The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre

The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre The Refuge is a drop-in centre that serves homeless, hurting and hungry youth 26 and under. The Refuge has helped over 3000 youth since 1999.

The Refuge offers programs that meet basic needs, encourage transformation and generate awareness and teaches homelessness prevention. In 2011 The Refuge served 10, 304 meals, worked with 504 youth (262 new youth), and had 9,262 interactions. The Refuge is more than a place to find food, clothing, personal hygiene products, a place to shower, do laundry and participate in programs; The Refuge is a

loving home, compassionate community and family where youth can begin to heal from their horrific past. Contrary to what many think about our youth, they are just like you and me except 92% of The youth that come to The Refuge have been sexually or physically abused. 78% are presently a ward of the crown. 72% were asked to leave their homes by their parents or caregivers. 100% are feel lonely, terrified and unloved. The Refuge provides unconditional love where youth feel loved, a sense of belonging, safe, nurtured, and encouraged. The Refuge helps young people heal so that they can move forward in a positive direction.

06/18/2026

Hey friends! We have a youth that is in need of a pair of crutches. If you have a pair and can drop them off at the Centre we would be super appreciative! Thanks!!!

I know that some of you are waiting with bated breath for the Annual Dinner photos. They will be coming soon!!! We're ju...
06/12/2026

I know that some of you are waiting with bated breath for the Annual Dinner photos. They will be coming soon!!! We're just catching up on some rest, and making sure that we post the best. So, look forward to early next week when the photos will drop!

Hey friends! We are again reaching out to our wonderful community to see if there are any stylists or barbers that woul...
06/10/2026

Hey friends! We are again reaching out to our wonderful community to see if there are any stylists or barbers that would be able to help us out! It has been a while since some of our amazing youth have had a haircut (and with this hot weather... some of them could use the relief!). Please let Peggy know if you are able to help!
Thanks so much!!!

Thank you so much to our wonderful donors! We couldn't do what we do without the help and support of our community!Creat...
06/03/2026

Thank you so much to our wonderful donors! We couldn't do what we do without the help and support of our community!

Creative Cakes by Susi Your chocolate mint butterfly garden cake was stunning and the smell was incredible! Thank you!!!

Thank you also to our Silent Auction donors! Your packages had a number of people fighting for top spot! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!
Medieval Times Dinner & TournamentToronto
City Cruises
The Old Spaghetti Factory Toronto
Flying Squirrel Whitby

On behalf of the Staff and Youth of The Refuge, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

A huge thank you to all of you who supported our Annual Dinner and Cake Auction! The weather was perfect, and the energy...
06/03/2026

A huge thank you to all of you who supported our Annual Dinner and Cake Auction! The weather was perfect, and the energy in the room made the event so much fun. Thank you for your kind donations, your enthusiasm, and for being an incredible bunch of participants! Thank you to all of those who donated cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes. We are so blessed to be cared for by the very best!

Just a reminder about the car wash, happening tomorrow. Please visit Keller Williams Energy at their office, 285 Tauton ...
05/13/2026

Just a reminder about the car wash, happening tomorrow. Please visit Keller Williams Energy at their office, 285 Tauton Rd E. in Oshawa (they are at the north end of the 5 Points Mall, near where Zellers was).
We are super appreciate of their support of our youth!!!
Keller Williams Energy Real Estate, Brokerage

Hey friends, a little secret for you! Our Annual Dinner is SOLD OUT!!!That's right! All of our tables have been sold and...
05/13/2026

Hey friends, a little secret for you! Our Annual Dinner is SOLD OUT!!!
That's right! All of our tables have been sold and we are thrilled.

Looking forward to May 30th!

Hi Friends! Our Annual Dinner and Cake Auction is coming up fast and we would love to have you join us! We have already ...
05/09/2026

Hi Friends!
Our Annual Dinner and Cake Auction is coming up fast and we would love to have you join us! We have already sold over 90% of our table space and look forward to a lovely evening at Heritage Hall at Purple Woods. Tickets can be purchased online at www.refugeoutreach.com, by calling Cindy at 905-404-2420 ext 224, or by email at [email protected].

Thank you to our friends at Keller Williams for this wonderful car wash next Thursday in support of our incredible youth...
05/07/2026

Thank you to our friends at Keller Williams for this wonderful car wash next Thursday in support of our incredible youth! Check them out!
Keller Williams Energy Real Estate, Brokerage

Hi Friends! Our Annual Dinner and Cake Auction is coming up fast and we would love to have you join us! We have already ...
04/24/2026

Hi Friends!
Our Annual Dinner and Cake Auction is coming up fast and we would love to have you join us! We have already sold 40% of our table space and look forward to a lovely evening at Heritage Hall at Purple Woods. Tickets can be purchased online at www.refugeoutreach.com, by calling Cindy at 905-404-2420 ext 224, or by email at [email protected].

Address

357 Simcoe Street South
Oshawa, ON
L1H4J2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

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