Housing and homelessness in Toronto, Ontario
IAFR - The Peoples House
Offered by International Association for Refugees Canada (IAFR)
In short
The Peoples House is a ministry of The Peoples Church in Toronto, Canada, and is supported by the IAFR team.
- Who it is for
- Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; 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, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice
- Cost and access
- Volunteer opportunities, Faith-based
- Where
- 374 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON M2N
- How to reach
- info@iafr.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The Peoples House is a ministry of The Peoples Church in Toronto, Canada, and is supported by the IAFR team. The Peoples House was created in response to the increased demand for safe housing for refugee claimants in Toronto. The Peoples Church has responded to this need by providing a safe home for approximately 8 to 14 refugee claimants at a time who would otherwise have no safe place in Toronto. Residents stay at the house for approximately 4 months while they go through the initial stages of the refugee claim process and get established in their new city and country.
The house provides a safe environment, as well as physical, spiritual and emotional support for everyone who lives there. The ministry also provides an opportunity for people to build friendships with their fellow residents as well as church volunteers, while offering practical help with the many challenges that face new arrivals to Canada.
How do I get in touch?
Email info@iafr.ca or use the website.
Listed in Toronto, Ontario.
374 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON M2N
374 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON M2NToronto, Ontario
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