- Description
- Interest free loans assist individuals in establishing themselves in safety
- funds can be used for rent deposits, moving expenses, basic furniture, storage expenses, utility deposits and arrears
- other expenses approved on case by case basis
- not intended for rental arrears if not directly related to violence
- Eligibility
- Trans and cisgender women, and Two Spirit and gender-diverse individuals, 18 years and older, recently leaving abuse (within last 12 months); must have legal immigration status in Canada
Residency Requirements: Must reside in, or be in process of moving to, City of Toronto or Peel Region at time of application - Application Process
- Referral from community or social service agency; referring worker completes form and submits letter of support (must be on agency letterhead and addressed to YMCA Toronto December 6 Fund)
Contact for information; visit website for referral form and program flyer - Documents Required
- Documents must include referral form and support letter from referring agency, 2 pieces of identification (including photo ID), source of income (social assistance accepted), active bank account, proof of expense related to loan
Contact for information
- Office
- 416-929-6944 ext 280
- Web Site
- https://www.ywcatoronto.org
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 87 Elm St
Toronto, ON, M5G 0A8
Canada - Languages
- English, Interpreter services available for all languages
- Director, Shelter and Clinical Services
- Harmony Adzido
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-961-8100 ext 316 - Fees
- None
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- December 8, 2025
- Last Verified On
- May 23, 2025
- Address
- 80 Woodlawn Ave E
Toronto, ON, M4T 1C1
Cross streets: Yonge St and St.Clair Ave
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm; evening hours may be available, call for informationMon9:30 am to 5:50 pmTue9:30 am to 5:50 pmWed9:30 am to 5:50 pmThu9:30 am to 5:50 pmFri9:30 am to 5:50 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
- Peel Region

