The Door Is Open A Crack
The doors at Why Not are open, just a crack. That crack in the door is so important. The difference between lights off & door shut vs. a...
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2021: A Year to Thrive!
Last January, we said that 2020 would be the year of “Love Without Limits.” And it was. In 2020, along with the rest of the world, we...
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A Historic Year for CNOY!
The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is our biggest fundraiser at Why Not, and is also a highlight of the year. We look forward to...
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Hindsight is 2020
As I stepped up over the course of 2020 and ultimately into the role of executive director at Why Not, I had to work within a context of...
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Thank You, Becca
We want to give a huge shout out to Becca McLellan, director of Why Not Youth Centre from 2016-2020. Becca’s roots go deep at Why Not. ...
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The Arts in Healing
At Why Not, many of our youth really love the arts. Whether it’s painting or crafting, or writing lyrics and creating music, the arts...
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Leaders in Training
One of the hallmarks of Why Not’s influence in the lives of youth is our leaders in training (LIT) program. Perhaps nothing brings a...
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Going Deep
This past fall, we started up several “deep groups.” These help kids go to deeper levels of relationship, deeper within themselves,...
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Addressing Childhood Trauma
We see it in their anxiety about new or challenging situations, the anger that simmers just below the surface, difficulty with...
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The Face of Homelessness
Two of our “grown up” friends showed up at Why Not tonight, a bitterly cold evening. Erin gave them each a cup of hot soup. This couple...
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Homelessness is Complicated
“Did you see what’s back here, Sue?” I poked my head out the back door and sighed. My first response- my human response – was to bemoan...
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The Tale of a Christmas Blanket
This past Christmas, thanks to you, every one of our youth received a fuzzy blanket. They all love them, but let me tell you about one...
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