Fred Victor
36 Lombard St M5C 1K6 Toronto, ON, Canada

Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek ! Thank you to all volunteer teams across Fred Victor for your dedication, passion, and hard work during these challenging times! We couldn't do it without you. You are the backbone of what we do! Join us in celebrating our heroes!

The impact of COVID-19 on the vulnerable communities we serve is deeply troubling. Since the start of the pandemic, the safety of our staff and clients has been our primary concern. We are very proud of our incredible staff for running successful vaccine clinics across our sites.

The Edward Hotel is now a Temporary Shelter operated by Fred Victor. It has specialized supports for homeless women, men and couples who face barriers to securing a home. Some face multiple challenges such as mental health issues, substance use, social isolation, immigration status, unemployment and underemployment. People come from diverse backgrounds. The shelter has enhanced case management and housing services, mental health and addictions counselling, trauma informed car...e support, harm reduction interventions provided by staff and Peers, access to primary health care and referrals and continuous one-on-one check in. The goal here is to help people secure permanent affordable and safe housing with connections to the community of their choice. Thank you to City of Toronto making this all possible so people living in encampments can access a safe, supportive indoor space. See more

Join Fred’s Walk - a 10km guided tour of Fred Victor’s sites and a glimpse into the causes and effects of homelessness and poverty. Because of the ongoing pandemic our walk on June 4, 2021 will once again be virtual. Register today and challenge old ideas and notions and see first-hand how together we can make a difference. Learn more: https://fredswalk2021.ca/

Looking for one-of-a-kind opportunities for your staff? Our interactive Lunch and Learns are a great way to engage your staff with the community and build your Corporate Social Responsibility work into your workplace culture. Learn more. https://www.fredvictor.org/lunch-and-learn/

March 23rd is #NationalPuppyDay and as an organization that welcomes owners and their dogs, once again we want to acknowledge the importance of having a pet by one's side. Having a pet to provide companionship, protection, and love can be a major contributing factor whether someone survives or not. They are a lifeline for their owner and a source of courage, strength, and love for someone struggling to survive.

Thank you to all volunteers, donors and supporters! We served over 400 meals and gave away 450 winter care kits to our community at 40 Oaks! Our 145 Queen Street location served an additional 670 over the holiday weekend!!

Most people are struggling with being separated from their families. Unfortunately, this is nothing new for homeless people. Many shelters don’t allow pets, meaning people experiencing homelessness are forced to choose between a warm bed and their furry friend. Staying out of the freezing cold without having to say goodbye to family is one of the best gifts they can get. Give today: https://www.fredvictor.org/gift/furry-friends-accomodation/

Gift cards are the perfect holiday gift, especially for loved ones who are hard to buy for. It’s not exactly the most creative option, but it gives the recipient freedom to choose exactly what they want or need. Gift cards are an even more powerful gift for people experiencing homelessness. With a grocery gift card, people experiencing homelessness aren’t just given the ability to eat; they’re also given the dignity of being able to choose what they eat. Buy today: https://www.fredvictor.org/gift/grocery-gift-cards/

Some say sweater weather is whenever the leaves turn. Others say it’s when you can see your own breath. But for the homeless, it’s whenever they can possibly get their hands on something warm to wear. Warm clothing like sweaters are crucial for the homeless, especially those living in Toronto, who might be unprepared for the steep decline in temperature. Buy today: https://www.fredvictor.org/gift/thick-sweater/

Here's Martin Tielli from the Rheostatics contributing to Songs For Food And Shelter's first broadcast to help feed and fight homelessness in Toronto via the Fr...ed Victor Center. Sleek Red Canoe- Alec Fraser Jr- #UprightDrumRig, Aly Wynne and Natasha Sasic-BGs, Martin Tielli-vocals and guitar, Chris Peters the boss of high beam lighting and other things. If you'd like to see the great line up on the second broadcast on Monday, Dec 7th at 7:30pm go to Alec Fraser Jr Productions and LIKE the page to be notified. Here's the link https://www.facebook.com/pg/alecfrasermusic/photos Some of the artists for Songs For Food And Shelter #2 are Steve Strongman, Al Lerman, Suzie Vinnick, Lonesome Ace Stringband with John Showman and Chris Coole, Michelle Rumball, Fergus Hambleton, Clela Errington, and Bill Heffernan. More to announce shortly. ###FredVictor ###songsforfoodandshelter ###martintielli

Everyone knows that a hot plate of hearty food can warm the soul. What not everyone knows is how far a hot meal can go towards warming the body of someone who’s been sitting outside in the cold for hours, or even days. Warm food provides the homeless with the heat and nutrition they often lack, but also a sense of belonging and community that comes with sitting around a table with others. Buy a meal today: https://www.fredvictor.org/gift/hot-meal/

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Steve Strongman will appear on the 2nd Songs For Food And Shelter ONLINE Monday, Dec 7, at 7:30pm to help fight homelessness in Toronto via Facebook Premier in ...support of the registered charity Fred Victor who help feed and shelter people that have nowhere else to go. Winter is coming, can you imagine? https://www.facebook.com/FredVictorCentre/ Here's a teaser video of what to expect on broadcast night. River: Steve Strongman-vocal and guitar, Alec Fraser Jr- #UprightDrumRig The line up of artists on Songs For Food And Shelter is spectacular and hopefully we can raise even more money and awareness on Dec 7th. Texas trio Grady and Al Lerman have signed up to help with more artists to be announced shortly. ALL LIVE PERFORMANCES OF ORIGINAL SONGS OR PUBLIC DOMAIN. If you have no money to contribute due to Covid, we understand. Sharing these posts will help immensely. Go to Alec Fraser Jr Productions on Facebook and LIKE the page to be notified of the broadcast https://www.facebook.com/pg/alecfrasermusic/photos ###fredvictor ###rolandtm6pro ###SongsForFoodAndShelter Thank you. https://www.facebook.com/SteveStrongmanMusic/about/