John Cassells
Light Patrol Director
johnc@youthunlimitedgta.com
Responsibilities: As Light Patrol Director, John oversees the Light Patrol team, develops new program initiatives and ensures that operations of the ministry are effective. John also plays the lead role in fundraising efforts and in representing Light Patrol within the greater Toronto area.
Background: John’s work with marginalized youth began in the mid 80’s. In 1993, John joined Youth Unlimited, serving in a leadership role at Frontlines Youth Centre in Weston. Before joining the Light Patrol team in 2007, John served for 10 years, with our sister organization on the West Coast, reaching street kids in the Surrey. His work has commonly involved young people who are homeless, sexually exploited and drug addicted. He has long been committed to building restorative community with young people on the margins of society. Additionally, John has invested heavily in the equipping of scores of younger leaders. John is married and has three children.
Gladys Mok
Safelight Outreach Worker
Responsibilities: Gladys is pioneering new outreach initiatives with Light Patrol’s Safe Light program to reach young women who are ensnared in Toronto’s sex trade.
Background: Gladys comes to us with a Master of Divinity (Mission major) and a clear sense of calling to serve this broken population. Gladys has a real gift in building rapport and trust with marginalized youth, and is well loved by the girls Light Patrol is reaching. While Gladys has excellent Chinese language skills, her role with Light Patrol positions her primarily with English speaking youth.
Joanna Yee
Safelight Outreach Worker
Responsibilities: Joanna oversees outreach and counselling initiatives for young Chinese women who are caught Toronto’s sex trade industry. Joanna has assembled a special team called Rahab Outreach, that communicates in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Background:Joanna comes to Light Patrol by way of a formal partnership with C.A.R.E. (Christian Aid and Relational Evangelism Inc.) Her rich educational background includes a Master of Divinity Degree from Tyndale Seminary. Since 2009, Joanna has worked with C.A.R.E. to pioneer the Rahab initiativ
Amy Hayden
Curb Light Outreach Worker
Responsibilities: Amy provides leadership on the Curb Light team, helping to bring hope and care to the young people who have landed on the streets ofToronto. Amy focuses much of her time supporting and guiding youth as they transition off the streets and seek to rebuild their lives.
Background: Prior to being hired in a staff role, Amy served with Light Patrol in a volunteer capacity since 2002. Her experience also includes working with developmentally challenged children and serving in a wide range of ministries through her local church.