Homes First
Kayla Piper is a skilled professional with extensive experience in human resources and social work. Currently serving as Human Resources Supervisor at Homes First since August 2022, Kayla previously held the role of Recruitment Coordinator at Lais Hotels Properties Limited and rejoined Homes First as Human Resources Supervisor and Administrator in 2020. With a background in social work, Kayla has also worked as a Clinical Social Worker and Social Worker at various organizations, where responsibilities included counseling, crisis intervention, and case management. Kayla holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Ryerson University and a certificate in Human Resources Management from York University, complementing a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University.
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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.