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Toronto’s first 2SLGBTQ+ adult shelter

On November 30th, Homes First, The 519 and the City of Toronto announced the opening of the first transitional shelter for 2SLGBTQ+ adults. Located in the city’s west end, the shelter will open this week and provide beds for up to 20 people and will prioritize and provide temporary housing to LGBTQ+ refugees with a focus on trans women.

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Vaughan is a three-story apartment building with 29 units for adults, single parent families, and couples. Located near Bathurst and St. Clair, Vaughan provides safe and affordable housing for new immigrants and refugees.

Vaughan

Vaughan is one of our supportive housing sites; it is a three-storey brick and stucco apartment building with a total of 29 units, including 23

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101 Placer

101 Placer has a 51-co-ed singles client capacity; 18 years of age (minimum) required to become a client at this site. All Homes First emergency

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Wales

Wales is one of our supportive housing sites; it is a three-storey brick home located in the heart of the Kensington neighbourhood, was built in

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Sheila Miller contains 22 units for men, women, and their families. Fully accessible, the Sheila Miller building helps us accommodate residents with physical limitations more comfortably. The residents and staff work continually at building a strong and active community where residents can come together to share their experiences in creating a safe and supportive environment.

Sheila Miller

The Sheila Miller building is one of our supportive housing sites; it is a five-storey brick and concrete apartment building with a total of 22

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Spadina 164

Spadina 164 is one of our supportive housing sites; it is one of two brick Victorian style rooming houses located on Spadina Road above Bloor

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Spadina 140

Spadina 140 is one of our supportive housing sites; it is one of two brick Victorian style rooming houses located on Spadina Road above Bloor

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St. Clair Shelter is an emergency 90-bed shelter for men and women. Many residents are employed or actively seeking employment. The shelter serves people who have recently become homeless. People stay until stabilized and are often rehoused.

St. Clair

The St. Clair Shelter has a 31-co-ed singles client capacity; individuals must be 18+ years old to become a Homes First client at this site.

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Pacewood

In partnership with The 519, we opened Toronto’s first shelter dedicated to 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, currently supporting self-identifying refugee trans women.

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