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The Street Haven Training Services provides free educational, life skills and pre-employment services for women. We deliver programming that is flexible and women-centered. We offer unique programs

Word On The Street – December 2024

Street Haven’s Internal Quarterly Newsletter I’m delighted to be publishing our first internal newsletter, that is aimed at providing all staA & volunteers with regular news and updates from across...

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Street Haven at the Crossroads
Street Haven at the Crossroads2 days ago
Tuesday night was one for the books. 🌸✨ 

Street Haven In Bloom, our very first donor & staff appreciation evening, was everything we hoped for. Long-time donors, our incredible frontline team, and community partners, all together at TIFF Lightbox to celebrate the people who make this work happen. 

The room was full of laughter, warmth, and so much heart. Donors got to meet the staff who show up every single day, and our team got to feel truly seen. That’s what it’s all about. 💛 

Thank you to everyone who came out and a massive thank you to our Social Committee for making the night so special. We won’t forget this one. 

Thank you to @swizzmark for capturing the night so perfectly!

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Street Haven at the Crossroads
Street Haven at the Crossroads2 days ago
What a night. Street Haven in Bloom was everything we hoped it would be. 🌸

Our first-ever donor and staff appreciation evening brought together the people who make our work possible. We had long-time donors, dedicated frontline staff, and community partners, all under one roof at the iconic TIFF Lightbox, to celebrate Street Haven together.

The night was built around connection. Donors had the chance to meet the incredible staff who pour their hearts into Street Haven every day, and our team had the chance to feel truly seen. We also had the chance to celebrate our amazing Executive Director, Andrea Paszti, whose strong and caring leadership is at the heart of our organization.

Thank you to everyone who showed up for Street Haven last night. You are the reason this work keeps growing. 💛

A special thank you to Street Haven’s Social Committee for making this event possible. Their hard work and dedication resulted in an evening we won’t forget.

Thanks to Muggaga Charles Mark for capturing the night perfectly, and to our sponsors whose generosity helped us achieve such a special evening. Sonderbloom, Gleneagles General Contractors, GR Contracting Group, Hyde HR Law, Lima Lee Simovonian LLP, Elyon Catering, Hera Interiors, and GHS Resources.

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Street Haven at the Crossroads
Street Haven at the Crossroads4 days ago
We are beyond grateful to announce an exciting new partnership with Voilà by Sobeys🛒💚

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Voilà team, Grant House residents received their first monthly grocery donation, and it was nothing short of amazing. From sanitary pads and tampons to hair dye, skin lotions, healthy snacks, canned goods, oils, juices, and even beautiful flower bouquets and plants, every single item was thoughtfully chosen and deeply appreciated.

This partnership means so much to the women we serve. Monthly donations like these help our residents access everyday essentials that make a real difference in their lives and wellbeing.

A big thank you to Hemant Rao, Site Manager of Delivery E-Commerce at Sobeys, for championing this from start to finish and making the whole process seamless for our team.

We're proud to work alongside organizations like Voilà by Sobeys, who show up for communities in meaningful ways. Here's to many more deliveries and a strong partnership ahead!

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Street Haven at the Crossroads
Street Haven at the Crossroads
Street Haven at the Crossroads6 days ago
At Street Haven, we celebrate the mothers, the role models, the caregivers, and every woman who has shown up with love, courage, and strength, whether or not they carry the title of "mom." The women who guide, protect, and inspire us deserve to be honoured today too.

Happy Mother's Day to the women who continue to inspire through care, courage, and unconditional love. From all of us at Street Haven. 💙

#MothersDay #MothersDay2026 #StreetHaven #Community #Strength #SupportWomen #WomenWhoInspire #EndHomelessness
Street Haven at the Crossroads
Street Haven at the Crossroads
Street Haven at the Crossroads1 week ago
As Mental Health Week comes to a close, we're reflecting on what this year's theme reminded us of: the power of coming together. 💙

At the heart of our programming is a simple but powerful belief: when women feel connected, to themselves and to their community, everything changes.

That's why we offer programming like yoga across our services, from our Supportive Housing to our Seniors' Social Club. These spaces are designed to foster both physical and mental wellbeing, giving the women in our programs the tools to tune into their own mental health while building meaningful connections with those around them.

Mental health support can take many forms, and sometimes, it looks like moving together, breathing together, and showing up for one another week after week.

This Mental Health Week, we're reminded that connection is not a luxury. It's essential.

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Street Haven at the Crossroads
Street Haven at the Crossroads1 week ago
📣 We're looking for a Social Media Volunteer to join our team!

If you're passionate about storytelling, content creation, and making a real difference in your community — this opportunity is for you.

🕐 Time Commitment: 6–10 hrs/week (can be split between 2 volunteers)

📅 Start Date: Within the next 2 weeks

What you'll be doing:

- Creating and posting engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn & TikTok

- Designing graphics using Canva

- Supporting content planning, trends, and scheduling

- Capturing photos and videos to bring our mission to life

What you'll gain:

- Hands-on experience building and growing a brand from scratch

- Opportunity to create a portfolio of real-world social media content

- Exposure to non-profit communications and community impact work

- Creative freedom to experiment with new ideas and trends

- Mentorship and feedback from a collaborative team

This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring content creators, marketing students, or anyone who wants to use their creative skills for good.

📩 Full volunteer position description is available on our website: https://streethaven.org/volunteer/ Apply through our website or email utrivedi@streethaven.com with your resume for more information.

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