Our Services

Today, on International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate and honour the trans and gender-diverse people in our community. 💜 According to the Toronto Street Needs Assessment, the number of people experiencing homelessness who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ has nearly doubled, with more than 1 in 5 respondents identifying as 2SLGBTQ+. These numbers remind us that inclusive, affirming shelter spaces aren't just important, they are essential. At Street Haven, we are committed to being a safe space for all women and gender-diverse individuals. #TransDayOfVisibility #2SLGBTQ #StreetHaven #TorontoHomelessness #InclusiveCommunities

When our clients need us, we show up! 💪✨ Stability case managers Akosua and Laura dove headfirst into their first Extreme Clean alongside @vhahomehealthcare , all in support of one of our Pathways to Independence clients. This is what going above and beyond actually looks like. Our case managers don't just coordinate care from behind a desk, they roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to help the women we serve build real, lasting independence. #StreetHaven #PathwaysToIndependence #WomenSupportingWomen #CommunityCare #SupportiveHousing #TorontoNonprofit #SocialImpact #BehindTheScenes

One room. Many possibilities. And some very special guests. 💙✨ We were so honoured to have MPP @kristynwongtam join us at our new Training Centre at 87 Pembroke Street! They expressed their full support for Street Haven’s vision and applauded the work we are doing for women experiencing homelessness in Toronto. Having that recognition from our community leaders means everything to us. 🙏 So, what is the Training Centre all about? It’s a shared, multi-use space that is home to: 💻 Employment counselling + digital literacy programs 🎓Job readiness and skills-building 🎮 Recreational and social programs 🤝 Staff meetings and team collaboration 💚 A space our clients and staff can truly call their own Funded by two grants of $400,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation ( @ontrillium ), we were able to open a new Training Centre and launch on-site mental health services for women experiencing homelessness and poverty. Our Employment + Training team is now working hand in hand with shelter staff every single day building goals together, breaking down barriers together, and celebrating wins together. That’s wraparound care in action. Integrated approaches. Innovative offerings. And women at the centre of it all. 💪 #StreetHaven #TrainingCentre #OntarioTrilliumFoundation #KristynWongTam #WomensHomelessness

As part of Street Haven’s Employment services’ 1 year anniversary, we asked Hamza Musaazi, Executive Director of Hazz Associates, his experience of partnering with Street Haven at the Crossroads. This is what Hamza had to say: “I would strongly encourage employers to partner with Street Haven. The team provides thoughtful preparation and ongoing support for candidates, which makes the transition into employment smoother for both the employer and the employee. Partnering with Street Haven is not only an opportunity to access motivated and capable talent, but also a chance to make a meaningful contribution to a woman’s journey towards stability and independence. Candidates who come through Street Haven often demonstrate remarkable resilience, determination, and a genuine desire to succeed. Many bring a strong sense of responsibility, adaptability, and appreciation for the opportunity to work and grow. When given the right environment and support, these qualities translate into dependable and committed employees.” #OneYearOfEmploymentServices #WomensEmploymentServices #wcgservices #PersonalSupportWorker #PersonalSupportWorkerInToronto #JobsInToronto #EmploymentAgency #WomenSupportingWomen #NewcomerJobs #JobsInSocialServices #NewcomerJobs #EmployerPartnerInToronto #PartnerWithStreetHaven

We’re proud to share that our team recently completed a Harm Reduction training facilitated by one of our own staff members, Akosua Gyan-Mante. The session opened space for honest conversation, skill-building, and reflection on how we can better show up for the people we serve. 💛   Staff explored overdose response, the power of language, and what it truly means to meet people where they’re at, all grounded in lived experience and frontline knowledge.   In Akosua’s words: “It’s powerful to come full circle from receiving support to now being in a position to give it. I’m grateful to be part of a team that is choosing empathy, understanding, and love in how we support women and people who use drugs.”   Thank you to everyone who participated and continues to show up with care, openness, and a willingness to learn.   #HarmReduction #CompassionateCare #TraumaInformed #StreetHaven #CommunityHealth

We have the BEST community. 💜 @kopsrecords, Toronto's oldest independent record store, chose to support Street Haven as their International Women's Day initiative this year, donating 10% of their proceeds to support the women we serve. And today, Mary Koppel stopped by in person to drop off their donation, and we’re thrilled to share they raised $1,100! This is what community looks like. A local Toronto institution using their platform to create real impact and honestly, we're just so grateful. Thank you, Kops Records, for showing up for Street Haven and the women in our community. We're so lucky to call you a friend! #CommunityImpact #KopsRecords #StreetHaven #SupportLocal #InternationalWomensDay