Street Haven At The Crossroads

Giving Tuesday is only 4 days away, and it’s the perfect opportunity to give back and make a meaningful impact. Your support enables us to continue providing essential services and creating opportunities for those in need. Whether it’s a small or large donation, every bit helps us move closer to our goal of making a lasting difference. Join us this Giving Tuesday and help us bring hope and support to those who need it most. Click here to donate: https://lnkd.in/eV6PEpcS Let’s make this Giving Tuesday one to remember! #givingtuesday #donate #support

🎁 Street Haven’s Holiday Wishlist is LIVE on the City of Toronto website! 🎁 💻 Visit the City of Toronto’s Holiday Wish List page to see what’s needed and learn how to donate: https://lnkd.in/gG2HtmXG As the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to spread kindness and make a difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness. This season, we’re asking for your support to help bring comfort, warmth, and joy to those in need. By donating items from our wishlist, you can directly contribute to empowering women in our community, helping them feel supported during this festive season. Whether it’s warm clothing, toiletries, or other essentials, your generosity means the world. 🌟 Together, we can make this holiday season a little brighter for everyone. Thank you for your support! #HolidayGiving #SupportWomen #StreetHaven #SpreadKindness

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Hear from Veronica and Give the Gift of Hope 🌟 When Veronica first arrived in Canada, she felt lost and alone. But through the care and programs at Street Haven, she found more than just shelter—she found a community that uplifted her, empowered her, and gave her the tools to rebuild her life. From job training to mental health resources and warm, nutritious meals, the support Veronica received helped her regain her confidence and take steps toward independence. Her story is a powerful reminder of the difference we can make together. This Giving Tuesday, let’s stand together to create change and empower more women to transform their lives. Together, we can make hope possible. 💕 Donate here: https://lnkd.in/e7tA2pVQ #GivingTuesday #SupportWomen #StreetHaven #ChangeLives

Today on National Housing Day, as co-chair of the Ontario Women’s Coalition of Shelter and Supportive Housing Care Providers, Street Haven proudly organized this important event at Queen’s Park. The day began with a press conference highlighting the critical need for increased investments in affordable and supportive housing for women. Following this, we joined in the gallery for the Question Period, where the Opposition Party raised key housing issues. Attendees then participated in a Lunch and Learn session led by advocacy expert Kim Wright, offering valuable strategies for effective housing policy advocacy. Throughout the day, we stood alongside supportive and affordable housing organizations, shelters, homelessness advocacy groups, and community activists, reaffirming that housing is a fundamental human right. A special thank you to MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam, their team, and fellow MPPs for hosting us, and to our coalition partners for their dedication. Together, we remain committed to bold actions and meaningful investments to address the housing crisis in Ontario. #NationalHousingDay #AffordableHousing #SupportiveCareHousing #HousingFirst

Congratulations to Street Haven's very own Executive Director, Dr. Siu Mee Cheng @smc9876 for being named one of the top 5 finalists in CharityVillage 2024 Conference and Awards for "Best Individual Contribution to DEI in the workplace" and "Most Outstanding Impact". She has helped to provide leadership in advancing the need for more investment in women's services and supporting homeless women towards housing security and equitable access to addictions treatment, mental health and other health care services. Thank you to CharityVillage for recognizing the efforts of our Executive Director. #EDI #women #affordablehousing #healthequity

Breaking Barriers, Building Communities 🫶 Tatiana Soldatova, our Principal Strategic Designer, is now a Director on Board of Management at Street Haven At The Crossroads. This incredible organization provides pathways for women at risk of or experiencing homelessness, creating a supportive community where women uplift one another. We're inspired by Tatiana’s dedication to driving meaningful change beyond the design world. Together, we’re building brighter, more inclusive futures. Here's how you can help 👉 https://lnkd.in/d4-FfhWD #BuildingCommunities #WomenSupportingWomen #MakingADifference

Despite having grown up in Ontario, I never had an opportunity to attend the #RemembranceDay ceremony in City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa . I was fortunate to attend the ceremony this year which also included commemorating the Royal Canadian Air Force. The parade of veterans and cadets were colourful. The attendees included Gov. General Mary Simon , Silver Cross Mother M. Anderson, Assembly of First Nations to name a few. Wreathes were laid at the National War Memorial . I Had an opportunity to shake hands with Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada 🇨🇦 (along with others) and meet Veteran and hero Wallace. Ottawa was lit up with digital falling Poppies on Parliament Hill and National Arts Centre. the NationaI War Memorial is haunting at night with the Tomb of Unknown soldier adorned with poppies of attendees and wreathes. I also visited the Canadian War Museum and visited Memorial Hall and Moriyama Teshima Architects Hall . This year served as a powerful reminder of those who have served and those who have lost their lives serving " #Lestweforget ".

Siu Mee Cheng, PhD executive director and Grace K. Director of Housing Services attended the MusicForLife #MFL24 event on Nov.7th. hosted by Mina Mawani, MHSc, ICD.D and Dixon Hall Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts . Lovely event with great artists in attendance including actor Sean Cullen and Slaight Music artist @JohnFellner. Great cause to support music program for children in Regent Park Community. Local politicians spotted including councillor Chris Moise and MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam. Agency friend, Alban Joxhe Friends of Ruby spotted. Outstanding food served. Congratulations on a successful event!

Was great to be a volunteer for the Walkathon By Street Haven At The Crossroads! A comendable job done by the team for the women of the society. Focused on Women Housing and Affordable housing. The funds raised helped provide essential services to women in need. Would like to thank everyone at Street Haven At The Crossroads for organizing this and rasing awareness to help the community and aim towards better and brighter future ✨🎉 Proud of my friend Unnati Trivedi to be the part of the team and being so passionate to contribute towards the society! Special shout out to CBC/Radio-Canada for covering this and helping raise awareness! Kudos to all! #StreethavenWalkathon #CommunitySupport #TogetherWeCan #womenservices

It's been a very busy last 2 weeks in which the overarching theme has been the urgency for equitable investments in Women's housing and other services. Last week, I co-presented with Cory Roslyn Elizabeth Fry Society of Northeastern Ontario on the Ontario Women's Coalition of Shelter and Supportive Housing Providers at the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness 2024 conference in Ottawa. We discussed the need for greater investments in #womenservices including #affordablehousing and supportive care. Discussions with other presenters and participants revealed the significant and widespread underinvestment in women's services across Ontario and Canada. Shortly, I was fortunate to have participated on Nov. 3rd Street Haven At The Crossroads annual Walking Home Walkaton 2024 to raise funds and raise awareness on the need for more supports esp. around affordable supportive care housing for women in need. CTV News and CBC coverage helped to raise attention to the public on this important issue. Speakers included at Sheryl S. board, chair MPPs, Kirsten Wong-Tam and Jessica Bell. The event was filled with energy, excitement and passion, and as clients, donors, staff and volunteers walked around the Toronto downtown with supporters honking as they drove by. the dogs were a great addition! Highlights included at Yonge Dundas Square with donated billboard and spoken word, poet, @TracyJPoet. support for this cause still welcome https://lnkd.in/gviVY7E5