The Kennedy Road shelter is an all-single-(self-identifying) women’s shelter with 47 beds and is also pet friendly; individuals must be 18+ years old to become a Homes First client at this site. All Homes First emergency shelters are equipped with our foundational, 1 on 1 Intensive Case Management (ICM) support services to assist clients in their stabilization. The Kennedy Road shelter has several programs available to residents, including an integrated meal program, agency-led harm reduction services, community engagement opportunities, as well as peer-support programs. This shelter is situated near local greenery and has a private, secure, greenspace available to clients.

How a Shelter Garden is Growing Food and Connection!
Ana Cisneros, DEI Community Engagement and Programming Supervisor, HFS The first harvest of cilantro, basil, parsley, and dill at Pacewood Shelter has become more than