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Women Experiencing Homelessness Receive Warm Welcome from the Community
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TORONTO, March 4, 2021 /CNW/ - As International Women s Day approaches, 25 local women will celebrate by moving into their new home. Fred Victor – a Toronto charity committed to ending homelessness – will welcome the women into its new shelter: Fatima House.
The shelter is re-locating from 86 Lombard Street to the 1059 College Street site.
Fatima House is a newly-renovated, accessible and pet-friendly shelter that will serve as a temporary home for up to 52 women (the current occupancy is reduced due to COVID-19 precautions). The shelter will offer meals, counselling and healthcare services, as well as housing support. Staff onsite will work with the women to help them move on to permanent, affordable housing.
Fred Victor Receives $50,000 from Penny Appeal Canada to fund their Women s Bakery
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TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Fred Victor has received $50,000 in funding from Penny Appeal Canada to support its Women s Bakery – a training program that prepares women for jobs in the food industry.
An increasing number of Toronto women are finding themselves in low-paying, temporary jobs. Unstable employment leads to more women experiencing homelessness, using shelters, and woman-led families in precarious housing.
With the economic impact of the pandemic, even more women will experience poverty and homelessness. The need for practical experience and transferable skills is vital for job security and stability.