We asked Lacey Kerr, our Director of Housing, how Homes First is helping address homelessness in Toronto. Her answer? It's about more than shelter—it's about stability, dignity, & hope Want more staff stories? Comment below! #HomefullToronto #SupportiveHousing #HumanImpact

Homes First isn’t just about housing—it’s about creating a safe, supportive community where everyone feels like they belong. #HomefullToronto #HousingIsAHumanRight #TorontoHousing #SocialWork

Wishing everyone a peaceful Easter Monday. May today be filled with rest, renewal, and hope for brighter days ahead. 🕊️ #EasterMonday #HomefullToronto #CommunityCare

In 2024, Homes First helped hundreds of individuals move from uncertainty to stability. Proving that with the right support, lasting change is possible. #HomefullToronto #SupportiveHousing #EndHomelessness #TorontoNonprofit #HousingFirst #HumanImpact

Melody shares the biggest challenge she’s faced working at Homes First and in Toronto’s shelter system. Her honesty highlights the emotional toll—and commitment—behind this work. #HomesFirst #SupportiveHousing #TorontoShelters #FrontlineVoices #HomefullToronto

A week in highlights at Homes First! Thanks to everyone involved for their commitment to creating a better future for each and every one of our residents. #HomesFirst #CommunityImpact #HomefullToronto

🏚️ A sinkhole, a fire, and now—hope. Strachan House, once a vital supportive housing site, may be reborn by 2030 with 500 new homes. Read the full story:loom.ly/cj7nOAE #AffordableHousing #TorontoHousing #StrachanHouse #CreateTO #SupportiveHousing

This #PrideMonth, meet Pepper, a non-binary Trans refugee from Mexico City, now a leader at Homes First. From opera singer to Trans Ambassador for Pride Toronto 2025, their journey is one of strength & visibility. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🔗 loom.ly/AxrQpDs #TransVoices #Pride2025

Ever wonder how 25,000+ meals reach our supportive housing residents? Come behind the scenes of our Centralized Food Program—from kitchen prep to doorstep delivery. Powered by our 2024 commercial kitchen & The Sprott Foundation 💛 #FoodSecurity #HomesFirst

Big news! 🎉 Thanks to La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso, every donation to Homes First will be matched up to $50,000! Your gift = 2x the meals, housing & hope. Donate now 👉 loom.ly/8j_uehk Limited-time match. #SupportLocalToronto #GiveBackToronto #EndHomelessness

This week at Homes First: - BBQ Pride - High Park hikes - Newcomers Day - Writing Workshop - Na-Me-Res Pow Wow for Indigenous Peoples Day Thank you for sharing space, stories, and joy with us.✨ #HomesFirst #Pride2025 #IndigenousPeoplesDay #CommunityCare

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Today we celebrate the communities and cultures that make Canada vibrant, welcoming, and strong. At Homes First, we honour the stories of those we serve, newcomers, long-time residents, and everyone in between. #CanadaDay2025 #HomesFirst

We marched in the Toronto Pride Parade with our clients, many of whom are refugees and newcomers.🏳️‍🌈 For some, it was their first Pride ever. A beautiful reminder of why safe, inclusive spaces matter! #Pride2025 #HomesFirst #WithRefugees #TorontoPride #SupportiveHousing

📢 We’re building a Toronto where everyone has a place to call home, join us! Now hiring: - Case Management Worker - Harm Reduction Supervisor - Project Associate - Intensive Case Manager and more! 📩 Apply here: loom.ly/z4PNvxU #Jobs #Toronto #HomesFirst #WeAreHiring

We’re celebrating 5 years of the Delta Hotel Program—launched in 2020 to support residents through COVID-19. At its peak, it housed 400+ people with complex needs and later supported refugee claimants. Now preparing to close, we thank the staff who made it possible. 💛

Thanks to La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso, every donation to Homes First will be matched up to $50,000! Your gift = 2x the meals, housing & hope. Donate now 👉 loom.ly/8j_uehk Limited-time match. #SupportLocalToronto #GiveBackToronto #EndHomelessness

Toronto triathlete Jake Shipman is training for a 70.3 Ironman and raising funds for Homes First to help end homelessness in his community. Read Jake’s story and support his journey: homesfirst.on.ca/jakes-fundrais… #IRONMANtri #AnythingIsPossible #CommunityImpact

A huge thank you to the amazing team at #PointClickCare for giving our Community Room a fresh new look! We’re so grateful for your time, care, and definitely above-average painting skills 😉 #CommunitySupport #TorontoNonprofit #SupportiveHousing #VolunteersMatter

He did it! 🏁 Jake Shipman completed his 70.3 Ironman AND raised $2,557.11 for @HomesFirstTO to support people experiencing homelessness in Toronto. Incredible effort, Jake. Thank you. 💙 #IRONMANtri #EndHomelessness #TorontoCharity

Lee Anne lost everything in a house fire. Now she has a safe home, a creative outlet, and a second chance — thanks to Homes First. “It feels like home.” Help #HopeGrowsHere: loom.ly/bT46voA