Thank you Mark Levine and the Centennial College Police Foundations for your super generous, and very timely donation 🥼 🧤 🧣 When our shelter manager, Vivian, mentioned that our youth were in need of winter coats, less than a week later, her former teacher came through!

⭐ It’s Not Too Late to Make a Difference! 💙 This holiday season, you can help provide safety, support, and hope for children and youth at Kennedy House. Watch our holiday video: youtube.com/watch?v=8RvDGy… Give today and be part of the change: kennedyhouse.org/kennedy-house-…

Merry Christmas! This season, we express heartfelt gratitude to our clients, families, staff, donors, volunteers, and community. Your support profoundly impacts the children and youth we serve. Wishing you a happy, peaceful holidays! Shelly Jaigobin & Cindy Bruce-Barrett

A very happy holidays from our East Scarborough Storefront Afternoon Program! We had a great send-off for our kids before the holiday break and even had Santa and Buddy the Elf come and visit us on our last day before the New Year!

Santa and his favourite elf Buddy decided to show up on our very last day of the Storefront for 2025 last week! Thanks to East Scarborough Storefront for inviting these special guests to see us off for holiday break. #holidaycheer #holidaymagic

Happy New Year from Kennedy House ! As we reach the end of 2025, we’re reflecting on a year that brought its share of challenges but also moments of connection, kindness & growth. Here’s to a New Year filled with healing, compassion & hope for every young person we serve.

Are you walking with us again this year? Create your own team & register to start fundraising here: cnoy.org/location/toron… 🗓️ When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4pm 📍 Where: St. Barnabas on the Danforth (361 Danforth Ave, Toronto) Let's go 🔥 #cnoy

Throwback Thursday to our Holiday Brunch when staff and clients got together to celebrate the holiday season! Thank you to @jacandjillsbakeshop for providing us with beautiful and festive baked goodies for our get together! #tbt #holidaycheer

The Kennedy House Breakfast Club is here! In partnership with Toronto Community Housing Toronto Housing, we’re giving school‑aged kids in underserved communities a healthy, reliable start to their day. Help us give kids a strong start by donating today: kennedyhouse.org/donate/

Meet Grace & Elephant, our Kennedy House CNOY ambassador & mascot, showcasing the 2026 #CNOY toque. Reminding us to walk to support youth facing homelessness, showing them they are valued. Sign up today to make a difference and even earn a cozy toque. en.cnoy.org/location/toron…

Volunteers needed for the Kennedy House Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) on Sat, Feb 28! Grace & Elephant, our ambassador & mascot, remind us that teams are signing up! By volunteering you support youth experiencing homelessness: en.cnoy.org/location/toron…

Tonight, the CN Tower will light up blue & white to honour the incredible workers in the #homelessness sector 💙 Every day, our team at #KennedyHouse provides safety, support & hope for youth experiencing homelessness. Look up tonight & join us in celebrating our everyday heroes!

💙 #HomelessServiceWorkerAppreciationWeek! This week, we honour & thank every staff member at Kennedy House for their dedication to support youth through challenging journeys. 💙 You show up with care 💙 You build meaningful relationships 💙 You create safety, stability & hope

This week we are deeply honouring our 🌟 #ShelterWorkers💙 some of the most diligent, compassionate & hardworking people you will ever meet. The emotional labour, patience & care you bring to this work changes lives; we are endlessly grateful for you. Photos: Josephine & Angel

Thank you to our amazing 💙Kitchen Team 🍽️ for nourishing more than just bodies. Your dedication ensures our youth enjoy healthy, comforting meals. We appreciate every meal, long shift, and care you put into your work #EmergencyShelterandHomelessnessServiceWorkerAppreciationWeek

We’re celebrating our incredible Admin Team 💙 the very first warm smiles that welcome everybody to #KennedyHouseYouthShelter. Your compassion, dedication & the comfort you provide makes a lasting difference in the lives of our youth. We are so grateful for all that you do💙

A huge #thankyou to our Maintenance Team🔨🪛for keeping Kennedy House safe, clean & running smoothly. Your work ensures that our shelter remains welcoming, functional & secure. Your dedication often goes unseen; but it is absolutely essential. Photo: Diwash & Dave #YouthShelter

To our passionate PHED Team (Programs, Housing, Employment & Donations) 🌱 thank you for empowering youth with the knowledge, skills & confidence they need to thrive. Your work equips our youth to navigate the world with strength & self-belief. Photos: Dennis, Gauri & Stephen

This week, we recognize our 🌟 Management Team 🌟 for their dedicated leadership. Your daily commitment, integrity & care support both our team & the youth we serve. Thank you for your compassionate guidance, creating a workplace rooted in purpose and care. #KennedyHouse #Youth

To wrap up #EmergencyShelter&HomelessnessServiceWorkerAppreciation Week, we want to share appreciation stars created by our youth for all shelter staff. This was a meaningful & positive activity and it was wonderful to see the youth acknowledge the staff's impact on their lives.