Red Door Family Shelter

Red Door Family Shelter Toronto’s largest family shelter – Ending family homelessness, one family at a time.

The Red Door Family Shelter provides safe and supportive emergency housing to individuals and families in need of refuge from domestic violence and to those who find themselves without accommodation.

1 in 3 children in Canada are at risk of going to school on an empty stomach. 1 in 20 children do not eat lunch on a typ...
09/05/2026

1 in 3 children in Canada are at risk of going to school on an empty stomach. 1 in 20 children do not eat lunch on a typical school day.

At Red Door Family Shelter, 60% of our residents are children. Each one of them needs a healthy school lunch to help fuel their learning power. That's $32,000 in lunches every school year.

Help us raise $32K in 32 days ...

🥪 For $18.75, you can provide school lunches to a child for a week.
🍱 For $75, you can give them lunch for a month.
🙂 For $700, you can supply lunch for an entire school year.

“When you love someone, you make sure that they are well fed. I remember the food at Red Door was delicious.” –Former Resident

When a child has a healthy, tasty meal, they’ll smile. When you know that you’ve made a difference, you’ll smile too. Yes, money can buy happiness.

Donate now ➤ www.givehappiness.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter

Thank you, Urban Barn, for your ongoing support of women, children, and families at Red Door.We’re grateful to be a ‘Bla...
09/05/2026

Thank you, Urban Barn, for your ongoing support of women, children, and families at Red Door.

We’re grateful to be a ‘Blanket the Country’ local partner again this year, beginning October 1, 2026, when in-store donations can be allocated to Red Door at Urban Barn’s Leaside and Queen West locations.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter

Every week, newly housed families rely on our food bank to help stretch limited budgets, keep healthy food on the table,...
09/04/2026

Every week, newly housed families rely on our food bank to help stretch limited budgets, keep healthy food on the table, and maintain stable housing. We receive thousands of visits annually.

Host a food drive — help fill empty cupboards — and make a meaningful difference.

Bring your workplace, school, club, or community together in support of Red Door Family Shelter.

Whether it's a one-day challenge, a week-long campaign, or an ongoing collection, every donation helps ensure women, children, and families have access to nutritious food.

Hosting a food drive is a simple way to make a meaningful impact while bringing people together around a shared purpose.

Your event can:
• Strengthen teamwork and community spirit
• Engage employees, students, members, customers, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to giving back·
• Create a fun, meaningful activity
• Help Toronto families maintain safe, stable housing

We've Made It Easy — When you register your food drive, we'll provide complimentary resources to help you promote your event, encourage participation, and celebrate your impact.

Give help. Give hope. ➤ www.hostafooddrive.ca

Red Door — Toronto’s largest family shelter

"I will not stay silent so you can stay comfortable."Approximately one in three women in Canada will experience abuse in...
09/03/2026

"I will not stay silent so you can stay comfortable."

Approximately one in three women in Canada will experience abuse in their lifetime, including verbal, emotional, and financial abuse.

It takes an average of 3 years to seek help and 7 attempts to successfully escape abuse.

If you’re in an abusive situation, say something today, to someone you can trust. Let them help you out.

Getting help and giving help can feel overwhelming. Our FREE GUIDE provides practical steps, thoughtful advice, and critical safety tips to empower individuals in these situations. No one should face abuse alone.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.saysomethingtoday.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest gender-based violence shelter

As a Monthly Donor to Red Door, your gift provides families in crisis with shelter, food, and support to rebuild their l...
09/03/2026

As a Monthly Donor to Red Door, your gift provides families in crisis with shelter, food, and support to rebuild their lives — today and tomorrow, when the need is greatest.

Become a Monthly Donor today …

🎁 For some, it can be easier to give a smaller gift monthly than larger gifts annually.
📅 Donations can be processed on the same day each month, reducing the need to fill out forms.
⏯️ You can pause, change, or cancel your monthly gift at any time.

Your monthly donation will make a lasting impact!

Start monthly giving today ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca/get-involved/give-now/monthly-donation/

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter

Children and youth at Red Door access year-round programming, including tutoring and homework support, reading and liter...
09/02/2026

Children and youth at Red Door access year-round programming, including tutoring and homework support, reading and literacy activities, educational games, and opportunities for structured learning and enrichment.

"The after-school program provided a place for me to meet other kids like me. We were all united by the love and support we felt from the Red Door shelter community." -Former Resident

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door — Toronto’s largest family shelter

Research shows that children experiencing homelessness, housing instability, poverty, or trauma are more susceptible to ...
09/01/2026

Research shows that children experiencing homelessness, housing instability, poverty, or trauma are more susceptible to the summer slide as they are less likely to have access to vital supports.

Children and youth at Red Door access year-round programming, including tutoring and homework support, reading and literacy activities, educational games, and opportunities for structured learning and enrichment.

"The after-school program provided a place for me to meet other kids like me. We were all united by the love and support we felt from the Red Door shelter community." -Former Resident

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door — Toronto’s largest family shelter

During the summer months, 1 in 4 children in Canada lose three months or more of learning. It's called the "summer slide...
08/31/2026

During the summer months, 1 in 4 children in Canada lose three months or more of learning. It's called the "summer slide" and refers to the tendency for students to lose some of the academic skills and knowledge when they are not regularly engaged in learning.

Research shows that children experiencing homelessness, housing instability, poverty, or trauma are more susceptible to the summer slide as they are less likely to have access to vital supports.

Children and youth at Red Door access year-round programming, including tutoring and homework support, reading and literacy activities, educational games, and opportunities for structured learning and enrichment.

"The after-school program provided a place for me to meet other kids like me. We were all united by the love and support we felt from the Red Door shelter community." -Former Resident

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door — Toronto’s largest family shelter

Address

21 Carlaw Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4M2R6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14169155671

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