Community Services/Non-Profits near Pickering, ON

“I used to resent the prices compared to the Salvation Army; but really, thank goodness a successful secondhand box store exists. Do not support a throwaway culture. Find authentic clothes here.”

“my review name is an alias!

honestly this shelter was the only impactful and structured environment for me throughout my journeys of finding stable housing. the staff were generally very supportive and attentive, offering aid with the daily housing tasks and other chores and household needs.
meals were not too barebones, and they did offer second helpings if you needed, or alternative snacks.
if you want to bring your green ( wink wink ) don’t even think about it ; it’s a dry house which is so incredibly important for us youth. it helps mitigate addiction, despite how awful it is during that period.
downsides are having to share rooms and/or bathroom spaces but other than it it isn’t awful. i haven’t seen bedbugs or other insects. the occasional housefly sure but that’s common.
staff will help you with finding stable housing, obtaining certain key items or programs for housewarming and celebrate your journey as you move along. you should be nice to them!!!!! they will enforce their rules and procedures but it isn’t against you; it’s the nature of the program. the only enemy you have is yourself at this point in the journey, learn some things about you while you can.

i hope others find this shelter as helpful as i do, in your transitional period. thank you :)”