WE ARE YOUNG
Granting Unfulfilled Wishes to Seniors
We Are Young (WAY) is a charitable organization that grants unfulfilled wishes to seniors living within the Atlantic Provinces and now within Ontario as part of our Pilot Program! We grant unfulfilled wishes to seniors with the clear intention of positively changing the way society views, values and supports our oldest generation. Through granting wishes, our mission is to raise social awareness around the inequalities seniors face, encourage respect for and appreciation of seniors and inter-generational connection where seniors experience inclusion and belonging in their communities.
WAY’s Blog
Stay up to date on fundraising campaigns, events, media coverage, and wishes granted!
WAY’s Ontario Pilot Program!
After making a positive impact in Atlantic Canada, we're excited to announce our expansion to Ontario! Thanks to the incredible support from Ontario's generous contribution, we're piloting our concept in the region and are excited to further our reach.
Andrew (Andy) Sarka, 74
Andy has been a Toronto Maple Leafs fan his entire life. He would watch every game on television, dreaming of how incredible it would be to sit in the stands of the Scotiabank Arena cheering on his favorite team. He thought about how incredible it would be to witness the Leafs fan culture and atmosphere come to life with each goal or breakaway, never believing he would get the opportunity to see them play at this stage of his life.
’24 Valentine’s Day Campaign
What is our Valentine's Day Campaign? Each year, we partnered with our friends at Rousseau Chocolatier for our annual Valentine's Day Campaign! For every $10 donation, a package of hand-crafted chocolates is delivered to an anonymous senior. We work together with our community partners to ensure these packages got into the hands of seniors who need them the most. Included in the package was a note to remind the senior that this came from a community member who was thinking of them on a day where love, appreciation, and connectedness is celebrated the most! ❤️
“Chase Your Dreams, whatever you want to do, and you’ll get there.”
Alfred Myra , 92
“Alzheimer’s disease has taken a lot from my father. This experience gave something back. Thank you for that.”
Stuart’s Son
“Never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect that I would go back to Amethyst Cove. I will never say I am too old.”
Victor Althiem, 78
