Alliston Out Of The Cold
41 Paris St Alliston, ON, Canada

We are currently seeking someone to assist in the seamless functioning of the shelter throughout the night. Shelter Workers will work 3-4 12-hour shift, from 9PM-9AM, on a rotating basis. Successful candidates will be placed on an alternating schedule to cover shifts throughout the duration of the week. Please note: This is a TEMPORARY, FULLTIME contract position, working exclusively NIGHT SHIFT. RESPONSIBILITIES:...Continue reading

Thank you Nana! These masks will be available to the community through our outreach program. Anyone in need of one can contact us via our outreach phone (705) 890-8173. Thanks to CONTACT and UWSM for helping to get these to us.

Sending love to our wonderful community today. Thank you from all of us at Alliston Out of the Cold. We simply could not do what we do without you all! *remember the shelter will be open from 9-6 during the province wide lock down*

In response to the province wide lock down Alliston Out of the Cold will remain open during the day as a warming centre. *Dec 26th -Jan 23rd 9am-6pm *Drinks, snacks and lunch available. #townofnewtecumseth #newtecumseth #aotc #makeadifference

Thank you Trevor's Roof Repairs!

Flato is proud to be able to donate to Alliston Out Of The Cold. It's been a difficult year for everyone at Alliston Out Of The Cold as they have been working h...ard to provide a safe and warm environment for those experiencing homelessness. If you would like to help by donating or volunteering, please visit https://allistonoutofthecold.com/ for more info! #donate #homelessness #homelessshelter #happytohelp

Buy once, give twice... Alliston Out Of The Cold is excited to share our holiday gift card fundraiser. For a limited time all gift cards purchased thru FundScrip (link below) will benefit AOTC with a small percentage of sales going to the shelter, at no additional cost to you!... You purchase a $25 gift card for Starbucks, you get a $25 gift card for Starbucks. You can have your gift cards delivered directly to you or select to have it arrive with our group order and pick up from the shelter Dec 10th. Anyone can use this link to purchase gift cards that will benefit Alliston Out of the Cold so PLEASE LIKE & SHARE this post.

Friday to do list: Sign up to walk & fundraise for the Coldest Night of the Year benefiting Alliston Out Of The Cold Leave a in the comments if you are with us! Link in bio. #townofnewtecumseth #newtecumseth #alliston #beeton #tottenham #makeadifference #aotc #cnoy21 #dogood

As our area moves into the red zone the services of Alliston Out of the Cold become even more crucial. Join us in February for our annual fundraiser #coldestnightoftheyear Start a team. Join a team. Donate to a team. We need your support! https://cnoy.org/location/alliston... #newtecumseth #alliston #tottenham #beeton #makeadifference #cnoy21 #aotc #fundraising

Friends we need your creative power! Our organization needs a new name. We've been busy these past few years. We service an area far greater than Alliston. Over the years we’ve expanded, with new programming to meet the needs of our growing community. We offer a Community Dinner program, and recently established our Outreach program, in addition to our Emergency Overnight Shelter. We are more than the church basement out of the cold program we began as.... We'd love your input. We will announce our new name on February 20, 2021: event day for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser! Comment your suggestions here.

Tomorrow is OPENING DAY! Community Dinner 5:30-7:00PM DAILY Open to anyone in need of a warm meal. ... Social distancing and masks mandatory. Participants must sign-in and complete a brief health screening prior to entry. To-go option available. Emergency Overnight Shelter (16+) Intake Hours 7:30-9:30PM First come, first-served. NO BED HOLDS Social distancing and masks mandatory. Guests must sign-in and complete a health-screening at entry/exit. Outreach MON/TUES/FRI 1:00-9:00PM Self-referral Access to food, basic needs, harm reduction supplies and ongoing support. #aotc #newtecumseth #itscoldoutthere

This week AOTC Executive Director - Jenifer Pergentile sat down with TNT Weekly to talk about our organization and the programs we offer. Host - Antonio Leal was shocked by some of the information that was shared. Check it out. Maybe you’ll learn a thing or two, too. Ps: what an incredible surprise visit (check it out around 3:28) #aotc #makeadifference #newtecumseth #tntweekly

Shop local, support local! The Rosemont General Store and their Holiday Winter market is collecting non-perishable food donations for @goodshepherdfoodbankalliston and $$ donations for Alliston Out of the Cold (they have collection canisters inside at checkout and outside at our Hot chocolate stand.)

Alliston Out of the Cold is hiring. Check out the job posting for more details.

So blessed to have sat down with TNT Weekly to discuss homelessness in our community. Stay tuned for the podcast, to be released tomorrow!

Support local, shop local. * 10% of profits will be donated to Alliston Out Of The Cold! *

This week, Executive Director, Jeni Pergentile will be joining TNT Weekly, to talk about AOTC programs, and assisting those experiencing homelessness and/or food insecurity in New Tecumseth and the surrounding area.

Alliston Out of the Cold is pleased to announce our annual fundraiser Coldest Night of the Year will be taking place in February as a Covid friendly virtual event. There will be an option to do a self directed walk on Feb 20th. This fundraiser is our biggest of the year and we are beyond excited! Create a team....join a team....donate to a team....... We want you all to join us and with no registration fee this year, there is nothing stopping you. Alliston Out of the Cold thanks you; you are making a difference in our community. You can now follow us on Instagram @allistonoutofthecold https://cnoy.org/location/alliston

The Rotary Club of Alliston is participating in a calendar lottery, whose proceeds benefit countless charities throughout the area. Alliston Out of the Cold will be the benefactor of some of these funds. Check out their post for details on where/how to purchase your calendars today! We are so blessed to be a part of a community that is so generous and caring! #aotc #newtecumseth #rotaryclub #itscoldoutthere #makeadifference

Our friends Grant and Sarah are killing it tonight. If you’re not watching this live, you’re missing out! https://www.facebook.com/grantboyer/videos/10223640023893252/

Join us on November 5th 2020 @ 7:30 for our Annual General Meeting. This year we will be meeting over Zoom. If you’re interested in joining please email [email protected] and we will be sure to email the link. We also have our Annual General Report viewable on our website: https://allistonoutofthecold.com//Annual-Report-2019-20-co

Our Emergency Overnight Shelter Program is at-risk! If we are unable to open, there is no other emergency shelter program in all South Simcoe to fill our absence. The next closest shelters are in Barrie and Newmarket, where individuals from our community are not prioritized. As the only emergency shelter serving the area, Alliston Out of the Cold saw a 37% increase in users of our program from season 2 to season 3. The numbers of those in need of service is predicted to ris...e because of the impact of COVID19 on mental/physical health and the economic repercussions of the shutdown and changes to people’s income or access to money. With reduction in the capacity of shelters everywhere due to COVID19, the county-wide shelter system knows that there will be many service seekers turned away from accessing services, due to lack of beds. This may very well be the year we see deaths due to exposure like never before. #aotc #makeadifference #community #newtecumseth See more

Oct 10th represents #WorldHomelessDay, a day dedicated to focusing on the homeless needs in our community and providing the community with an opportunity to get involved. We’ve been suggesting ways to help support the homeless situation in New Tecumseth thru Alliston Out of the Cold these past few days and today, we make our final suggestion. It can seem like the hardest one to ask for but it is the most crucial and necessary in order for the shelter to continue its outreac...h program, its overnight shelter and its community dinner. #1 Make a cash donation! No amount is too small. Your generosity is felt every time we help someone in our community. Please consider donating today. Please like and share this post. With our thanks. Happy Thanksgiving! #aotc #makeadifference #community #worldhomelessday #newtecumseth https://www.allistonoutofthecold.com/donate

Happy Friday all! Here is another suggestion on how to support Alliston Out of the Cold... #2 Get ready for Coldest Night of the Year Walk 2021. Last year we ran an incredibly successful 5km walk. More than 100 people walked thru the streets, raising over $50,000 for Alliston Out of the Cold. This year the walk may look a little different but these funds have never been more necessary to the shelter. Start planning your team & fundraising goals. Keep your eye on our page... for more details about registration. #aotc #worldhomelessday #makeadifference #community #cnoy20 #newtecumseth https://cnoy.org/home

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. Dr. Seuss #3 Volunteer. You are so necessary to the success of what we do. We literally could not provide the outreach and shelter resources without your hands on support. To learn more about the roles, opportunities and commitments and what we are doing to ensure a safe experience for everyone, visit the link here. #aotc #community #newtecumseth #makeadifference #worldhomelessday... https://allistonoutofthecold.com/volunteer/

The purpose of #WorldHomelessDay on Oct 10th is to draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved. With that said, here is another way to help and support Alliston Out Of The Cold. #4 Donate to the Foodbank. We don't have a lot of storage at our facility (a new larger building is something we aspire to) but the Foodbank supplies us with food to help support our clients needs. We can take what we need, when we ne...ed it, ensuring there is no waste. Thank you to everyone who supports the Foodbank! We appreciate you. #newtecumseth #community #makeadifference #aotc #donate

As we lead up to October 10th and #WorldHomelessDay we wanted to share with our community what you can do to help support Alliston Out of the Cold. We are so lucky to live in a community where one of the most frequent questions we get is, "How can I help?". Over the next few days we will be sharing small, easy actionable items you can do (or might already be doing) to help. #5... Donate your clothing items to The Clothes Line in Alliston. They are currently accepting donations by appointment only. 705-434-0790 Did you know that The Clothes Line supports Alliston Out of the Cold by providing tickets we can offer to our clients. Alliston Out of the Cold runs an outreach program where this resource can be accessed. This allows our clients to shop for what they need (and prefer) with dignity. #WorldHomelessDay #community #newtecumseth #aotc #makeadifference

A huge THANK YOU to Peel Mutual Insurance Company for a generous donation to Alliston Out of the Cold. Your kindness and contribution is greatly appreciated! Our Emergency Shelter and Outreach Program are entirely community funded and donations like these are essential for the success of our operations.

Hello! My name is Alicia and I’ve recently joined the AOTC board. I will be helping with the fund raising efforts that are so vital and necessary to keeping this important resource open. Especially due to COVID I’ve never felt more connected to my community & neighbors. ... Do you feel the same? I volunteered last year at the shelter with my two kids in tow. It felt good and necessary to give back in this small way. What I’ve learned since joining Alliston Out of the Cold is that they need volunteers! We can’t do what we do, without YOU! As one of the primary support networks for homelessness in New Tecumseth (and surrounding areas) we have both an outreach program and overnight emergency shelter program that could benefit from a few hours of your time, at least once a month. We have various roles to fill and we are confident we can find something that suits your comfort level these days. All our volunteer roles will follow the safe mandates of COVID-19 and AOTC will ensure all health protocols are in place to keep everyone safe. Have time to give? We love you already! Interested to know more? Please contact [email protected] or head to our website and complete the volunteer application at https://allistonoutofthecold.com/volunteer/ Don’t have time? (Hey, we get it. Life is crazy!) Can I ask this favour instead? Like & Share this post.

Access to affordable housing is a big issue, not only in Simcoe County, but throughout Canada. Now is the time to act! Check out this article and consider joining the campaign to end homelessness now!

A letter from our Executive Director... Hello beloved AOTC family of supporters! What a year this has been so far!! We are in the midst of some very unpredictable and uncertain times, and those we serve are in need of our help, now more than ever! In case you’ve been wondering what we’ve been up to In March we were challenged by the declaration of the COVID19 global pandemic, and we were forced to prematurely close our Community Dinner meals for the winter season. Additio...Continue reading

AOTC is expanding it's programming! Head over to our Outreach Page to like and follow what's happening. While you're there, complete the survey and help us to ensure that we are serving our community the best way we can!

SIGN THE PETITION: Tell Parliament that the time to end homelessness is now! https://act.newmode.net/action/end-homelessness

Last week the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) launched a report, Recovery for All: Proposals to Strengthen the National Housing Strategy and End Homelessness. The report concluded that the Recovery for All plan can end homelessness in Canada by 2030 while saving Canadians $18 billion -- all while creating thousands of jobs! If this pandemic has taught us anything it’s that we can end #homelessness in Canada if we choose to. The opportunity for real change is b...efore us and this #RecoveryForAll report highlights how it can be done, including a shift to prevention. - Stephen Gaetz Check out the report and learn how you can sign up and take action now! https://www.recoveryforall.ca

AOTC is hiring!! We are looking for some experienced and enthusiastic people to join our team! The Shelter Support Worker position is responsible for ensuring the seamless function of the day-to-day operations of our extended shelter program in response of the COVID19 global pandemic. Check out this link for more details about the position, qualifications and how to apply: https://www.indeedjobs.com/alliston-out-of-the-cold

Hello Amazing Supporters. Thank you so very much for your donations of t-shirts and underwear to the shelter. It was very needed and greatly appreciated. Our community is amazing! As we continue to operate under a new model during the province wide COVID-19 state of emergency, more and more needs are arising for our operations. ... Today we are asking for support in the form of Grocery Gift Card Donations. We are continuing to support our vulnerable members of the community 24/7 and even with our current meal donations there is still a need to pick up food items for our guests. At this time we are asking for Donations of Gift Cards to the grocery stores on the west end of Alliston : Zhers, Freshco and Giant Tiger as well as Gift Cards for Costco. Any amount is greatly appreciated! If purchasing gift cards is not an option, would you consider making a donation to Alliston Out of the Cold via e-transfer to [email protected]. If you are able to provide a donation it can be dropped off at the shelter at 41 Paris St. Alliston between 4:30 and 6:00pm or give us a call at 705-435-7293 to arrange a drop off time. Thank you again for your consideration and support! We are not able to operate without you and your support in this time. THANK YOU!

Donations Needed! Hello amazing Alliston Out of the Cold supporters. We are making a call for donations! Alliston Out of the Cold is continuing to support homeless and marginalized members of our community and at this time we have a few needs. ... We are currently seeking donations of mens t-shirts and underwear size medium and large. T-shirts can be new, or slightly used. Underwear must be new and in original packaging. Donations can be dropped off at the shelter between 9:00am -4:00pm until May 3rd. If you are looking to make a donation after May 3rd, please call the shelter at 705-435-7293 to set up a drop-off time. Thank you for your support!

In light of the ever evolving flow of information and what is available to us to assist in making things happen, we are making every effort to remain open!! Starting April 1 we will be moving to a 24/7 shelter, for those that are currently accessing our services. In line with COVID19 recommendations and in an effort to manage the risk of exposure for our guests and staff/volunteers, unfortunately, we are unable to take any new or returning guests at this time. Drob-by ...hours are scheduled daily 12 (noon) until 2pm for anyone in the community presently living rough or in other precarious living situations, for pariticipants to gather supplies, food and other necessities (as long as we have the supply/stock to provide). Our manpower has dwindled significantly, making scheduling and coverage a challenge - so we will remain open and operating in this way for as long as we are able. Should things change we are prepared to look at alternate options for service to help support those that are experiencing homelessness in New Tecumseth and the surrounding areas. Support from the community is appreciated at this time. Anyone wishing to support the program can contribute via PayPal or e-transfer. Check out our website for more information on how to donate. As always, physical donations of goods, food or other items, will not be accepted at the door without prior arrangement and approval. Thank you for your support in this incredibly difficult time! We have a really great community of supporters and helpers and we are blown away by the love this community has shown for one of our more vulnerable populations!

To do our part in flattening the curve and to keep our volunteers and guests safe, Alliston Out of the Cold has cancelled the Community Dinners for the foreseeable future. Our Emergency Overnight Shelter remains open for the time being; however we are restricting our services to only those who are already utilizing our emergency overnight shelter program, as well as those who are living rough and have nowhere to go. Those who are currently housed, staying in other shelters.../lodging and/or who have some type of accommodations will not be able to access AOTC due to the public health crisis. Thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers who are helping us to continue services at this time. We have a goal of remaining open until the end of the month. As the situation is ever evolving, however, we will assess our shelter operations weekly and update as/when things change.

Rural homelessness can look so different than the stereotypical homelessness we are used to seeing. Hidden homelessness is exceptionally more difficult to address, because a good majority of the battle is convincing people that it’s happening.

What an incredible FIRST EVER Coldest Night of the Year in support of Alliston Out of the Cold! WOW! We are totally blown away by all of the support and love from our community! With YOUR help we are 87% of the way to our goal! There is still time to donate - head to the CNOY webpage to find out how you can contribute. Check out the INCREDIBLE pictures taken by our official photographer for the event - Kristin Peereboom Photography... www.cnoy.org/location/alliston

Online donations will be accepted until March 31st. Head to www.cnoy.org/location/Alliston to help us reach our goal and #makeadifference in our community. #cnoy20 #aotc

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Check out this video about Mark's story with Alliston Out of the Cold

On Feb.22nd Alliston Out of the Cold is hosting it's inaugural Coldest Night of the Year event. Join us, as we walk the downtown streets of Alliston, raising awareness of and funds for our programming. www.cnoy.org/location/alliston #cnoy20 #aotc #makeadifference

Route Marshalls and Rest Stop Attendants needed for our Coldest Night of the Year event. - outdoors(dress warm) - 4 hours (4-8pm) - communicating with route leader and team - enthusiastically encouraging walkers as they pass... - directing walker traffic along route - can sign for volunteer hours Head to www.cnoy.org/location/alliston #cnoy20 #aotc #makeadifference

11 days until we walk! #cnoy20 #aotc #makeadifference

Need some incentive to come out and join us on February 22?? Check out the Matching funds button on our CNOY webpage to see if your employer will match the donation you make and/or the funds you raise. Some even provide a grant for a set number of volunteer hours you carry out.

We have reached 100 walkers! Have you registered to join us Feb. 22nd? Join a team or create one of your own. ... #cnoy20 #aotc #makeadifference

Only 16 days to go now! Who’s with us?

Only 21 days until the big event! Join us and brave the cold to show your support for Alliston Out of the Cold. #aotc #makeadifference #cnoy20

We are in the home stretch! Have you signed up?? Join us Feb. 22nd and help us reach our goal. #aotc #makeadifference #cnoy20

On February 22nd we are hosting our very first Coldest Night of the Year event!! This fun, family-friendly national walk joins thousands of people across Canada walking in support of charities that serve those who are hungry, hurting and experiencing homelessness. Funds raised locally go to Alliston Out of the Cold. Check out www.cnoy.org/location/Alliston for everything you need to know about the event. Here are the ways YOU can participate:... 1) TEAM CAPTAIN! Do you have a team of fun, community minded people around you? Either at work, within your family or friends? We are looking for teams of participants to set a goal, fundraise and walk together. YOU WILL GET SUPPORT! If you are interested we will support you along the way, the website is amazing and will help track your team members and your fundraising goals. You will also be gathering and supporting your team on the day of the walk! 2) PARTICIPANT! Are you interested in participating in this event by setting a fundraising goal, promoting and raising funds for the shelter and then coming out to walk on February 22, 2020? Please sign up! Either join an existing team or become an independent walker. We would love to have your support! 3) VOLUNTEERING! Are you interested in participating in this event in a volunteer capacity?There are many positions that need to be filled on our event day - head to the website and click on the volunteer button. 4) SUPPORT! If you are unable to participate in any of the above capacities but would still like to support Alliston Out of the Cold please consider supporting another participant to help them reach their fundraising goals by making a pledge their page today! 5) EVENT SPONSOR! If you are a part of, or know a business that would like to be a corporate sponsor for the Coldest Night of the Year event, connect with us! This is a great opportunity to get your business name into the community and support an amazing cause. You are welcome to participate in any or ALL of the ways listed above. Won’t you join us??

This story is all too real for the people who are accessing our shelter. Our guests share similar stories to those depicted in this piece - one major difference is that homelessness in New Tecumseth and the surrounding areas isn’t as ‘visible’. Hidden homelessness - meaning you can’t ‘see’ it (as much) - is couch surfing, living in cars, accessing emergency shelters or temporary accommodations, living rough (in tents, etc.), and sleeping in nooks and crannies where and when...ever they can. Did you know that the average wait to obtain subsidized housing in South Simcoe can be anywhere between 6 to 11 years?! The definition of affordable housing is that a household spends no more than 30% of their monthly income on housing expenses. Did you know that nearly half (that’s almost FIFTY per cent) of South Simcoe residents are spending over 30% of their monthly income on housing costs?! Canadians spending 50% or more of their monthly income on housing expenses are at increased risk of homelessness. Here in New Tecumseth we are experiencing an alarming increase in individuals seeking assistance. Our rents are sky rocketing and affordable housing is next to non-existent. Something has to be done. #aotc #makeadifference #endhomelessness

A BIG Thank You to Jessie Cloutier!! This local youth chose to make AOTC the benefactor of the funds she raised as a part of her Social Justice action project for her Equity class. On Dec. 7, Jessie rented a booth at the first ever Banting Marketplace and teamed up with incredible organizations to sell their goods and promote ethical consumerism. She used some of the money raised to purchase needed items for AOTC and donated the remaining $500 to general operations of AOTC... programming. #aotc #makeadifference #youthempowerment #incredibleyouth #bethechange