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Our Mission

We meet women where they are and offer integrated services to help them lead empowered lives.

Our Vision

A future where every woman lives in safety, dignity and hope.

Our Values

  • We respect and value every voice.
  • We lead with empathy & compassion.
  • We champion inclusion.
  • We’re always adapting.
  • We advocate for all women.

Who We Are

Street Haven at the Crossroads is a multidisciplinary agency dedicated to supporting women on their journey toward safety, stability, and personal empowerment. The organization provides a continuum of care that includes emergency shelter services, supportive housing, addiction recovery programs, mental health supports, and skills training. Since 1965, Street Haven has served women across the Greater Toronto Area through both onsite and outreach community-based programs, meeting women where they are. Through an integrated and compassionate approach to service delivery, Street Haven helps women rebuild their lives with dignity, resilience, and hope.

Our History

2020s

Street Haven expanded during COVID, opened a hotel-based shelter, launched housing stabilization, and added trauma-informed psychotherapy and outreach. New provincial funding supported transitional housing. In 2025, Street Haven celebrates 60 years and purchases 93 Pembroke Street to deepen its historic downtown presence.

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2010s

Street Haven maintained core programs and restructured its Learning Centre in 2019 into a Training Services program, focused on digital literacy, life skills, and employment readiness. This initiative reinforced confidence-building and pathways to education and employment for women facing systemic barriers.

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2000s

Street Haven strengthened governance and policy frameworks. In 2006, founder Peggy Walpole passed away after 41 years of leadership. Her legacy shaped continued service expansion and strategic planning to support low-barrier programs for women recovering from trauma, homelessness, and addiction.

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1990s

Street Haven expanded housing, acquired 91 Pembroke, and adopted a trauma-informed case management model in 1992. It strengthened continuity across services and improved individualized care. The Learning Centre moved to 67 Adelaide in 1997, offering basic literacy and skills training for women.

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1980s

Walpole received the Order of Canada in 1980. Street Haven expanded housing, launched the Learning Centre in 1988, and relocated Grant House to Toronto. In 1989, it secured a 40-year lease at 607 St. Clair West to provide supportive housing for women.

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1970s

Street Haven adopted a multi-service model and partnered with Correctional Services. In 1976, it opened Canada’s first women-specific residential addiction program, Grant House, named after Judith Grant. Walpole was recognized provincially for her leadership, including a medal of good citizenship in 1974.

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1960s

Street Haven was founded in 1965 by nurse Peggy Walpole, who opened Toronto’s first emergency women’s shelter from her home. Her leadership established a multi-faith board and expanded services to 87 Pembroke, creating Canada’s first women-centred multi-service housing and recovery agency.

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Our Founder

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Peggy Ann Walpole

Peggy Ann Walpole worked as a nurse in the Emergency Room of St. Michael’s Hospital in the 1950’s. There she encountered many women who suffered from the debilitating effects of life on the street; violence, isolation, poverty and poor health. Peggy Ann was frustrated, knowing that once these women were treated and discharged, most had nowhere safe to go.

And so Peggy Ann founded Street Haven at the Crossroads in 1965, a drop-in centre where women could have a cup of coffee and access assistance, without judgement.

Next, she bought a stately old mansion on Pembroke Street and opened the first Emergency Shelter for homeless women in Toronto.  Over the years, Peggy Ann added supportive housing, residential and community addiction treatment and a learning centre to Street Haven`s roster of life-saving services. 

Peggy Ann devoted her life to our community’s most vulnerable women. She was awarded the Ontario Good Citizenship Medal and was appointed a member of the  Order of Canada. Peggy Ann Walpole died in 2006 but her legacy lives in the work we do at Street Haven, every day.

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  • We're so excited to announce that we're a semi-finalist for the @charityvillage Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace Award! From creating our first DEI committee, which meets monthly to talk about how we can be even more inclusive, to hosting events like our Black History Month party, where we come together over food, music, and activities that celebrate different cultures, DEI is just part of how we do things at Street Haven. We've always known that our differences are what makes us stronger. We didn’t need an award to tell us that, but we’re proud to be recognized for the work we’ve done to make sure everyone at Street Haven feels included and supported. #DEIintheWorkplace #CharityVillageAwards2026 #StreetHaven
  • Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
  • It’s election day in Toronto! And since it’s Women’s History Month, we want to take a minute to remember the women who fought for the right to vote. 🗳️ When Canada was formed in 1867, only men could vote in federal elections. Women started organizing in the 1870s, right here in Toronto and across the country, with activists like Nellie McClung leading the way. It took decades of petitions, lobbying and public lectures, but Manitoba women won the provincial vote in 1916. Ontario followed on April 12, 1917, and by 1918 most women could vote federally. Most, but not all. Indigenous women, among others, were shut out for decades. Indigenous women couldn’t vote federally until 1960, and it wasn’t until 1969 that every Canadian of age could vote regardless of gender or race. Closer to home, Constance Hamilton became the first woman on Toronto City Council in 1920, and the first woman in Ontario to hold elected office. Then in 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Municipal elections matter more than a lot of people think. City hall decides things you deal with every day, like how often your bus comes, what happens with your local parks, libraries and community centres, and how the city responds to housing and homelessness. At Street Haven, we know how much voting matters. Last week, the @mossparkcoalition visited our shelter to let our clients know they can vote even without a permanent address. They went over how voting works, what ID to bring and why it matters. Everyone deserves a say in the decisions that shape their community. So please get out and vote! Polls are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. #WomensHistoryMonth #ElectionDay #Toronto #VoteTO #StreetHaven
  • Welcome back, “Dee”! 💛 Meet Dena, our Executive Assistant, and the official eyes and ears of the office! From organizing our management meetings to knowing exactly where everything is, Dena is the go-to person for just about anything. “It’s not just a job; it’s a place where you can help others and do something meaningful.” - Dena White Here’s the fun part: Dena isn’t new to the Street Haven family. She first joined us years ago, back when our admin offices lived in the basement of 87 Pembroke St. Our head office is new and our team is bigger, but Dena is back, and she’s happy to rejoin the team. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have her! Welcome back to the team, Dena! We’re excited to have you with us. ✨ Want to join a team like ours? Check out our current job postings on our website. Link in bio. #MeetTheTeam #Welcome #Hiring #StreetHaven #TorontoNonProfit
  • From Home Aides to Personal Support Workers, how has the landscape of women in healthcare changed? Women have long played an important role in caregiving yet often lacked access to formal training. With training programs now formalized, women have clearer career pathways. To continue our founder, Peggy Ann’s legacy of building a strong foundation for women in healthcare, we introduced Women in Healthcare Pathways, a free program for women interested in becoming Personal Support Workers (PSWs) or Home Support Workers (HSWs). Women deserve the opportunity to start a meaningful career at any stage of life. Meet PSW participant Carmel Dominique, who shares what it means to begin this chapter in her 40s: “As a 41-year-old, going back to school was always in the back of my mind, but so was the fear. The fear that I am too old, and would I do good because it’s been soon long? However, thanks to Street Haven at the Crossroads preparing me and other students, I walked in feeling nervous but confident to start my Personal Support Worker (PSW) course. The staff at @ibt.college is very helpful, the program course is also very manageable. I never thought I would see myself in the medical field, but now I have a real excitement for it. The instructors are knowledgeable and informative, with a desire for students to exceed. I am grateful to Street Haven at the Crossroads for having this program for women and to the entire team for helping me along the way.” This Women’s History Month, we remember the women who paved the way, the ones who continue to make the path forward easier for others, and celebrate the ones who have taken the first step towards building a secure future for themselves and the communities they live in. Interested in a career as a PSW or HSW? Visit our website, link in bio. #PSW #StreetHaven #WomensHealthcarePathways #EmploymentandTraining #HSW
  • We’re feeling so grateful after Thanksgiving. 🍂 Our community has truly warmed our hearts this season! A huge thank you to the members of the @verityonqueen for organizing a Thanksgiving food drive for Street Haven clients, and to our friends at @soup_sisters for the soup that’s been bringing our clients a little warmth and comfort. Over the weekend, clients across our programs came together to celebrate with a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Behind every meal is a community that shows up. With food costs rising, keeping our shelter, supportive housing, and live-in addiction treatment programs stocked takes all of us, and every little bit helps. A can of beans, a box of pasta, or a bowl of soup becomes a warm meal and a moment of comfort for a woman who needs it. To everyone who gave: thank you for making sure our tables were full this Thanksgiving. 🧡 Are you interested in organizing a food drive for Street Haven this holiday season? Reach out to us at info@streethaven.com. #Grateful #Thanksgiving #StreetHaven #Verity #SoupSisters
We're so excited to announce that we're a semi-finalist for the @charityvillage Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace Award! From creating our first DEI committee, which meets monthly to talk about how we can be even more inclusive, to hosting events like our Black History Month party, where we come together over food, music, and activities that celebrate different cultures, DEI is just part of how we do things at Street Haven. We've always known that our differences are what makes us stronger. We didn’t need an award to tell us that, but we’re proud to be recognized for the work we’ve done to make sure everyone at Street Haven feels included and supported. #DEIintheWorkplace #CharityVillageAwards2026 #StreetHaven
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We're so excited to announce that we're a semi-finalist for the @charityvillage Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace Award! From creating our first DEI committee, which meets monthly to talk about how we can be even more inclusive, to hosting events like our Black History Month party, where we come together over food, music, and activities that celebrate different cultures, DEI is just part of how we do things at Street Haven. We've always known that our differences are what makes us stronger. We didn’t need an award to tell us that, but we’re proud to be recognized for the work we’ve done to make sure everyone at Street Haven feels included and supported. #DEIintheWorkplace #CharityVillageAwards2026 #StreetHaven
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Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
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Heart and soul. That’s Street Haven. 💛 Our leaders look after our staff, and for many of us, this team is family. Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting an incredible Townhall, and to our DEI Committee for facilitating such thoughtful activities that gave us space to reflect together. A special congratulations to all the staff who reached years-of-service milestones, and to our Staff and Volunteer Award winners! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished together and the work still ahead! #StreetHaven #TeamWork #StaffAppreciation #StrongerTogether
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It’s election day in Toronto! And since it’s Women’s History Month, we want to take a minute to remember the women who fought for the right to vote. 🗳️ When Canada was formed in 1867, only men could vote in federal elections. Women started organizing in the 1870s, right here in Toronto and across the country, with activists like Nellie McClung leading the way. It took decades of petitions, lobbying and public lectures, but Manitoba women won the provincial vote in 1916. Ontario followed on April 12, 1917, and by 1918 most women could vote federally. Most, but not all. Indigenous women, among others, were shut out for decades. Indigenous women couldn’t vote federally until 1960, and it wasn’t until 1969 that every Canadian of age could vote regardless of gender or race. Closer to home, Constance Hamilton became the first woman on Toronto City Council in 1920, and the first woman in Ontario to hold elected office. Then in 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Municipal elections matter more than a lot of people think. City hall decides things you deal with every day, like how often your bus comes, what happens with your local parks, libraries and community centres, and how the city responds to housing and homelessness. At Street Haven, we know how much voting matters. Last week, the @mossparkcoalition visited our shelter to let our clients know they can vote even without a permanent address. They went over how voting works, what ID to bring and why it matters. Everyone deserves a say in the decisions that shape their community. So please get out and vote! Polls are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. #WomensHistoryMonth #ElectionDay #Toronto #VoteTO #StreetHaven
It’s election day in Toronto! And since it’s Women’s History Month, we want to take a minute to remember the women who fought for the right to vote. 🗳️ When Canada was formed in 1867, only men could vote in federal elections. Women started organizing in the 1870s, right here in Toronto and across the country, with activists like Nellie McClung leading the way. It took decades of petitions, lobbying and public lectures, but Manitoba women won the provincial vote in 1916. Ontario followed on April 12, 1917, and by 1918 most women could vote federally. Most, but not all. Indigenous women, among others, were shut out for decades. Indigenous women couldn’t vote federally until 1960, and it wasn’t until 1969 that every Canadian of age could vote regardless of gender or race. Closer to home, Constance Hamilton became the first woman on Toronto City Council in 1920, and the first woman in Ontario to hold elected office. Then in 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Municipal elections matter more than a lot of people think. City hall decides things you deal with every day, like how often your bus comes, what happens with your local parks, libraries and community centres, and how the city responds to housing and homelessness. At Street Haven, we know how much voting matters. Last week, the @mossparkcoalition visited our shelter to let our clients know they can vote even without a permanent address. They went over how voting works, what ID to bring and why it matters. Everyone deserves a say in the decisions that shape their community. So please get out and vote! Polls are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. #WomensHistoryMonth #ElectionDay #Toronto #VoteTO #StreetHaven
It’s election day in Toronto! And since it’s Women’s History Month, we want to take a minute to remember the women who fought for the right to vote. 🗳️ When Canada was formed in 1867, only men could vote in federal elections. Women started organizing in the 1870s, right here in Toronto and across the country, with activists like Nellie McClung leading the way. It took decades of petitions, lobbying and public lectures, but Manitoba women won the provincial vote in 1916. Ontario followed on April 12, 1917, and by 1918 most women could vote federally. Most, but not all. Indigenous women, among others, were shut out for decades. Indigenous women couldn’t vote federally until 1960, and it wasn’t until 1969 that every Canadian of age could vote regardless of gender or race. Closer to home, Constance Hamilton became the first woman on Toronto City Council in 1920, and the first woman in Ontario to hold elected office. Then in 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Municipal elections matter more than a lot of people think. City hall decides things you deal with every day, like how often your bus comes, what happens with your local parks, libraries and community centres, and how the city responds to housing and homelessness. At Street Haven, we know how much voting matters. Last week, the @mossparkcoalition visited our shelter to let our clients know they can vote even without a permanent address. They went over how voting works, what ID to bring and why it matters. Everyone deserves a say in the decisions that shape their community. So please get out and vote! Polls are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. #WomensHistoryMonth #ElectionDay #Toronto #VoteTO #StreetHaven
It’s election day in Toronto! And since it’s Women’s History Month, we want to take a minute to remember the women who fought for the right to vote. 🗳️ When Canada was formed in 1867, only men could vote in federal elections. Women started organizing in the 1870s, right here in Toronto and across the country, with activists like Nellie McClung leading the way. It took decades of petitions, lobbying and public lectures, but Manitoba women won the provincial vote in 1916. Ontario followed on April 12, 1917, and by 1918 most women could vote federally. Most, but not all. Indigenous women, among others, were shut out for decades. Indigenous women couldn’t vote federally until 1960, and it wasn’t until 1969 that every Canadian of age could vote regardless of gender or race. Closer to home, Constance Hamilton became the first woman on Toronto City Council in 1920, and the first woman in Ontario to hold elected office. Then in 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Municipal elections matter more than a lot of people think. City hall decides things you deal with every day, like how often your bus comes, what happens with your local parks, libraries and community centres, and how the city responds to housing and homelessness. At Street Haven, we know how much voting matters. Last week, the @mossparkcoalition visited our shelter to let our clients know they can vote even without a permanent address. They went over how voting works, what ID to bring and why it matters. Everyone deserves a say in the decisions that shape their community. So please get out and vote! Polls are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. #WomensHistoryMonth #ElectionDay #Toronto #VoteTO #StreetHaven
It’s election day in Toronto! And since it’s Women’s History Month, we want to take a minute to remember the women who fought for the right to vote. 🗳️ When Canada was formed in 1867, only men could vote in federal elections. Women started organizing in the 1870s, right here in Toronto and across the country, with activists like Nellie McClung leading the way. It took decades of petitions, lobbying and public lectures, but Manitoba women won the provincial vote in 1916. Ontario followed on April 12, 1917, and by 1918 most women could vote federally. Most, but not all. Indigenous women, among others, were shut out for decades. Indigenous women couldn’t vote federally until 1960, and it wasn’t until 1969 that every Canadian of age could vote regardless of gender or race. Closer to home, Constance Hamilton became the first woman on Toronto City Council in 1920, and the first woman in Ontario to hold elected office. Then in 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Municipal elections matter more than a lot of people think. City hall decides things you deal with every day, like how often your bus comes, what happens with your local parks, libraries and community centres, and how the city responds to housing and homelessness. At Street Haven, we know how much voting matters. Last week, the @mossparkcoalition visited our shelter to let our clients know they can vote even without a permanent address. They went over how voting works, what ID to bring and why it matters. Everyone deserves a say in the decisions that shape their community. So please get out and vote! Polls are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. #WomensHistoryMonth #ElectionDay #Toronto #VoteTO #StreetHaven
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It’s election day in Toronto! And since it’s Women’s History Month, we want to take a minute to remember the women who fought for the right to vote. 🗳️ When Canada was formed in 1867, only men could vote in federal elections. Women started organizing in the 1870s, right here in Toronto and across the country, with activists like Nellie McClung leading the way. It took decades of petitions, lobbying and public lectures, but Manitoba women won the provincial vote in 1916. Ontario followed on April 12, 1917, and by 1918 most women could vote federally. Most, but not all. Indigenous women, among others, were shut out for decades. Indigenous women couldn’t vote federally until 1960, and it wasn’t until 1969 that every Canadian of age could vote regardless of gender or race. Closer to home, Constance Hamilton became the first woman on Toronto City Council in 1920, and the first woman in Ontario to hold elected office. Then in 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Municipal elections matter more than a lot of people think. City hall decides things you deal with every day, like how often your bus comes, what happens with your local parks, libraries and community centres, and how the city responds to housing and homelessness. At Street Haven, we know how much voting matters. Last week, the @mossparkcoalition visited our shelter to let our clients know they can vote even without a permanent address. They went over how voting works, what ID to bring and why it matters. Everyone deserves a say in the decisions that shape their community. So please get out and vote! Polls are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. #WomensHistoryMonth #ElectionDay #Toronto #VoteTO #StreetHaven
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Welcome back, “Dee”! 💛 Meet Dena, our Executive Assistant, and the official eyes and ears of the office! From organizing our management meetings to knowing exactly where everything is, Dena is the go-to person for just about anything. “It’s not just a job; it’s a place where you can help others and do something meaningful.” - Dena White Here’s the fun part: Dena isn’t new to the Street Haven family. She first joined us years ago, back when our admin offices lived in the basement of 87 Pembroke St. Our head office is new and our team is bigger, but Dena is back, and she’s happy to rejoin the team. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have her! Welcome back to the team, Dena! We’re excited to have you with us. ✨ Want to join a team like ours? Check out our current job postings on our website. Link in bio. #MeetTheTeam #Welcome #Hiring #StreetHaven #TorontoNonProfit
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From Home Aides to Personal Support Workers, how has the landscape of women in healthcare changed? Women have long played an important role in caregiving yet often lacked access to formal training. With training programs now formalized, women have clearer career pathways. To continue our founder, Peggy Ann’s legacy of building a strong foundation for women in healthcare, we introduced Women in Healthcare Pathways, a free program for women interested in becoming Personal Support Workers (PSWs) or Home Support Workers (HSWs). Women deserve the opportunity to start a meaningful career at any stage of life. Meet PSW participant Carmel Dominique, who shares what it means to begin this chapter in her 40s: “As a 41-year-old, going back to school was always in the back of my mind, but so was the fear. The fear that I am too old, and would I do good because it’s been soon long? However, thanks to Street Haven at the Crossroads preparing me and other students, I walked in feeling nervous but confident to start my Personal Support Worker (PSW) course. The staff at @ibt.college is very helpful, the program course is also very manageable. I never thought I would see myself in the medical field, but now I have a real excitement for it. The instructors are knowledgeable and informative, with a desire for students to exceed. I am grateful to Street Haven at the Crossroads for having this program for women and to the entire team for helping me along the way.” This Women’s History Month, we remember the women who paved the way, the ones who continue to make the path forward easier for others, and celebrate the ones who have taken the first step towards building a secure future for themselves and the communities they live in. Interested in a career as a PSW or HSW? Visit our website, link in bio. #PSW #StreetHaven #WomensHealthcarePathways #EmploymentandTraining #HSW
From Home Aides to Personal Support Workers, how has the landscape of women in healthcare changed? Women have long played an important role in caregiving yet often lacked access to formal training. With training programs now formalized, women have clearer career pathways. To continue our founder, Peggy Ann’s legacy of building a strong foundation for women in healthcare, we introduced Women in Healthcare Pathways, a free program for women interested in becoming Personal Support Workers (PSWs) or Home Support Workers (HSWs). Women deserve the opportunity to start a meaningful career at any stage of life. Meet PSW participant Carmel Dominique, who shares what it means to begin this chapter in her 40s: “As a 41-year-old, going back to school was always in the back of my mind, but so was the fear. The fear that I am too old, and would I do good because it’s been soon long? However, thanks to Street Haven at the Crossroads preparing me and other students, I walked in feeling nervous but confident to start my Personal Support Worker (PSW) course. The staff at @ibt.college is very helpful, the program course is also very manageable. I never thought I would see myself in the medical field, but now I have a real excitement for it. The instructors are knowledgeable and informative, with a desire for students to exceed. I am grateful to Street Haven at the Crossroads for having this program for women and to the entire team for helping me along the way.” This Women’s History Month, we remember the women who paved the way, the ones who continue to make the path forward easier for others, and celebrate the ones who have taken the first step towards building a secure future for themselves and the communities they live in. Interested in a career as a PSW or HSW? Visit our website, link in bio. #PSW #StreetHaven #WomensHealthcarePathways #EmploymentandTraining #HSW
From Home Aides to Personal Support Workers, how has the landscape of women in healthcare changed? Women have long played an important role in caregiving yet often lacked access to formal training. With training programs now formalized, women have clearer career pathways. To continue our founder, Peggy Ann’s legacy of building a strong foundation for women in healthcare, we introduced Women in Healthcare Pathways, a free program for women interested in becoming Personal Support Workers (PSWs) or Home Support Workers (HSWs). Women deserve the opportunity to start a meaningful career at any stage of life. Meet PSW participant Carmel Dominique, who shares what it means to begin this chapter in her 40s: “As a 41-year-old, going back to school was always in the back of my mind, but so was the fear. The fear that I am too old, and would I do good because it’s been soon long? However, thanks to Street Haven at the Crossroads preparing me and other students, I walked in feeling nervous but confident to start my Personal Support Worker (PSW) course. The staff at @ibt.college is very helpful, the program course is also very manageable. I never thought I would see myself in the medical field, but now I have a real excitement for it. The instructors are knowledgeable and informative, with a desire for students to exceed. I am grateful to Street Haven at the Crossroads for having this program for women and to the entire team for helping me along the way.” This Women’s History Month, we remember the women who paved the way, the ones who continue to make the path forward easier for others, and celebrate the ones who have taken the first step towards building a secure future for themselves and the communities they live in. Interested in a career as a PSW or HSW? Visit our website, link in bio. #PSW #StreetHaven #WomensHealthcarePathways #EmploymentandTraining #HSW
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From Home Aides to Personal Support Workers, how has the landscape of women in healthcare changed? Women have long played an important role in caregiving yet often lacked access to formal training. With training programs now formalized, women have clearer career pathways. To continue our founder, Peggy Ann’s legacy of building a strong foundation for women in healthcare, we introduced Women in Healthcare Pathways, a free program for women interested in becoming Personal Support Workers (PSWs) or Home Support Workers (HSWs). Women deserve the opportunity to start a meaningful career at any stage of life. Meet PSW participant Carmel Dominique, who shares what it means to begin this chapter in her 40s: “As a 41-year-old, going back to school was always in the back of my mind, but so was the fear. The fear that I am too old, and would I do good because it’s been soon long? However, thanks to Street Haven at the Crossroads preparing me and other students, I walked in feeling nervous but confident to start my Personal Support Worker (PSW) course. The staff at @ibt.college is very helpful, the program course is also very manageable. I never thought I would see myself in the medical field, but now I have a real excitement for it. The instructors are knowledgeable and informative, with a desire for students to exceed. I am grateful to Street Haven at the Crossroads for having this program for women and to the entire team for helping me along the way.” This Women’s History Month, we remember the women who paved the way, the ones who continue to make the path forward easier for others, and celebrate the ones who have taken the first step towards building a secure future for themselves and the communities they live in. Interested in a career as a PSW or HSW? Visit our website, link in bio. #PSW #StreetHaven #WomensHealthcarePathways #EmploymentandTraining #HSW
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We’re feeling so grateful after Thanksgiving. 🍂 Our community has truly warmed our hearts this season! A huge thank you to the members of the @verityonqueen for organizing a Thanksgiving food drive for Street Haven clients, and to our friends at @soup_sisters for the soup that’s been bringing our clients a little warmth and comfort. Over the weekend, clients across our programs came together to celebrate with a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Behind every meal is a community that shows up. With food costs rising, keeping our shelter, supportive housing, and live-in addiction treatment programs stocked takes all of us, and every little bit helps. A can of beans, a box of pasta, or a bowl of soup becomes a warm meal and a moment of comfort for a woman who needs it. To everyone who gave: thank you for making sure our tables were full this Thanksgiving. 🧡 Are you interested in organizing a food drive for Street Haven this holiday season? Reach out to us at info@streethaven.com. #Grateful #Thanksgiving #StreetHaven #Verity #SoupSisters
We’re feeling so grateful after Thanksgiving. 🍂 Our community has truly warmed our hearts this season! A huge thank you to the members of the @verityonqueen for organizing a Thanksgiving food drive for Street Haven clients, and to our friends at @soup_sisters for the soup that’s been bringing our clients a little warmth and comfort. Over the weekend, clients across our programs came together to celebrate with a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Behind every meal is a community that shows up. With food costs rising, keeping our shelter, supportive housing, and live-in addiction treatment programs stocked takes all of us, and every little bit helps. A can of beans, a box of pasta, or a bowl of soup becomes a warm meal and a moment of comfort for a woman who needs it. To everyone who gave: thank you for making sure our tables were full this Thanksgiving. 🧡 Are you interested in organizing a food drive for Street Haven this holiday season? Reach out to us at info@streethaven.com. #Grateful #Thanksgiving #StreetHaven #Verity #SoupSisters
We’re feeling so grateful after Thanksgiving. 🍂 Our community has truly warmed our hearts this season! A huge thank you to the members of the @verityonqueen for organizing a Thanksgiving food drive for Street Haven clients, and to our friends at @soup_sisters for the soup that’s been bringing our clients a little warmth and comfort. Over the weekend, clients across our programs came together to celebrate with a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Behind every meal is a community that shows up. With food costs rising, keeping our shelter, supportive housing, and live-in addiction treatment programs stocked takes all of us, and every little bit helps. A can of beans, a box of pasta, or a bowl of soup becomes a warm meal and a moment of comfort for a woman who needs it. To everyone who gave: thank you for making sure our tables were full this Thanksgiving. 🧡 Are you interested in organizing a food drive for Street Haven this holiday season? Reach out to us at info@streethaven.com. #Grateful #Thanksgiving #StreetHaven #Verity #SoupSisters
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We’re feeling so grateful after Thanksgiving. 🍂 Our community has truly warmed our hearts this season! A huge thank you to the members of the @verityonqueen for organizing a Thanksgiving food drive for Street Haven clients, and to our friends at @soup_sisters for the soup that’s been bringing our clients a little warmth and comfort. Over the weekend, clients across our programs came together to celebrate with a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Behind every meal is a community that shows up. With food costs rising, keeping our shelter, supportive housing, and live-in addiction treatment programs stocked takes all of us, and every little bit helps. A can of beans, a box of pasta, or a bowl of soup becomes a warm meal and a moment of comfort for a woman who needs it. To everyone who gave: thank you for making sure our tables were full this Thanksgiving. 🧡 Are you interested in organizing a food drive for Street Haven this holiday season? Reach out to us at info@streethaven.com. #Grateful #Thanksgiving #StreetHaven #Verity #SoupSisters
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