Black Youth Housing Equity Summit

REST Centres, in collaboration with the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities (NABC), is hosting the first-ever Black Youth Housing Equity Summit on November 20–21, 2025, at Algoma University’s Mississauga Campus.

This landmark event brings together youth, service providers, funders, policymakers, and community leaders from across Ontario to confront the urgent crisis of Black youth homelessness. With homelessness among Black youth up 43%, the summit is a call to action for systemic change.

Participants can expect:

• A Black-led and Black-focused space where youth speak openly about their experiences.
• Opportunities to learn from Black-led organizations leading innovative housing solutions.
• Candid discussions on policy shifts and funding models that reflect the realities of our communities.

REST Centres and NABC are committed to ensuring Black youth voices shape housing policy and programs that reflect their lived realities.

Click on the Learn More link for details and to register!