For the past five years, we've been shaping something rare - a space where young people don't just learn skills, but discover who they are by working with their hands, being part of a team, and contributing to something meaningful. What started in a school shop has become a community built on trust, care and momentum.
Now, we're at a turning point.
To continue into 2026, we need to raise $150,000 by June 30th.
Without it, this space - and everything it makes possible - begins to close down. With it, we keep going. We keep creating the kind of environment where people grow, belong and become.
If this resonates with you, we'd be honored to have your join us - whether by getting involved, making a donation or simply helping spread the world.
Check out the video below to learn more - and see how you can help.
WORK ON PROJECTS
AND GROW TOGETHER.
more than a garage.
OPEN SPACE
a hands-on garage where youth learn real skills — like welding, bodywork, and fabrication — in a space that values presence over pressure. It’s not about performance. It’s about showing up and building something real.
CONNECT
here, different ages and backgrounds come together. Youth, volunteers, and mentors work side-by-side — learning from each other, building trust, and becoming more through shared effort.
FIND YOUR WAY
this is more than a shop — it’s a space to grow from the inside out. Young people bring their whole selves — strengths, struggles, and questions — and learn to bring it all together to build a life that’s truly their own.
GREAT THINGS HAPPEN
WHEN WE COME
TOGETHER.
WE DO
OPEN SHOP
hands-on sessions where youth can learn, build, explore, or just be part of the rhythm. No pressure — just real tools, real work, and the freedom to grow at your own pace.
BUILD TEAM
a deeper track for youth who want more — more challenge, more responsibility, more complexity — and more chances to shape both the space and themselves.
EVENTS
from drift nights to car meets to shop BBQs, our events bring everyone together. They’re where connection happens, passions are shared, and memories get built.
Young Guns Garage is a non profit organization where young people grow through hands-on work, real connection, and the freedom to be themselves.
We hold space for self-discovery, skill-building, and community that lasts.
This work is entirely made possible through the generosity of individuals, businesses and partnership with The Oikodome Foundation.
The Oikodome Foundation has supported youth education for over 30 years, with a mission to build up and empower the whole person.
Canadian Registered Charity #: 888226 198 RR0001