Housing and homelessness in Toronto, Ontario
YWCA Toronto - Arise Shelter
Offered by YWCA Toronto - Woodlawn Ave
In short
YWCA Arise is a free shelter for women and their children fleeing abuse. We offer a safe, caring home and the counselling and support women need to heal and plan for the future.
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- This organization's address is confidential and is not published.
- Who it is for
- Children, Women, Families; Women, Family with children, Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Help for my family
- Cost and access
- Free
- How to reach
- (416) 929-6944 · info@ywcatoronto.org · YWCA Toronto - Woodlawn Ave's website
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About this service
YWCA Arise is a free shelter for women and their children fleeing abuse. We offer a safe, caring home and the counselling and support women need to heal and plan for the future. YWCA Arise shelter offers a furnished room for every woman and her children with shared bathrooms, nutritious meals and snacks (we support families with their health and cultural dietary needs) and a welcome kit upon arrival (toiletries and personal care items). The shelter is housed in a secure building with closed circuit cameras and YWCA staff available at all times. Our staff can provide assistance when applying for a personal needs allowance. Residence have access to a clothing bank and community garden.
Who can use it?
Women and children fleeing violence
How do I get in touch?
Call (416) 929-6944, email info@ywcatoronto.org, or use the website.
- Phone
- (416) 929-6944
- info@ywcatoronto.org
- Website
- https://www.ywcatoronto.org
Listed in Toronto, Ontario.


