Emergency Shelter


YWCA Toronto operates two free shelters for individuals over the age of 16, who identify as women, transgender or non-binary and, who are experiencing homelessness. We support individuals to access safe space and to work on their goals, including housing. We currently operate two emergency shelters: 1st Stop Woodlawn Shelter and Davenport Shelter.

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1st Stop Woodlawn

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Davenport Shelter

Related Programs


Emergency Shelter from Violence 

Find out about our emergency shelter for women fleeing violence.

Permanent Housing 

Explore our permanent housing programs. 

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