From the outset, the city-owned building was slated to be a temporary space for the shelter, but the group was under the impression it had more time.
"The Open Door is extremely disappointed and appalled that the city would make a decision like this and that there are some councillors that feel that this is appropriate for clients," said Jessica Hutton, executive director of the Open Door Association.
"Obviously, our stance is that these are humans that are very sick and need a lot of help. And with no place to go, we have monumental concerns about what's going to happen to the population."