10/21/2026
On October 19th, we opened up our doors again at the Trinity Hub.
During our closure, we had old flooring removed, new flooring installed, bathrooms and fences repainted, staff trained, policies updated, freezers hooked up, and we were able to begin construction on an additional fence that will support our property management efforts. You’ll see construction fencing up for a while longer as we work on the next phase of the outdoor project.
It felt really good to open up our doors again on Monday, with a delayed but delicious Thanksgiving lunch. Mary, one of our volunteers, brought in flowers for the tables. Two of our community member volunteers showed up right at 8 am to get coffee brewing and put out tables.
When we found out we had to close to get the floors fixed, we wanted to use the time as well as possible to complete projects that are difficult to tackle when our program space is busy all day and all night. We’re grateful for the contractors, volunteers, and City partners who supported this work.
As the Hub gets back to its regular programming, you’ll see folks around the space again. There are many people who rely on spaces like these.
In early October, The City of Peterborough shared its Homelessness Data Report for the first six months of 2026. Between January and June, 654 people experienced homelessness in our city. Of those, 156 people became homeless for the first time in their lives. That’s 156 people experiencing homelessness for the first time, a reminder of how quickly housing insecurity can become a reality for people in our community.
Our city has 112 shelter beds for youth and adults, plus 3 family rooms. It’s simply not enough to accommodate everyone who needs shelter. When folks see people sleeping downtown, tents in parks, or people waiting outside Trinity hoping for a vacant bed, it’s important to understand that there simply aren't enough shelter spaces for everyone who needs one.
There is hopeful news, too. Some interventions are working. In those same six months, 177 people became housed, whether through supportive housing, transitional housing or other forms of housing.
This is why it matters to us to do housing alongside shelter work. Shelter is an essential safety net, but it isn’t a solution to homelessness. It helps keep people safer, builds connections to support, and creates opportunities for stability. Ultimately, ending homelessness requires access to safe, affordable, and supportive housing.
A few years ago, One City started purchasing housing. We now have 51 units across 9 homes. When folks have a place to call home, can afford their rent, and receive the support they need, they have the opportunity to thrive. We’ve seen so many people who once accessed our shelter return as volunteers, colleagues, artists, caregivers, and neighbours, contributing to the same community that supported them. Homelessness is a systemic issue, and housing is a systemic solution that we will continue to invest in.
If you’ve never come by Trinity, we invite you to visit. We’re open during the day between 9 am and 7 pm. Some days, there are agencies providing supports like medical care and employment counselling. On Wednesday afternoons, Jim runs bingo; other days, there’s a crafting table set up. We know the Hub can feel unfamiliar, or even overwhelming, if you’ve never visited or had the opportunity to build relationships with the people who spend time here. We believe those relationships matter, and we’d love to connect.
To connect with us for a tour or visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjQ9dVDILC4PH_YKRknfMvDqtxhrXsWm_pPYI5Up9cmBDEOA/viewform
To see the City report:https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/memorialcentre-011-ca/media/3hnkyxr5/homelessness-data-report-jan-june-2026.pdf
Check out the renovations completed during our closure:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VL898x8NxKI
Check out what happened at the hub during our closure.
