Housing and homelessness in Toronto, Ontario
Birkdale Residence - Single Male Refugee Program
Offered by Birkdale Residence
In short
Birkdale Residence gives women and their children, and refugee families a safe place to stay when they have no home of their own. Birkdale Residence has two locations, both in Scarborough.
- Who it is for
- Newcomers and immigrants, Men, Refugees; Men, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee
- What it helps with
- A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford
- Where
- 1229 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 4V8
- How to reach
- Contact through Birkdale Residence: (416) 396-4069
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
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About this service
Birkdale Residence gives women and their children, and refugee families a safe place to stay when they have no home of their own. Birkdale Residence has two locations, both in Scarborough. Each family has their own room with beds, a fridge and a microwave. They share kitchens and laundry rooms. Families get money to buy food and take care of cooking and cleaning their own rooms. Each residence has 24-hour help for families if they need it and residence workers try to help them with counselling. There are children's programs; housing and other help after they move in, including workshops about parenting, life skills and getting a job. Follow-up support is offered for women when they leave the shelter.
Who can use it?
Single male and refugee families
How do I get in touch?
Call (416) 396-4069.
- Phone
- (416) 396-4069
Listed in Toronto, Ontario.
1229 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 4V8
1229 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 4V8Toronto, Ontario
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