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.

🌞Morning☕Perk: "It feels like people think summer is over already and I need to curtail that rhetoric. Keep basking!" 💭❤...
08/24/2026

🌞Morning☕Perk: "It feels like people think summer is over already and I need to curtail that rhetoric. Keep basking!" 💭

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*Inspired by: love_cancan

Running for Red Door means running for shoes for children and youth.For many children living in poverty, worn-out shoes ...
08/23/2026

Running for Red Door means running for shoes for children and youth.

For many children living in poverty, worn-out shoes are one of the most visible signs of hardship.

You know how important shoes are! A new pair of properly fitting shoes can improve confidence, increase physical activity, and help children participate fully at school and in sports.

Educators reported improvements in confidence (94%), self-esteem (92%), social interaction (85%), and physical activity (74%) after children received new shoes.

The fastest way to help isn't by donating shoes—it's by sponsoring a runner.

Financial donations allow us to purchase new footwear when it's needed, in the correct size, and for the activities each child enjoys. It ensures every child receives properly fitting shoes that are comfortable, practical, and uniquely theirs.

Sponsor Team Red Door ➤ www.runningforshoes.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter


1 in 3 children in Canada are at risk of going to school on an empty stomach. 1 in 20 children do not eat lunch on a typ...
08/22/2026

1 in 3 children in Canada are at risk of going to school on an empty stomach. 1 in 20 children do not eat lunch on a typical school day.

At Red Door Family Shelter, 60% of our residents are children. Each one of them needs a healthy school lunch to help fuel their learning power. That's $32,000 in lunches every school year.

Help us raise $32K in 32 days ...

🥪 For $18.75, you can provide school lunches to a child for a week.
🍱 For $75, you can give them lunch for a month.
🙂 For $700, you can supply lunch for an entire school year.

“When you love someone, you make sure that they are well fed. I remember the food at Red Door was delicious.” –Former Resident

When a child has a healthy, tasty meal, they’ll smile. When you know that you’ve made a difference, you’ll smile too. Yes, money can buy happiness.

Donate now ➤ www.givehappiness.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter

Thank you to Kid2Kid and the Kids Marketplace for donating in support of 'Happiness is in the Bag', a school lunch progr...
08/22/2026

Thank you to Kid2Kid and the Kids Marketplace for donating in support of 'Happiness is in the Bag', a school lunch program for children at Red Door Family Shelter.

Kid2Kid understands the importance of a healthy lunch; it fuels learning, promotes inclusion, and grows confidence in children.

🥪 For $18.75, you can provide school lunches to a child for a week.
🍱 For $75, you can give them lunch for a month.
🙂 For $700, you can supply lunch for an entire school year.

Donate now ➤ www.givehappiness.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter


Paneer is walking for women and children fleeing violence.For families escaping violence, leaving home can mean leaving ...
08/21/2026

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, Paneer, 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

Saving when you give means you can give more for less. Here’s what we need in our food bank, and where it’s on sale …Fre...
08/21/2026

Saving when you give means you can give more for less. Here’s what we need in our food bank, and where it’s on sale …

FreshCo
• Campbell's Gluten Free Pho Broth 900ml for $1.88
• Quaker Chewy Bars/Dipps Granola Bars $1.99
• Club House Spices - Various flavours - $4.00

No Frills
• Post Cereal - Honeycomb/Shreddies $3.00
• Rooster Instant Noodles - $1.50 for 400g
• PC Organics Chickpeas/Black Beans/Kidney Beans $2.00 for 398ml

Food Basics
• Selection Flaked Tuna - $1.25 per can
• Selection Vegetable Oil 473ml for $2.99
• Primo Spaghetti Pasta 900g for $1.99

Shop and save a family from hunger ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Drop off canned and non-perishable items weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 21 Carlaw, Toronto.



**Product and pricing information is provided as a courtesy and is subject to change without notice. Red Door Family Shelter makes no warranties regarding accuracy, availability, or pricing at participating retailers. Red Door Family Shelter does not receive compensation from retailers.

Thank you for supporting families in need.

Thank you, Freshii on Queen East, for your continued support of the women, children, and families.No one knows better th...
08/21/2026

Thank you, Freshii on Queen East, for your continued support of the women, children, and families.

No one knows better the importance of eating healthy than Freshii. Without reliable access to healthy lunches, children are more likely to struggle with concentration and learning, school attendance, and physical and mental well-being.

Thank you for supporting the children at Red Door who are heading back to school this fall.

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

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter


"You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people around you."One in three women in Canada will exp...
08/20/2026

"You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people around you."

One in three women in Canada will experience abuse in their lifetime, including verbal, emotional, and financial abuse. 1 in 3 survivors will not disclose their experiences because they feel there is no one they can tell. 1 in 5 fear they will not be believed.

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, providing safety and support to women and families in crisis.

As a Monthly Donor to Red Door, your gift provides families in crisis with shelter, food, and support to rebuild their l...
08/20/2026

As a Monthly Donor to Red Door, your gift provides families in crisis with shelter, food, and support to rebuild their lives — today and tomorrow, when the need is greatest.

Become a Monthly Donor today …

🎁 For some, it can be easier to give a smaller gift monthly than larger gifts annually.
📅 Donations can be processed on the same day each month, reducing the need to fill out forms.
⏯️ You can pause, change, or cancel your monthly gift at any time.

Your monthly donation will make a lasting impact!

Start monthly giving today ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca/get-involved/give-now/monthly-donation/

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter

Leaving an abusive home often means walking away from financial stability, emotional security, and a place to live.In th...
08/19/2026

Leaving an abusive home often means walking away from financial stability, emotional security, and a place to live.

In these moments, the role of family becomes critical in providing the support needed to escape violence and rebuild a safe future. Unfortunately, family support isn’t always available.

“My own family is not there for me, but Red Door is.” –Former Resident

Last year, 46% of the families at Red Door were escaping violence and abuse.

Red Door provides emergency shelter, counselling, and support to rebuild their lives. From securing affordable and sustainable housing to accessing legal and employment resources, we help women take steps toward stability and independence.

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

Red Door – Toronto’s largest Gender-based Violence shelter

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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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