Project Coordinator Colin McDonald of the Saint John Youth House tells CHSJ News the city needs a dedicated space for young people, because the Salvation Army is no place for a sixteen year old to be hanging out. According to McDonald, young people tare easily influenced by much older people who have been on the streets for most of their lives, and have established cycles of poverty and addiction.
100 homeless and at-risk youth need transition housing in the Saint John area. The Youth House would offer stays of up to 90 days, with the possibility of another 90 days, while the youth integrate themselves into society.
