Please consider writing to Mayor Chow and your local councillor to draw attention to this. Every year, we find ourselves in the same song and dance, and something must change now!!!

It’s no surprise that on average there are 5 unhoused people a week who die in our City.

While we were glad to be able to offer water & food, this is such a small bandaid. The heat is dangerous. Being unhoused in the heat is dangerous. This is a public health issue!

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The remaining 89 people had no indoor or sheltered option, left in the heat.

During these heat waves the City turned away hundreds of people every night from its shelters bc they’re full. Yet tents keep getting evicted, leaving people completely exposed to the elements.

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Note: the Canadian government has stated that all donations up until the end of February will count towards your 2024 taxes! PLUS, those $200 Ford rebate cheques are arriving soon...
Please consider giving and tell everyone you know!

you can donate via the link in our bio.

this photo pictured here is our Christmas meals generously prepared for us by Chez Andres (Project Pass the Potatoes)

we aren’t sure what to expect for 2025, besides the fact that more people will be at our doors experiencing food insecurity. we are committed to supporting the community in whatever way possible.

please donate and spread the word!

in the first six months, we served 18,758 meals, and in the second half of the year, 20,993. it’s clear: the demand continues to increase.
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