Up With Women

Up With Women operates a drop-in center in Toronto that provides immediate support to women experiencing homelessness, poverty, and marginalization. The organization offers meals, shower facilities, clothing, and emergency supplies alongside counseling, job training, and housing assistance. Staff and volunteers help women navigate social services, build life skills, and work toward stable housing and employment. The center serves as both a refuge and a hub for practical support, recognizing that women facing homelessness often have specific needs and vulnerabilities that require gender-informed care. By combining immediate relief with longer-term pathway programs, Up With Women addresses both the urgent crisis and the underlying factors that lead to housing instability.