Homes First
Ana Cisneros is an experienced professional in diversity, equity, and inclusion with extensive background in case management and humanitarian assistance. Currently serving as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Supervisor and Intensive Case Management Worker at Homes First since September 2018, Ana provides vital support to residents in the Non-24 Hour Housing Program, focusing on community services and crisis counseling. Previous roles include Hostel Support Worker at Fred Victor and Trainer in Gender and Humanitarian Assistance at Risk Reduction School. Ana has also consulted for the United Nations Population Fund, worked with multiple NGOs across Central America on projects related to gender rights and humanitarian assistance, and contributed to research and training in various capacities. Ana holds multiple degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Toronto and advanced training in community mental health and diversity studies.
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There are over 5,000 people in Toronto without a safe stable place to live. Hundreds live “rough” – in ravines, stairwells or on the street. Hundreds more suffer with mental illness and addictions. This forgotten slice of our population, people who have been street-involved for several years and who have nowhere else to go, is where Homes First comes in. We provide Housing First. We were the first and remain one of the largest providers of homes for people with the fewest options in Toronto. Homes come in many shapes and sizes but each is a safe, stable refuge and allows us to connect to others. Everyone needs a home. With a home people can be part of a community, obtain ID, register for social services and keep in touch with family and friends. With a home people gain respect, dignity and the ability to care for themselves and others. The vast majority of homeless people – even those with severe mental health and/or substance use issues – can successfully stay housed and off the street with appropriate housing and supports. Homes First works with others to advocate for fair and equitable funding for social housing providers and the creation and adoption of a national housing strategy.