Toronto Without Homeless

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On any given day over 8,500 people in Toronto are experiencing homelessness.

Homesfirst organization

Status: In Development, Looking for Funding & Partners

Homelessness is a complex, urgent and growing issue in Toronto. There are approximately 8,500 people in Toronto who are experiencing homelessness, many more are experiencing “hidden homelessness”, and thousands of others are on the wait list for supportive housing. Statistics on Homelessness

On any given day over 8,500 people in Toronto are experiencing homelessness.
For every 10,000 people in Toronto, 30 are homeless.
In 2018, nearly half of Toronto’s homeless population reported being homeless for over 6 months, which makes them chronically homeless.
Over 30% of Toronto’s homeless live with a mental health issue, and over 25 per cent live with an addiction.
94% of those experiencing homelessness in Toronto want permanent housing, but face barriers in securing it.
80% said they need more affordable housing options.
In the past 10 years, average market rent for a one-bedroom has increased by 33%. In that same time, Ontario Works shelter benefits have increased only 10%.

Our goal is to find new innovative solutions and change these statistics, so we have Zero Homeless in Toronto.

Our Solutions

Mobile App Our “Better Future” App, currently in development, connects people who need help with those that can offer specific help, based on their location and their preferences. This technology empowers communities to respond quickly and effectively, providing personalized support to individuals facing homelessness or difficult situations. By leveraging real-time connections, we can mobilize resources more efficiently, ensuring faster intervention and long-term impact.
Homelessness Prevention The most effective way to address homelessness is to prevent it before it happens. When we take on a case, we stay with the individual until they are out of crisis and on a path to stability. This hands-on, personalized approach significantly reduces the risk of homelessness and leads to lasting results. Even helping a small number of people avoid homelessness contributes to a long-term reduction in overall homelessness. Currently, volunteers are leading these efforts, but with sufficient funding, we could scale this approach and make an even greater impact.