Volunteer for Homeless and Housing Groups in Canada

211 British Columbia Services Society
330-111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

bc211 is a nonprofit information and referral agency, and registered charity. bc211 also advocates in the community, operates educational workshops, and produces customized data products.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing · Health · Crisis Support · Community Services · Addictions

Volunteer Profile of 211 British Columbia Services Society

Aboriginal Housing Management Association
605-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver, British Columbia

It is our goal to have all Aboriginal housing in BC owned, operated, and managed by the Aboriginal community. To make this possible, we are working with BC Housing to have all off reserve Aboriginal housing in BC devolved to AHMA.

Keywords: Poverty · Homeless and Housing · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples

Volunteer Profile of Aboriginal Housing Management Association

Accessible Housing Society
1212 31st Avenue N.E., Suite 215, Calgary, Alberta

Accessible Housing Society is a non-profit organization and registered charity with a mandate to create opportunities for safe, affordable, barrier-free housing for persons with mobility issues.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Accessible Housing Society

Affordable Housing Halton
1235 Fairview St, Suite 162, Burlington, Ontario

Affordable Housing Halton is a community-based nonprofit organization committed to the creation of affordable housing for low and modest income residents; and to alleviating homelessness and the lack of affordable housing in the Halton community.

Keywords: Housing · Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Affordable Housing Halton

Agincourt Community Services Association Inc
4155 Sheppard Avenue East Unit 100, Scarborough, Ontario

We are a non-profit, multi-service agency at the heart of Agincourt addressing needs and empowering children, youth, newcomers, homeless and underserved communities to build a better tomorrow.

Keywords: Religion · Homeless and Housing · Family Support · Family Services · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Agincourt Community Services Association Inc

Alternate Shelter Society
2661 East Hastings St, Suite 2, Vancouver, British Columbia

Alternate Shelter Society provides residential and support services to a population of youth described as abused, homeless, at risk and behaviorally disordered.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing · Crisis Support · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Alternate Shelter Society

Assembly of First Nations
473 Albert Street, Suite 900, Ottawa, Ontario

WE THE CHIEFS OF THE INDIAN FIRST NATIONS IN CANADA HAVING DECLARED:

THAT our peoples are the original peoples of this land having been put here by the Creator;
THAT the Creator gave us laws that govern all our relationships for us to live in harmony with nature AND MANKIND,
THAT the laws of the Creator defined our rights and responsibilities;
THAT the Creator gave us our spiritual beliefs, our languages, our cultures, and a place on Mother Earth which provided us with all our needs;
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Keywords: Women · Homeless and Housing · Health · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Assembly of First Nations

Aunt Leah's Place
668 Carnarvon Street, Unit 200, New Westminster, British Columbia

Aunt Leah's Place is a registered charity that has been helping kids in foster care and teen moms achieve a better future for over twenty years. We have seen how support at this critical time can help these young people realize their possibilities and potential and become resilient, independent adults.

Keywords: Women · Homeless and Housing · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Aunt Leah's Place

Bathurst Youth Centre
895 Ste Anne Street, Bathurst, New Brunswick

The mandate of the Bathurst Youth Centre is to offer structured programs that are directed toward resolving specific problems faced by youth as well as providing counseling, educational, recreational and social activities in a supervised setting.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Bathurst Youth Centre

Beatrice House
177 Caledonia Rd, Toronto, Ontario

Please note that our Beatrice House program is no longer taking referrals as the program will be closing at the end of August. Beatrice House was located in a former school that has been sold by the Toronto District School Board and YWCA Toronto has to vacate the building. However, we remain strongly committed to a new Beatrice House and are working diligently with the City of Toronto to find an interim solution for the residential portion of the program.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Beatrice House

Benedict Labre House
308 Young St, Montreal, Quebec

The Benedict Labre House is a home that nourishes the body, mind and soul of people in need. It is a volunteer driven charity deeply rooted in the Montreal community since 1952. The House nurtures and empowers our guests through support programs based on the principles of respect and a sense of belonging.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Benedict Labre House

Broadway Youth Resource Centre
103 - 2780 East Broadway Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

The new Broadway Youth Resource Centre "Kwayatsut" building is also be the new home of the Broadway Youth Resource Centre where tenants can access community-based mental and physical health care; addictions services; household management and meal preparation; money management and community living skills.
Kwayatsut (K-why-ah-sote) is from the Coast Salish language. The word holds the meaning of seeking one's power or spirit quest. The building was named by Chief Ian Campbell from the Squamish Nation. Kwayatsut has 30 youth beds with specific units for youth who are most vulnerable to homelessness: aboriginal youth, LGBTQ youth, and youth leaving foster care.

Keywords: Mental Health · Homeless and Housing · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Employment and Careers · Cultural Centres · Children and Youth · Addictions

Volunteer Profile of Broadway Youth Resource Centre

C.A.R.T.S. Outreach
1892 Carnarvon Street, Victoria, British Columbia

CARTS is an faith-based, volunteer-driven, federally registered charity. CARTS began in 2002 and was formally incorporated as a charity in 2003. Our founders have a long history of ministering to those on the streets of Victoria. Members of a variety of helping organizations have recognized the work of CARTS Outreach.

Keywords: Religion · Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of C.A.R.T.S. Outreach

Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre Society
1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary, Alberta

To prevent homelessness where possible, offer care and shelter when needed, and provide opportunities for people to rehabilitate and rebuild their lives.

Keywords: Seniors · Poverty · Homeless and Housing · Health · Employment and Careers

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre Society

Calgary Habitat for Humanity Society
210, 805 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta

Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta is a non-profit organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Habitat for Humanity Society

Calgary Homeless Foundation
925 7th Ave S.W., O'Neil Tower, Suite 308, Calgary, Alberta

In 2008, Canada's first Plan to End Homelessness was launched with community committing to develop the resources and infrastructure necessary to end homelessness. The third update to the Plan was launched in March 2015 with an emphasis on collective impact and leadership to bring about the end of chronic homelessness by 2018. CHF provides necessary backbone supports and acts as the catalyst and enabler for Service Agencies and Systems to work collaboratively towards optimizing client success.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Homeless Foundation

Centre 454
216 Murray Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Centre 454 offers servcies for people living in poverty and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Keywords: Religion · Poverty · Homeless and Housing · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of Centre 454

Childhope Foundation Canada
128 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario

Childhope Foundation Canada is a non-profit, non-political, non-denominational, charitable organization that seeks to address the link between abuse and homelessness.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Childhope Foundation Canada

Community Care Network Society
34 Inverness Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia

PARKER STREET FOOD AND FURNITURE BANK is the working name of the Community Care Network Society, based in Halifax Nova Scotia. We are dedicated to assisting those in need in HRM (Halifax Regional Municipality) requiring help to access basic necessities such as food, furniture and skills training.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Community Care Network Society

Community Reach
850 Hartman Drive, Unit 104, Midland, Ontario

We are a not for profit Volunteer Centre involved with the Ontario ChangeTheWorld Youth Volunteer Challenge for Barrie, Collingwood, North Simcoe and Muskoka

Keywords: Volunteer Centres · Housing · Homeless and Housing · Family Services · Disabled · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Community Reach

Covenant House Toronto
20 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, Ontario

As Canada's largest homeless youth agency, Covenant House Toronto changes lives by providing the widest range of services and support under one roof. A national leader, we educate and advocate for change to help at-risk, homeless and trafficked youth by influencing public policy and delivering prevention and awareness programs.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Covenant House Toronto

Covenant House Vancouver
575 Drake St, Vancouver, British Columbia

Homeless, lost and afraid, more than 1,500 street-involved youth come to Covenant House Vancouver each year to find sanctuary and a brighter future.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Covenant House Vancouver

David Busby Street Centre
24 Collier Street, Lower-level of Trinity Anglican, P.O. Box 641, Barrie, Ontario

Non-profit organization that assists people who are experiencing the impact of poverty and homelessness through our drop-in program, case management, outreach and community partners.

Keywords: Poverty · Mental Health · Homeless and Housing · Addictions

Volunteer Profile of David Busby Street Centre

Daybreak Non-Profit Shelter
393 Piccadilly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

Since 1982, Daybreak has been a place to call home for men and women who not only have difficulty finding affordable housing but also struggle with issues such as mental health, recovery from addictions, escaping abusive situations and limited life skills.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Daybreak Non-Profit Shelter

Drummond House
67 5th Concession Road East, Waterdown, Ontario

Drummond House is the first project of Eagle's Nest Association of Waterdown, Ontario. It was birthed by Debra Tigchelaar who had a vision to have a "home" for women and their children during a time of distress. Debra shared this vision years later to Ross and Linda Drummond who own a large century home on an apple farm in Waterdown, Ontario.

Keywords: Women · Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Drummond House

Durham Youth Housing and Support Services
82 Kings Crescent, Ajax, Ontario

Durham Youth Housing and Support Services is committed to our vision and our mission to serve at-risk and homeless youth in Durham Region.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Durham Youth Housing and Support Services

Evangel Hall
552 Adelaide St W, Toronto, Ontario

We are an inner-city mission whose purpose is to build community with poor, homeless and socially isolated people in Toronto through support, housing, services and advocacy.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Evangel Hall

Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth
215 Spadina Ave, Suite 370, Toronto, Ontario

The three shelters - Eva's Place, Eva's Satellite, and Eva's Phoenix - engage and support 114 homeless youth (aged 16-24) each night in distinct ways, designed to help youth with their unique circumstances transition out of homelessness and on to independent living.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth

Fred Victor
59 Adelaide St.East, 6th Floor, Toronto, Ontario

We're a non-profit organization that work with clients who are marginalized, have low income as well as Mental Health & Addictions.

Keywords: Poverty · Mental Health · Homeless and Housing · Employment and Careers · Addictions

Volunteer Profile of Fred Victor

Habitat for Humanity Brampton
268 Rutherford Road South, Unit 3, Brampton, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Brampton provides low-income families with access to affordable homeownership. Not only do we improve living conditions through good housing, but we enable access to a significant asset that would otherwise be out of reach. By owning their home, families are able to achieve greater stability and health, while building equity and breaking the cycle of poverty.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Brampton

Habitat for Humanity Brant
408 Henry St, Brantford, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Brant is a non-profit organization working towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
Habitat for Humanity Brant serves hard working low income residents in the City of Brantford and Brant County to help make affordable homeownership a reality. Through volunteer labour and donations of money and materials, Habitat Brant builds decent houses alongside homeowner (partner) families.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Brant

Habitat for Humanity Durham

Branch: Uxbridge 141 Reach Street, Unit 7, Uxbridge, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Durham is a charitable, faith and community-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Durham

Habitat for Humanity Durham

Branch: Oshawa 555 Simcoe Street South, Unit 1, Oshawa, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Durham is a charitable, faith and community-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Durham

Habitat for Humanity Durham
85 Chambers Dr, Unit 7, Ajax, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Durham is a charitable, faith and community-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Durham

Habitat for Humanity Edmonton Society
8210 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, Alberta

Habitat for Humanity Edmonton has been giving a "hand up" to hard working families in need since 1991. We firmly believe that home ownership is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and to building equity and hope for children. Our families are full of love and have incredible stories. Volunteers from all walks of life come to serve families, learn new skills and build friends. Our donors and community partners have ensured that we can continue to serve families year-after-year.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Edmonton Society

Habitat for Humanity Greater Kingston & Frontenac
323 Bath Road, Kingston, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Greater Kingston & Frontenac is one of 69 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity Canada: a national, non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. The mission of the organization is to mobilize volunteers and community partners to build affordable housing, and promote homeownership as a means to break the cycle of poverty.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Greater Kingston & Frontenac

Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area

Branch: York Region Office 449 Eagle Street, Newmarket, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity GTA serves families living in Brampton, Caledon, Toronto, and York Region.

Keywords: Housing · Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area

Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area

Branch: Brampton Caledon Office 268 Rutherford Road S., Unit 5, Brampton, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity GTA serves families living in Brampton, Caledon, Toronto, and York Region.

Keywords: Housing · Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area

Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area

Branch: Toronto Office 155 Bermondsey Road, Toronto, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity GTA serves families living in Brampton, Caledon, Toronto, and York Region.

Keywords: Housing · Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce
2 - 640 2'nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce (HFHGB) is a community-based, non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Keywords: Poverty · Housing · Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce

Habitat for Humanity Halton
1800 Appleby Line, Suite 10, Burlington, Ontario

Habitat is a independent, non-profit, Christian housing program dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Halton

Habitat for Humanity Huron County
Goderich, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Huron County is a non-profit, non-government, incorporated charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of economically disadvantaged persons through home ownership with the belief that decent, affordable housing is a basic human need.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Huron County

Habitat for Humanity Huronia Inc
128 Brock St, Unit 2, Barrie, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Huronia seeks to provide the pride and responsibility of home ownership to low income families, and to work towards eliminating substandard housing one house at a time.
We work by organizing volunteers and obtaining donations of money and materials so that we can build houses in partnership with people in need of simple, decent, and affordable homes.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Huronia Inc

Habitat for Humanity London Inc
45 Pacific Crt, Unit 10, London, Ontario

Habitat for Humanityr London was established in 1993. We are a non-profit, non-denominational Christian housing organization. We welcome partners without discrimination to help us build simple, decent, affordable homes with low-income families. 100% of ReStore revenue funds the administrative costs of Habitat Heartland Ontario. We believe that by offering a family a hand-up, not a hand-out, we empower low-income families to become successful homeowners.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity London Inc

Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island Society
4128 Mostar Road, Unit 1, Nanaimo, British Columbia

We are a non-profit, non-government, charitable organization with a mission to reduce poverty housing by building simple, decent, affordable homes. These homes are sold to qualifying low-income families at current market value, with no downpayment and an interest-free mortgage.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island Society

Habitat for Humanity Mississauga
1705 Argentia Road, Units 10-12, Mississauga, Ontario

Charitable organization that provides affordable housing for families in need.

Keywords: Housing · Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Mississauga

Habitat for Humanity Mountain View Affiliate Society
4810-50th St., Olds, Alberta

Our build has begun!! We would love to have you out to swing a hammer, wire a light, paint a wall!! No experience required!!

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Mountain View Affiliate Society

Habitat for Humanity National Capital Region
2370 Walkley Rd W, Suite 170, Ottawa, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa (Habitat GO) became an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada in 1993. As one of over 60 affiliates in Canada, Habitat GO is responsible for raising its own funds, organizing volunteers and building homes for low-income, working families living in the National Capital Region. The first Habitat GO home was built in 1994.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity National Capital Region

Habitat for Humanity North Simcoe
525 Dominion Avenue, Midland, Ontario

Habitat for Humanity North Simcoe is a community-based, non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity North Simcoe

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia
121 Ilsley Avenue, Unit U, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

The mission of the organization is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia

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