The RAFT

They give good support and help with all your needs

My child has dealt with them for several years now, and they have caused more harm than good. Immature workers with God like complexes. If you need a night or two in their shelter, use it, but don't entangle yourself with their so called services, it's a nightmare. Find other resources to help when possible. I have spoke to other parents who feel the same way. Kids worse off after accepting their help.

An amazing resource to those ages 16-24 in need, I lived at the raft on and off from 2018 to 2021 and despite staff changing alot (many college/university students get their placements at the raft) they have always been very helpful. The raft has had alot thrown at them over the years, I remember in 2018 neighbours were petitioning to get the raft shut down if I remember correctly and then only 1.5 years later they got hit with the pandemic like the rest of us. Please try to remember the Raft only gets so much government funding and donations help dearly. The raft has never let me down once and whenever I needed help someone was always there, I genuinely recommend reaching out to The Raft if you are aged 16-24 and in need of assistance. My social worker placing me there at 16 truly helped turn me around and saved my life in the long run. Keep up the good work!

They keep contacting our whole family who clearly don’t mess with a person for a reason. Keep coming to my house and forcing interactions without knowing the whole story its unprofessional and disgusting,.. have you ever been falsely accused of abuse on a child you gave everything to? No the girl is sick get her some help. Away from us. She made her choice and we did we. Good byeeeeee

They do alot for the youth in st cathrines.

The RAFT helped me get back on my feet when I didn’t have the ability to do that for myself. I needed help, the staff were kind and warm. They help with addiction issues and they are very understanding. Godsend.

Does NOT help keep family connected or mental health or keep your child in school.

They help you get back on your feet, great place!!