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Nicole believes in giving back to her community. An editor by profession and a mother of young children, she was raised to be a community
For Master’s student Adam, volunteering to offer counselling support to those at Homes First shelters wasn’t just way to give back, but also learn more
A graduate from Seneca’s social service worker program, Murilo already knew what volunteering in a shelter would be like. While co-facilitating a group for men
Twenty-five years ago, Alexis was homeless and struggling with substance use – until she found permanent housing with Homes First. To give back to our
In 2021, we were able to bring back our signature event, Homes For Dinner with a covid twist! Our first virtual fundraiser was a huge
The Strathcona Hotel Shelter has a 105-co-ed singles and couple client capacity. The shelter opened in response to the growing pandemic-related need for emergency shelter,
Intensive Case Management support with a living space focus is provided by staff to residents both in our shelters and housing. Each Living Space ICM
Intensive Case Management support is provided by a team of staff to all of our supportively housed residents. Each staff carries a caseload of residents
Homes First receives funding from Ministry to operate a support program at our all-women Savards shelter on Bloor St. West. It is currently closed due