Training Services
About Us
Street Havens at the Crossroads offers integrated training programs tailored to support women from equity-deserving groups. These services are part of a comprehensive approach to build foundational skills, boost confidence, and promote lifelong learning through literacy, life skills, housing, and wellness workshops.
Mission
Street Haven provides integrated support for women as they move forward in their own journey. Their mission emphasizes creating an inclusive community that empowers women to grow and thrive, offering pathways toward independence through a variety of services where women support women.
Impact
The Training Services team at Street Haven is a passionate and dynamic group committed to meeting clients where they are—both in life and location. We deliver a wide range of mobile services that include Literacy and Basic Skills support, Employment Readiness, and Life and Social Skills development. Our specialized programs, such as Pathways to Independence, foster housing stability, growth, resilience, and self-reliance. Rooted in accessibility, simplicity, and empowerment, our mission is to create lasting change in the lives of women through holistic, client-centered training.
Eligibility
Client must be:
- Female-identifying
- 18 years or older
- Interested in training, job search or skill-building support.
- Must have a valid SIN number (to be eligible for some programs)
Life Skills Workshops
We provide assistance and support for women at all stages of the employment pathway. Through the Life Skills Workshops, women can receive guided assistance towards their goals of employment, increased independence and stability.
We provide individualized consultations, where learners receive assistance to complete applications, learn about exciting programs offered in the community, or receive advice and training beneficial for their educational and employment goals, and more.
We also provide free workshops for women on the following topics:
- Self Confidence, Self Motivation
- Financial Literacy (Budgeting, Spending Plans, Basic Banking)
- Creative Writing
- Rent Smart
Employment Essentials Programs for Ontario Works Recipients
- Interested clients please contact your Ontario Works caseworker to register
- Pathways to Employment :
- 10 week pre employment training delivered in person and online
- Career Exploration
- Life Skills
- Job Searching
- Computer Skills
- WRAP Around Service Program :
- Virtual Life Skills and Creative Writing Workshops
- Individual Weekly Wellness Check in Phone Calls
- Community Integration :
Opportunities for residents to socialize, volunteer, and become mentors within the community.
Emergency Shelter Location
Addressing the comprehensive needs of clients, including physical, emotional, and social aspects.
- Street Haven Emergency Shelter : 87 Pembroke Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2N9
This Employment Ontario Literacy and Basic Skills is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada- Ontario Job Fund Agreement.
Our Pre-Employment Program and Computer Access is funded by the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy, administered by the City of Toronto.
