Daytime Drop-In Programs Funding

All applications were carefully evaluated by the City’s Toronto Shelter and Support Services’ Division (formerly Shelter, Support and Housing  Administration) and the Housing Secretariat through a comprehensive review process. The following projects have been approved to deliver services to daytime drop-in programs beginning October 1, 2022.

Daytime drop-in programs support individuals who are experiencing homelessness by providing an inclusive, safe and low-barrier space that supports social cohesion and provides nutritious meals and referrals to other community supports as needed. These programs are also an important link to help people find and sustain housing.

Grant recipients operate local, community-based spaces that provide daytime meals, social connection and programming for those who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as well as information or referrals to related programs for people with a wide variety of needs, including housing help.

Project Name Organization

ACSA Scarborough Drop-In North

ACSA Combined Sites Drop-In Project

 Agincourt Community Services Association
Bloor West Community Drop-In Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre
Drop-In Centre Evangel Hall
40 Oak Drop-In Fred Victor
Good Shepherd Drop-In Good Shepherd Ministries
Haven Toronto Haven Toronto
LAMP Adult Drop-In Lakeshore Area Multiservices Project Inc.
Margaret’s Toronto East Drop-In Centre Margaret’s Housing and Community Support Services Inc.
NYRC and SCFLC Daytime Drop-In programs for Indigenous population in Toronto Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
PARC Drop-In PARC – Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre (Toronto)
The Community Place Hub Drop-in Program – Weston/Mount Dennis Progress Place
Supporting Our Youth – 2SLGBTQ Youth Drop-In Sherbourne Health Centre Corporation
Building Community in the Downtown East Side St. John the Compassionate Mission
Jane’s Drop-in Program Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre
2SLGBTQ+ Specialized Drop-Ins The 519
The Corner Drop-In The Neighbourhood Group
Community Programs and Support (Drop-In) West Neighbourhood House (Formerly The St. Christopher House)
Welcome Centre The Scott Mission
The Stop’s Drop-In The Stop Community Food Centre
YMCA Drop-In The YMCA of Greater Toronto
Helping Hands Drop-In Centre, Teesdale Warden Woods Community Centre
Weston King Neighbourhood Centre – Drop-In Program Weston King Neighbourhood Centre

 

If you are interested in learning more about the services that will be offered at these drop-in locations, please contact the organizations above directly. Contact information for each organization can be found on the organization’s website.

Funding Term

  • October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025

Successful applicants operate a local, community-based space that provides daytime meals, social connection and programming for those who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as well as information or referrals to related programs for people with a wide variety of needs, including housing help.

Daytime drop-in staff members must have:

  • extensive knowledge of and experience in providing low-barrier, harm reduction services to individuals experiencing homelessness, and
  • knowledge of and capacity to discuss specialized services available in the community

Daytime drop-in programs must:

  • provide non-judgemental, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive services rooted in harm reduction and Housing First approaches
  • engage with participants experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  • provide a safe, low-barrier indoor space
  • prepare and provide nutritious meals and snacks to participants
  • provide inclusive and interactive activities and events to promote social cohesion and togetherness
  • provide direct or indirect supports to help people find and sustain housing
  • make referrals to specialized services in the community as needed
  • participate in City committees and working groups, if or as required
  • compile, maintain, and provide records and activity data, as required
  • advance the City’s funding priorities, including:
    • strengthening our relationship with Indigenous communities and advancing reconciliation
    • focusing on equity
    • delivering high quality services
    • reducing chronic homelessness
    • developing integrated system responses
    • strengthening and modernizing the sector

More detailed requirements on this project model will be provided in the information session. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. These service requirements will form part of the funding agreement for successful applicants.