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Sometimes the smallest gestures create the biggest connections. 💛
A huge thank-you to Sandra (People’s Warden) and the York Group Executive Committee at St. James Cathedral for their generous donation to Street Haven. Because of their support, our seniors program — where 10–15 women meet weekly for arts & crafts, conversation circles, field trips and shared meals — can keep offering a safe, welcoming place to connect and belong.

Our seniors made a beautiful handmade thank-you board that we were honoured to present at the church. Partnerships like this — between churches and local nonprofits — help our city’s most isolated women feel seen and valued. Thank you, Sandra and everyone at St. James Cathedral.

“Healing begins when a woman is no longer silenced by fear, but empowered by truth, dignity, and support.” — Grace Kolawole, Director of Housing & Shelter Services.

Last week, Grace joined the Zonta Club of Toronto for a learning webinar on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)—sharing Street Haven’s frontline perspective on housing, homelessness, safety planning, and how our community can help end gender-based violence in Toronto.

Watch the webinar: Scan the QR in the graphic or click here → https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17Lb6gKJiJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Community in action: A heartfelt thank-you to Zonta Club of Toronto and member Nita McCown for donating 120 hand-knit hats for the women we serve—warmth that’s practical, personal, and powerful.

With gratitude:
• Zonta Club of Toronto — for inviting us, truly caring about women in our community, and supporting local charities through fundraising, in-kind donations, and programs like the Orange Bag Project.
• Nita McCown — for the beautiful hats.
• Grace Kolawole — for your leadership and a compelling, compassionate presentation.