Alectra supports new emergency shelter for Barrie youth with $25,000 donation to Youth Haven

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alectra Inc. is contributing $25,000 to support Youth Haven's capital campaign to build a new emergency shelter for vulnerable youth in downtown Barrie.

"We are deeply grateful to Alectra for their generous support of Youth Haven. Their contribution plays a vital role in providing safety, shelter, and hope to vulnerable youth in our community," said Lucy Gowers, Executive Director, Youth Haven. "More than an act of generosity, it represents a meaningful investment in building brighter futures. Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping create lasting, positive change in the lives of the youth we serve. Thank you for choosing to be the difference!"

The campaign, led by Youth Haven and supported by the Simcoe County Home Builders' Association (SCHBA), aims to replace the current shelter, which is aging and no longer meets the needs of the community. The new facility will provide safe, supportive and accessible emergency housing for youth aged 16 to 24, who ...