OUR CLIENTS: Anyone, who needs our help, between the ages of 16 and 21 years. Second Base is the second largest youth shelter in the City of Toronto. We are located in Scarborough but house and serve youth from all of the City of Toronto, giving priority to youth in East Toronto and those located east of Victoria Park Avenue. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. OUR MISSION Second Base provides food, clothing, and shelter for homeless youth, aged 16-21, while offering them opportunities to become self-reliant within the community. OPERATING PHILOSOPHY Second Base promotes a sense of belonging to a community that is supportive, challenging, non-judgmental, structured and empowering. The Second Base Community fosters personal growth through the development of meaningful relationships and useful skills that encourage choice, self-confidence and independence.