Sponsor-a-Youth Program 

Every year, FACS Niagara supports hundreds of youth as they make their transition to independent living, but it’s donors who help make the transition easier and special by donating new, day-to-day household items to start them down the road to independence.

The current conditions in Niagara with a lack of affordable housing and the increased costs of daily living make it even more challenging for our youth to venture out on their own. In addition to adapting to these overwhelming circumstances, our youth tend to lack familial support and require tangible assistance with their transition into independence, now more than ever.

Many community members enjoy sponsoring a youth over the holidays, but we welcome requests year-round.

How it works

When you sponsor a youth, you will be given the profile of a young person in your community and their wish list of common household items including but not limited to:

  • Kitchen and cleaning supplies
  • Sheets and comforters
  • Towels and bathroom supplies
  • Pet food and toys
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Food

Youth may also include requests for:

  • Gift cards
  • Clothing
  • Books

You go shopping for the items that fit your budget, and we deliver them to the youth in time for the holidays!

Invite your friends, family, coworkers, or congregation to support young people in care as they begin their adult lives.

Please fill out our brief Expression of Interest form here, and someone will be in touch with you soon to start the process! You can also email us at foundation@facsniagara.on.ca, or call us at 905-937-7731 ext. 3225.