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Housing and homelessness in Toronto, Ontario

YWCA Toronto - Arise Shelter

Offered by YWCA Toronto - Woodlawn Ave

Website checked March 2026

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
Last verified
, by HelpSeeker
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
Email
info@ywcatoronto.org
Website
https://www.ywcatoronto.org

Listed in Toronto, Ontario.