For a second consecutive year, Groupe Yellow ( Yellow shoes ) is renewing its commitment to the community by donating over 4,500 pairs of shoes to Sun Youth, who will distribute them to Montreal families in need. “We were looking forward to continuing this partnership and give back to the community through Sun Youth. These…
On June 25, Mr. Sid Stevens will reach the venerable age of 80. We want to mark the anniversary of the Sun Youth co-founder Sid Stevens, the organization which is now more relevant than ever in these difficult times. Sid Stevens was born in 1940 in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood. In May 1954, he and…
Shaped like an orange dome, Montreal’s much-beloved, kitschy landmark, the Orange Julep has been captured by Montreal artist, Andy Habib, in a unique abstract painting, to be auctioned to raise much-needed funds for the SUN YOUTH Organization, during these challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In the 1950s, two of my favourite places to hang…
Sun Youth offers a reward of up to $1,000 for any information that would make it possible to find Lara Parkin. It was last seen on November 16 in the Sud-Ouest borough. Investigators have reason to fear for his health and safety. At the request of the police investigators, we request your cooperation by asking…
COVID-19: Sun Youth helps thousands – More than 5,000 people have received food assistance from Sun Youth Organization since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Although confinement measures coupled with school and daycare closures have created a reduced staff and volunteer situation, Sun Youth’s food bank, medication program, fire program and other emergency services continues to help…
Sun Youth supporting Montrealers – Sun Youth Organization continues to offer its emergency services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Although confinement measures coupled with school and daycare closures have created a reduced staff and volunteer situation, Sun Youth’s food bank, medication program, fire program and other emergency services will continue to help disadvantaged Montrealers. Special measures and protocols have been…
Sun Youth Emergency Services Open – Sun Youth Organization will continue to offer its emergency services throughout COVID-19 by appointment only. With reduced staff and volunteers due to self-confinement measures and school and daycare closures, Sun Youth’s food bank, medication program, fire program and other emergency services will continue to help disadvantaged Montrealers. Special measures…
This year’s International Women’s Day coincided with the last day of the U SPORTS National Basketball Championships, where Sun Youth player Maripier Malo will be a referee. We felt it was an excellent opportunity to tell you about the story of a woman who’s exceptional journey got its start at Sun Youth. Working at the…
Media Food Drive – Every year, as the Holiday Season approaches, members of the media join forces to help thousands of people in need. Along with an army of volunteers, they become the personification of solidarity. In November, Moisson Montreal’s Hunger Count revealed that although, Montreal’s economic situation is very strong, close to 70,000 people required more than…
The Shorinjiryu Kentokukan Karatedo is both a school and martial art style. It was founded by Ontario-born Shihan(master instructor) Wayne Donivan, who spent 26 years developing his style in Japan and who established his first dojo at Dawson College in 1994, where he taught numerous years. The school now has many more training centers across Canada, in the…
On August 25th la Ligue Federale des As(LFA) held its 2019 Summer Final Championship Game at the Collège Notre-Dame Arena. Thanks to the combined efforts of participants, players and organizers, $5,018 was raised for Sun Youth’s Emergency Food Bank. These funds will be used to purchase perishable and non-perishable food to assist the organization’s underprivileged…
With the new school year beginning, increased expenses impose additional hardship for needy families in Montreal. In order to help them, Sun Youth will hold its annual school supply giveaway between Wednesday, August 14th and Friday, August 16th, from 9 am to 4 pm. Sun Youth new address To take advantage of this opportunity, families…
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