Toronto shares Winter Services Plan updates for homeless people

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Toronto – The City of Toronto shared important updates about 2023/24 Winter Services Plan that outline how it will support those experiencing homelessness during the winter months. When the Winter Services Plan was released in October, the City noted that the Plan would continue to evolve as City staff monitor demand for Warming Centres and continue to search for appropriate …

Toronto encourages residents to participate in DonateTO hub

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Toronto – the City of Toronto is celebrating Giving Tuesday by highlighting the impact of local giving and connecting residents with opportunities to give back. Occurring annually, Giving Tuesday is recognized globally as a day to emphasize the spirit of giving and inspire support for charitable causes. For the 2022 fiscal year, the City received more than 7,500 donations from …

Providing housing to homeless, asylum seekers in Toronto

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Toronto  – Mayor Olivia Chow announced that new applications are being accepted for the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB). A one-time top-up of $13.4 million, jointly funded by the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario, will support approximately 1,350 people to secure housing, helping to relieve pressure on the City’s emergency shelter system. These additional housing benefits will prioritize …