Safe, private shelter
Private en-suite bedrooms, communal kitchen and family spaces provide dignity, routine and a place to regroup.
When a family loses housing, they need more than a bed. They need safety, privacy, practical support, room for children to be children, and people who will help them find the way forward.
A housing crisis can turn everyday life upside down. At Red Door, families have a private place to sleep, shared spaces to cook and connect, support for children, and a team that helps with the practical steps toward stable housing and independence.
Every family arrives with different needs. Red Door brings practical, emotional and community supports together so families can focus on stabilizing, healing and planning what comes next.
Private en-suite bedrooms, communal kitchen and family spaces provide dignity, routine and a place to regroup.
Case management and housing assistance help families navigate options and move toward permanent housing.
Counselling, life-skills support and referrals help families manage the emotional and practical impact of housing instability.
Homework help, recreation, after-school programs, workshops and outings create stability and moments of ordinary childhood.
A dedicated food bank and continued support after shelter help families stretch limited resources as they transition forward.
Referrals connect families with legal, health, settlement and other vital community resources.
Homelessness can take away routine, privacy and a sense of normalcy. Red Door’s children and youth programming creates safety, connection and positive experiences during an unsettled time — helping kids continue learning, playing, making friends and building resilience.
The journey is different for every family, but Red Door’s work is built around helping people move from immediate safety toward lasting stability.
A private room, essentials and a welcoming team create breathing room after crisis.
Case management, counselling and children’s programs help restore routine.
Families work toward housing, income, legal, settlement and other goals.
Housing assistance, referrals and post-shelter support help families transition.
Donations help Red Door provide the shelter, people, programs and practical resources families need while working toward a permanent home.
If you or your family are experiencing a housing crisis, Red Door can help you understand what supports and shelter options may be available.
Red Door Family Shelter · 189B Booth Avenue, Toronto · General inquiries: info@reddoorshelter.ca
Not sure what the children at Red Door Family Shelter would like this holiday season? We’ve got you covered with The Wishing Tree! 
Avoid the four stages of gift-giving—“I think they’ll like this!” “I think they’ll like this?!” “Will they like this?” “I hope they like this.”—and remove all the guesswork.
Each child staying in our shelter has written their wish, and we’ve added these heartfelt notes to our Wishing Tree. By choosing a wish to grant, you’ll make holiday dreams come true while keeping your gift-giving stress-free. 