The FORT- Foundation of Resources for Teens

The FORT- Foundation of Resources for Teens Youth centre with free programming in Grimsby and Smithville. Office open 9AM-4PM. Program hours run from 3PM-9PM. Summer program hours begin at 1PM.

If you are a youth in distress, please call the Niagara Distress Centre 24/7 at 905-563-6674. After School Program

Grades 6-8
Weekdays from 3-5:30pm
(July & August Hours: 1-5:30pm)


Teen Program
Grades 9-12
Weekdays from 5:30-9:00pm

Hello everyone!Our friends at the Rotary Club of Lincoln's Sunset Music Series are hosting an incredible concert tomorro...
08/17/2026

Hello everyone!

Our friends at the Rotary Club of Lincoln's Sunset Music Series are hosting an incredible concert tomorrow, August 18th at Charles Daley Park! ๐ŸŽถ

Make sure to stop in and support local community organizations and artists!

When people hear "youth centre," they often picture one thing.The FORT is so much more.We're a place where young people ...
07/24/2026

When people hear "youth centre," they often picture one thing.

The FORT is so much more.

We're a place where young people can grab a healthy meal, connect with friends, meet with a professional counsellor, learn practical life skills, participate in workshops and activities, or simply spend time in a space where they feel safe and supported.

Every young person walks through our doors with different experiences, strengths, and challenges. That's why there's no one-size-fits-all approach to what we do.

Whether someone stays for five minutes or five hours, our goal is the same: to make sure every young person knows they belong.

Know a young person who could benefit from the FORT? Share this post with them.

07/17/2026

Every young person's story is unique, but one thing we hear time and time again is how meaningful it is to have a place where they feel welcomed, supported, and accepted.

This is why the FORT exists.

Behind every meal served, every conversation, every workshop, and every counselling session is a young person finding connection, confidence, and hope for what's ahead.

Thank you to the youth who trust us with their stories.

When we say the FORT has provided more than 10,000 units of service over the past 10 months, we're talking about so much...
07/10/2026

When we say the FORT has provided more than 10,000 units of service over the past 10 months, we're talking about so much more than a statistic.

We're talking about meals shared, conversations that mattered, safe spaces after school, professional mental health counselling, life skills learned, friendships built, and trusted adults showing up day after day.

Every unit of service represents a moment of care. On their own, they may seem smallโ€”but together, they tell the story of a community investing in its young people.

โ˜€๏ธ Summer Hours at the FORT! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ“… Beginning Monday, July 6๐Ÿ• Open Monday-Friday from 1:00 p.m. โ€“ 9:00 p.m.We'll see you th...
07/03/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Summer Hours at the FORT! โ˜€๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… Beginning Monday, July 6
๐Ÿ• Open Monday-Friday from 1:00 p.m. โ€“ 9:00 p.m.

We'll see you this summer! ๐Ÿ’™

07/02/2026
๐Ÿ Canada Day Closure Reminder ๐ŸThe FORT will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st for Canada Day.Regular hours resume on Thu...
06/29/2026

๐Ÿ Canada Day Closure Reminder ๐Ÿ

The FORT will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st for Canada Day.

Regular hours resume on Thursday, July 2nd 3-9 PM!

This account isn't monitored. If you are a youth in crisis contact Niagara Distress Centre (905) 668-3711

This weekโ€™s programs are locked in ๐Ÿ”’Save the post and plan your visits!
06/28/2026

This weekโ€™s programs are locked in ๐Ÿ”’

Save the post and plan your visits!

06/26/2026

Good food. Great company. A place to belong. ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿค

Providing healthy meals and snacks is just one of the many ways we support youth every day at the FORT.

Address

25 Adelaide Street
Grimsby, ON
L3M1X2

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 3pm - 9pm

Telephone

905-309-3678

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