The Link Youth & Family

MYSPDF documents listed require Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. This software is available free to download from Adobe's Web site .Macdonald Youth Services (Head Office) as viewed from the North side of the Assiniboine River - August, 1996 Winnipeg, MB CanadaIn 1929, a group of concerned citizens founded the Sir Hugh John Macdonald Memorial Hostel to respond to needs of the community at that time. It was named in honour of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, a police magistrate. Throughout his career, Hugh John preached courtesy, compassion, firmness and impartiality. He also practiced those traits. Sir Hugh John Macdonald felt that some offenders had been pushed into their petty crimes due to the harsh social and economic times. He would often suspend sentences and then work to find jobs for the youth. Many times, Hugh John would provide temporary shelter for the young men in his own home. Thus, he not only advocated for disadvantaged youth, but he also set an example by providing shelter and guidance to those in need.The hostel was originally based out of a rented home on Mountain Avenue, but incorporated as a charity two years later and purchased its first home at 175 Mayfair Avenue.