Check out our latest news. Below is a collection of news and updates about Homes First arranged by date. To the left you can filter the articles by content type or year
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. At first glance, affordable housing and suicide may appear as unrelated issues. A deeper look reveals an intricate web
Homes First is putting overdose prevention at the forefront. Blog by Brett Wolfson-Stofko, Manager of Harm Reduction at Homes First We are proud to partner
Our residents put it to a vote, and the name is… PACEWOOD! A few months ago, residents from our 2SLGBTQ+ shelter crowded into the common
Why having a home leads to better mental health outcomes. Imagine waking up every morning without a fluffy pillow under your head, a comfortable mattress,
“The community that we serve is resilient, brave, courageous and loving.” Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, which celebrates trans people and raises awareness
Intersection of Glamorgan Avenue and Dundalk Drive, Looking East (Source: City of Toronto) As we approach 40 years of helping our city’s most vulnerable, we
Growing up in subsidized housing in Toronto, and raised by a single mother of 3 who worked two minimum wage jobs to support the family,
Yaya came from a background where education wasn’t guaranteed. Despite this she made it to university to pursue midwifery, however she later felt it wasn’t
As COVID-19 continues to impact our lives, there is a greater risk of exposure to the city’s homeless population. The dedicated front-line staff of Homes
Are looking to reuse, reduce and recycle for Earth Day? Consider donating your gently used reusable water bottles to Homes First! As the weather gets warmer,