York Pride 2025 was an amazing celebration of community and inclusivity! 

June 2025, Newmarket ON

Once again, YSSN was proud to participate in this significant event. Unfortunately, the Trans March was cancelled due to a severe thunderstorm; however, we stand in solidarity with our transgender and non-binary community members and brought our energy and enthusiasm to the annual Pride Parade. It was wonderful to connect with thousands of participants and attendees at our booth from York Region, Durham, and Simcoe, sharing information about all the programs that YSSN offers.

This year at the YSSN booth, we posed the following questions to the public and received a lot of wonderful comments:

What does disability mean to you?

• “Every body is unique” “Every body is loved ❤ ” “Everyone matters!”
• “Inclusive”
• “We are all part of living”
• “Me and everyone is welcomed 😊”
• “We are all special!”

What does mental health mean to you?

• “Feel your feelings” “Self Expression” “To feel your emotions” “be yourself”
• “All brains are beautiful brains”
• “Being kind and respectful to yourself and others 😊” “loving myself!”
• “Community Care”
• “Unconditional love, supports & kindness”

Let's continue making memories and spreading love and acceptance together! We look forward to next year celebration with you all!