A SANCTUARY FOR ELDER HOMELESS MEN
A SANCTUARY FOR ELDER HOMELESS MEN
HAVEN TORONTO
The only facility in Canada dedicated to serving elder homeless men 50+
Programs & Services
Haven Toronto prevents homelessness and provides onsite counselors and nurses, meals, emergency clothing, laundry and more. LEARN MORE
A Source of Hope
Haven Toronto is a source of hope for elder men impacted by poverty, homelessness and isolation. "If you don't have hope, what do you have?" WATCH VIDEO
How Can I Help?
Our online store sells items needed by the homeless. Your purchases are donated to our clients and you receive a tax receipt.
NUTRITIOUS MEALS
Haven Toronto serves healthy, nutritious meals
3 times a day,
every day, all year,
including major holidays.
HOUSING WORKERS
Haven Toronto helps clients navigate the housing market to find housing and negotiates with landlords to keep clients housed.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Haven Toronto provides clients with onsite access
to social workers, nurses, dental hygienists and barbers.
BASIC NEEDS
Things many people take for granted, Haven Toronto provides to clients, like clothing, laundry, computers and internet.
HOMELESS NEWS
What's Behind Veteran Homelessness in Canada
The issue of veterans who are homeless first emerged in the United States. A series of studies conducted in the mid-80s and early '90s showed that veterans comprised 11 percent of the adult male population in the U.S., but up to 26 percent of the male homeless population. Studies conducted in Australia and the United Kingdom in the mid-2000s, however, estimated that veterans made up only 3 percent of the male homeless population.
In Canada, awareness of the issue came later. As of the mid-2000s, it is suggested that veterans might make up a significant percentage of Canada’s homeless population. The total number of veterans who are homeless in Canada can be estimated at between 3,000 and 5,000 individuals.
The issue in Canada was first examined from a national perspective in 2011. The purpose of the study was... READ MORE
GET INVOLVED
Introducing 'The Power Of 1'
Donate Your Time And Make A Difference
What makes volunteering easy? Knowing that you're making a difference. And what makes it easier? Our online Volunteer Calendar. Now you can place a hold on volunteer dates right online.
Join Other Leaders In 'The FORTUNATE 500'
Success is not a matter of luck. Successful people work hard, invest long hours, take risks and overcome adversity. That said, successful leaders will tell you they are fortunate.
The FORTUNATE 500 is a network of successful business and community leaders, each of whom recognize that they are fortunate for their success and they accept a role in assisting those less fortunate ... READ MORE
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