Good Shepherd Refuge Social Ministries

Good Shepherd Refuge Social Ministries provides emergency shelter, meals, and support services to people experiencing homelessness and housing instability across Toronto. The organization operates multiple shelters and drop-in centers offering safe spaces, food programs, and connections to mental health and addiction services. Staff and volunteers help clients access employment support, housing assistance, and identification documents needed to stabilize their lives. Good Shepherd Refuge works with individuals facing various barriers to housing, including those with mental illness, substance use challenges, and prior incarceration. The ministry also offers counseling, job training, and case management to help people transition toward self-sufficiency and permanent housing.