Location: 4674 Kingston Rd.
Demographic: Families
Current capacity: Up to 47 families
Opened: 1986
Service Operator: City of Toronto
Since 1986, the City of Toronto has operated a temporary shelter at 4674 Kingston Rd., providing essential supports to people in need. Currently, the shelter serves up to 47 families experiencing homelessness.
In November 2025, the City purchased the property to ensure essential services can continue at this location. This investment ensures the stability, continuity and financial sustainability of the shelter for years to come.
Homelessness continues to be an emergency in Toronto, highlighting the need for permanent shelters that provide wrap-around supports and proven pathways to housing. Permanent, City-owned shelters cost significantly less than leased shelter locations.
The shelter is part of the City’s Council-approved Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy, which aims to build and/or acquire up to 20 new shelters citywide by 2033. These sites will help respond to demand, stabilize the shelter system and enable the City to move out of more costly temporary hotels. Learn more about the Strategy and how shelters make a difference in people's lives.
Operated by the City, the shelter runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help families achieve stability and move toward permanent housing.
Case Managers work with families to develop tailored housing plans, access income supports and connect them to community services. The program also features kitchen facilities, laundry, specialized programming and recreational activities for children and youth.
The City is dedicated to supporting the continued success of the program – both for shelter residents and the surrounding community.
Community members can get engaged, share feedback, and/or ask questions by emailing 4674kington@toronto.ca.