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Our Founder, Father Emmett Johns “Pops”

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.

Donations

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

In the news

Mélodie’s story: From making do to making a difference

Through Mélodie's testimony, discover the journey of a young woman who experienced homelessness, found refuge in the street community, and is now committed to giving a voice to marginalized youth. An inspiring story of resilience, love, and transformation to discover.

2023-2024 Annual Report

A year marked by enhanced programs The 2023–2024 annual report will offer you an inspiring look at a

Poetry in Motion

États d’encre is a collective poetry collection created by students from Emmett Johns School. Through poems, short stories, and songs, these young voices share their emotions, struggles, and hopes in a deeply human artistic project.

Where to find help

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