The Connect to Youth (C2Y) initiative was developed in January 2005.  C2Y is now partnering with Sketch.  Sketch creates art making opportunities for people (15-29 Y/O) who are street involved and homeless or those who are considered to be at risk. 

Dufferin Mall Youth Services (DMYS) originally hosted C2Y. DMYS is a collaborative storefront service for youth and their families living in the neighbourhood immediately near and surrounding The Dufferin Mall. This unique organization provides recreational and social programs, counselling, leadership training, employment preparation, and peer support in a friendly and supportive setting.   As of September 2008 DMYS is one of the many programs hosted by Abrigo Center.    DMYS was under the direction of Turning Point Youth Services when C2Y first started.