The Yonge Street Mission - Media Availability

TORONTO, Jan. 5, 2016 /CNW/ - MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT:	Angie Draskovic, President and CEO of The Yonge Street Mission, will be available to speak to the media. She will address questions that may arise concerning today's planned protest at City Hall against The Yonge Street Mission Evergreen Centre for Street Youth coming to 365/367 Spadina Ave. in Chinatown.
WHEN:	Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016.

About The Yonge Street Mission
The Yonge Street Mission has worked on the front lines of poverty in Toronto since 1896, assisting as many people as possible to experience full participation in society. The hope, healing, and encouragement that the Mission offers is based solely on individual need, regardless of colour, culture, economic status, gender, religion, sexual orientation or social condition. The Mission supports at-risk people with an intentional focus on nurturing transformation in the lives of individuals and families living with poverty. We build on our successful initiatives to draw people from the margins into the mainstream of stable housing, employment and educational opportunities, and positive social interaction. www.ysm.ca

SOURCE Yonge Street Mission

Sally Ritchie, Manager, Marketing and Communications, 416 929-9614 ext. 4255, 416 807-3086 (Cell), [email protected], www.ysm.ca