- Description
S.H.I.F.T. is committed to the health and safety of participants as well as staff and volunteers. Specific expectations regarding cleaning and the use of PPE are implemented under the direction of the local public health authority. S.H.I.F.T. provides safe, respectful and welcoming overnight accommodation, meals and outreach supports to those experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness and/or food insecurity in South Simcoe. Facilitates connection to other services and resources in the community.
Three programs offered:
Emergency Overnight Shelter, Outreach and Daytime Drop-In Centre.Shelter: Serving men, women & youth nightly during the winter months, with access to a safe, warm bed, food, shower, basic needs and supplies, hard reduction supplies and onsite supports and resources to assist in finding temporary or permanent housing solutions.
- Capacity of 8 beds per night
- Intake required for admission
- No late entries
Outreach: A Housing-Focused program offering mobile supports throughout South Simcoe to individuals, couples and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness, providing access to life saving resources, supplies, referrals, and supports through brief case management.
- Access to basic needs, personal hygiene, and harm reduction supplies, as well as access to food and food resources.
Daytime Drop-In Center: Open to men, women & youth experiencing homelessness and food insecurity daily, with access to shower, food, basic needs and supplies, harm reduction supplies and computer workstation for participant use. Staff are onsite to assist with accessing resources and to provide necessary supports towards reaching housing goals.
- Access to basic needs, harm reduction supplies, food, shower, housing-related supports and computer workstations
Program hours are subject to change and may vary depending on need. Call or email to confirm program availability. All programming is primarily based out of a building located at 123 Victoria St. W. The space is a fragrance-reduced environment. Accepts donations: Visit www.shiftforgood.ca for current list and contact to discuss or arrange donations.
DO NOT DROP OFF DONATIONS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.- Comments
- Additional contact: Katie Begley, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]
- Eligibility
- No restrictions, anyone impacted by homelessness or low income.
- Application Process
- In person or call 705-890-8173.
- Office
- 705-435-7293
- Fax
- 705-417-2390
- Web Site
- https://www.shiftforgood.ca
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 662, Station Main
Alliston, ON, L9R 1V8
Canada - Languages
- English, French, Other language translators accessible upon request
- Contact
- Jenifer Pergentile, Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: ext 301 - Donor Relations and Stewardship Officer
- Candace Gordon
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-970-7149 - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- No documents required
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible - Accessible shelter room available with ramp to entry
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Community Connection, 211 Central East Region Contact Centre
- Last Updated On
- November 9, 2023
- Last Verified On
- September 8, 2023
- Address
- 123 Victoria St W
New Tecumseth, ON, L9R 1L7
Cross Street: Elizabeth St and Victoria Street W
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon7:30 am to 9:30 pmTue7:30 am to 9:30 pmWed7:30 am to 9:30 pmThu7:30 am to 9:30 pmFri7:30 am to 9:30 pmSat10:00 am to 6:00 pmSun10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Mon-Fri 7:30 am-9:30 pm * Sat, Sun 10 am-6 pm - Service Area(s)
- Adjala-Tosorontio
- Bradford West Gwillimbury
- Essa
- Innisfil
- New Tecumseth
