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.

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Patricia Mueller

Dana Hansen

Michael Potvin

Justin Ryan

Gary Muirhead

Caroline Ferris

Ade Olubode

The Housing Management and Services team at Homes First is dedicated to providing and maintaining safe, stable housing for Toronto's most vulnerable populations. This team ensures the effective operation and management of shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing, offering essential services such as harm reduction, health support, addiction services, and intensive case management. They work collaboratively to advocate for fair funding and policies while delivering direct support to help individuals transition off the street, sustain their housing, and integrate into the community with dignity and respect.

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