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September 25, 2023
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Breaking The Cycle of Abuse With Mindful Fathering®

This post was written with contribution from Ena Burbano, Yorktown Child, Youth and Family Therapist Children exposed to domestic violence are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, impaired affect regulation, aggression, insecure attachment and trauma effects (Alaggia and Donohue, 2017). High rates continue to be reported, investigated and validated (Fallon et al., 2015; Sinha, 2010). Over the last few weeks, we’ve discussed some important aspects of being a father. We’ve talked about how to enhance relationships with your loved ones, gender roles and stereotypes and what being a mindful father actually means.  As we continue to introduce you […]
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September 12, 2023
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How to be a Mindful Father

This post was written with contribution from Ena Burbano, Yorktown Child, Youth and Family Therapist “I hate yelling at you!” “You just don’t listen!” “Because I said so!” Do you find yourself saying these statements often? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone! Being a mindful father can be especially frustrating when you feel like you’re not getting through to your kids. But how do you be a more mindful father? Many people ask themselves this very question. At Yorktown Family Services we offer a Mindful Fathering program that addresses this very topic and supports fathers by providing them the tools […]
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August 30, 2023
Yorktown Family Services staff tabling at the Annual Jane Street Hub BBQ 2023; group photo

Jane St. Hub Annual Summer Community BBQ

On August 17th, Yorktown’s West Toronto Youth Wellness Hub (WTYWH) joined our Jane St. Hub partners in hosting the 2023 Annual Summer Community BBQ. The Jane St. Hub BBQ brings the opportunity to gather with friends and make new ones, celebrate great local food and music, and have an incredible time with our community.
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August 24, 2023
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Mindful Fathering®: Enhancing Relationships Between Fathers and Their Loved Ones

Yorktown Family Services’ Mindful Fathering program is a weekly group for fathers who have demonstrated abusive behaviours towards their loved ones, particularly their children and (ex)-partner, and are wanting to enhance their relationship with them.
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November 23, 2022
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Violence Against Women Services: 2021/22

Yorktown’s Shelter for women provides a safe haven for women and children who are fleeing domestic violence. Our goal is to provide women facing this decision a transitional home and the support they require to become equipped to move on to successfully begin new lives, free from abuse. In many ways, 2021/22 picked up right where 2020/21 left off. The theme that describes 2021/22 is “Reimagining”—a commitment to hope entwined with tenacious resilience. The pandemic necessitated the reimagining of new ways to interact with clients and the community.
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November 1, 2022
2021/22 Annual General Meeting and Recognition Night; Reimagining

2021/22 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Recognition Night October 26th, 2022

On the evening of October 26th, 2022, Yorktown Family Services held our Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Recognition Night. The event featured the theme Reimagining, which encompassed Yorktown’s resilient perseverance in overcoming the many challenges of the past year. The evening celebrated the many accomplishments and successes of the fiscal year from April 1st, 2021 to March 31st, 2022. The 2021/22 AGM was held virtually to ensure the safety of staff, students, volunteers, board members, partners and special guests.  The evening’s program included special tributes, recognition of contributions made by partners and donors, as well as the presentation of an array of awards to staff, clients and volunteers.
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August 30, 2022
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Storwell Self Storage Offers an Annual Bursary of $2,000 to Assist Foster Children Pursue Post-Secondary Education

Along with providing accessible and affordable self-storage units, Storwell is also devoted to helping out the local community through various charitable causes and social initiatives. In response to the growing number of foster children and youth in care that struggle to afford post-secondary studies, Storwell has developed the Storwell Foster Children Bursary Program. Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2,000 to help foster children attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand-up as they make their way forward in life.
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June 8, 2022
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100 Women Who Care Support Violence Against Women Services

100 Women Who Care is a “passionate group of women committed to supporting our community”. A member of the Toronto West chapter and Yorktown supporter, Debbie Hawkey, nominated Yorktown’s Violence Against Women Shelter and Services to be the beneficiary of the funds raised at the April 2022 Meeting where a total of $9,700 was raised.
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April 8, 2022
20 21 Community Partnership Award RBC Foundation

RBC Foundation: Supporting youth mental health through Yorktown’s Care Navigation Program

RBC Recognizes that supporting the mental health of Canadian youth is fundamental to the success of our communities and our collective future. Yorktown has honoured RBC Foundation through our Community Partnership Award for its support of the Care Navigation program during the 2020/21 fiscal year. 
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