Offer them a better path.

In 1988, Father Emmett “Pops” Johns decided to reach out with love to help youth living on the street.

He asked them a simple question:

« What can I do to help you? »

Thus was born Dans la rue.

Your vital contributions enable us to support and help homeless youth for the past 35 years.

Discover a unique jiu-jitsu challenge where the community comes together to help homeless youth.

Their words break barriers: Mike, Alicia, Zac, Tommy, and Yami speak up on behalf of the young people who don’t dare to.

Far from the stereotypes, homelessness among young people is often the result of a series of systemic vulnerabilities.

Youth looking for help will find a variety of services at Dans la rue.

Our Founder, Father Emmett Johns “Pops”