Red Door Family Shelter

Red Door Family Shelter Toronto’s largest family shelter – Ending family homelessness, one family at a time.

The Red Door Family Shelter provides safe and supportive emergency housing to individuals and families in need of refuge from domestic violence and to those who find themselves without accommodation.

Paneer is walking for women and children fleeing violence.For families escaping violence, leaving home can mean leaving ...
10/13/2026

Paneer is walking for women and children fleeing violence.

For families escaping violence, leaving home can mean leaving behind everything familiar.

At Red Door, they find safety, support, counselling, children’s programs, and help building a path forward.

Led by Red Door’s four-legged office ambassador, Team Paneer & Pals is taking part in the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk to help women and children rebuild their lives in safety.

Every step (and tail wag) helps light the way to safety.

Support or Join Team Paneer & Pals ➤ www.walkwithpaneer.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter

In the past year, we have reduced the average length of stay in our shelter by 21%.Through our Pathway to Housing progra...
10/13/2026

In the past year, we have reduced the average length of stay in our shelter by 21%.

Through our Pathway to Housing program and the vital, families are finding stability sooner, rebuilding their lives, and moving toward brighter futures.

"Red Door provided that brief sanctuary that I desperately needed to get control back into my life, to begin to build a healthy future for my son and daughter." –Former Resident

With your support, hope is restored and individuals and families are equipped to build brighter futures in homes of their own.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter

Poverty is on the rise, homelessness in Canada is up nearly 60%, and an increasing number of parents are facing impossib...
10/12/2026

Poverty is on the rise, homelessness in Canada is up nearly 60%, and an increasing number of parents are facing impossible choices between paying rent, buying groceries, and keeping their children safe.

In the past year, we have reduced the average length of stay in our shelter by 21%.

Through our Pathway to Housing program and the vital, families are finding stability sooner, rebuilding their lives, and moving toward brighter futures.

"Red Door provided that brief sanctuary that I desperately needed to get control back into my life, to begin to build a healthy future for my son and daughter." –Former Resident

With your support, hope is restored and individuals and families are equipped to build brighter futures in homes of their own.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter

Thanksgiving has a way of reminding us of the people who quietly make life better.The neighbour who checks in.The friend...
10/12/2026

Thanksgiving has a way of reminding us of the people who quietly make life better.

The neighbour who checks in.
The friend who listens.
The person who shows up when they don’t have to.

At Red Door Family Shelter, you are one of those people.

Your kindness has helped families through some of the hardest moments of their lives. You may never meet the families you’ve helped, but please know that what you do matters.

So, this Thanksgiving, there’s no ask. No donation button.

Just three simple words: You are appreciated.

We noticed. It mattered. Thank you. We’re grateful you’re part of our community.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Red Door. ❤️

Thank you for supporting women, children, and families at Red Door.Your support helps families feel cared for and connec...
10/11/2026

Thank you for supporting women, children, and families at Red Door.

Your support helps families feel cared for and connected during a challenging time, while contributing to the safety and stability they need to move forward.

We’re grateful for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of families in our community.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door – Toronto's largest family



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Feeling thankful feels good. Saying it feels even better.A simple “thank you” can lift your spirits — and someone else’s...
10/10/2026

Feeling thankful feels good. Saying it feels even better.

A simple “thank you” can lift your spirits — and someone else’s.

And gratitude has a ripple effect; people who feel appreciated are twice as likely to help others.

Who haven’t you thanked yet?

Make Thanksgiving about the people who quietly make our lives better:

• Your mom who still checks in.
• The grandchild who helps out.
• The friend who listens.
• The teacher who saw something in you.
• The neighbour who brought in your garbage bins.
• The mentor who believed in you.
• The nurse who treated you with kindness.
• The cashier who remembers your name.
• The coach who gave your child confidence.
• The stranger who was patient when you were having a terrible day.

Tell them. Not just “Happy Thanksgiving,” but “Thank you for what you did. I noticed. It mattered.”

Say thanks. Feel good. Pass it along.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door — Toronto’s largest family shelter

Thank you for supporting women, children, and families at Red Door.Your support helps families feel cared for and connec...
10/10/2026

Thank you for supporting women, children, and families at Red Door.

Your support helps families feel cared for and connected during a challenging time, while contributing to the safety and stability they need to move forward.

We’re grateful for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of families in our community.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door – Toronto's largest family



“Daughters are no longer raised to be wives. They're raised to be people. And some people are really not okay with that....
10/08/2026

“Daughters are no longer raised to be wives. They're raised to be people. And some people are really not okay with that."

Approximately one in three women in Canada will experience abuse in their lifetime, including verbal, emotional, and financial abuse.

It takes an average of 3 years to seek help and 7 attempts to successfully escape abuse.

If you’re in an abusive situation, say something today, to someone you can trust. Let them help you out.

Getting help and giving help can feel overwhelming. Our FREE GUIDE provides practical steps, thoughtful advice, and critical safety tips to empower individuals in these situations. No one should face abuse alone.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.saysomethingtoday.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest gender-based violence shelter

Address

21 Carlaw Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4M2R6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14169155671

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