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housing and shelter programs and services

YWCA Toronto offers a range of housing and shelter programs to single women and women- led families. Whether you are a woman who needs a safe place to rest your head or have nowhere else to go; are fleeing violence in your home, on the street, or in your country of origin; or need an affordable, permanent place in which to raise your children that gives you a sense of community, YWCA Toronto can help.

Our permanent housing offers women and children a long-term home, along with the aid of community workers who support residents in the development of skills necessary for independent living.

Our newest permanent housing opportunity is YWCA Bergamot, located at 60 Bergamot Avenue in Rexdale. At YWCA Bergamot we will be working in partnership with community agencies in the Rexdale area to support tenants in a holistic way.

our philosophy

All members of the YWCA Toronto community deserve respect. It is expected that tenants, staff and children will work together peacefully and respectfully in achieving an environment of empowerment and active participation. Incoming tenants must be committed to doing their part to maintain a harmonious community of women and children.

intake process

New tenants will be referred by partner agencies who have agreed to a Service agreement with YWCA Toronto. Information session with partner agencies will take place in spring 2007 and the building will be fully occupied by fall 2007.

Since 1873, YWCA Toronto has offered women supportive, affordable and well-maintained housing. Today, we continue that tradition by managing safe, affordable housing and free shelter accommodation for girls and women. In addition we provide community support to women who have experienced violence or childhood sexual abuse and to those coping with mental health issues.

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YWCA elm centre. is a 300 unit building of affordable and supportive housing, primarily for women and women-led families.

YWCA beatrice house, a transitional residence and early childhood development centre where women and their children who are homeless or at risk of being homeless may stay for up to two years.

bergamot, a 68 unit apartment building for women-led households scheduled to break ground in summer 2006.

breakthrough, is a non-judgemental facilitated group service for women to explore the impact of violence and childhood sexual abuse on their lives. It helps you express emotion, and learn healthy coping strategies to move forward in your life.

YWCA arise, is a 27 bed shelter from women and their children fleeing violence, with on-site employment counselling, parenting support, addictions counselling trauma and mental health support.

YWCA women's shelter, a 33 bed-bed shelter for women and their children fleeing violence, providing advocacy, parent relief, support and resources for change.

1st stop woodlawn, is a comprehensive shelter and housing program with specialized services for young women, as well as transititional support and permanent housing for women of all ages.

choices for living, a Life Skills group, offering women with mental health issues the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

pape avenue apartments, a 77-unit apartment building for women led households.

humewood drive housing, a double duplex for 16 single women in shared permanent accommodation.

housing for researchers, a brief history as well as description of YWCA housing.

related

pdf download:
NEW! Moving on to Success
humewood housing application

women's housing advocacy group (WHAG)
girls & family programs
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