Community Update: Changes to Security Services at Adelaide Street Shelter

Dear Neighbours,

We want to share an important update regarding the Adelaide Street Shelter at 38 Cowdy Street.

As you know, the shelter has recently undergone several changes including the temporary closure of Frontenac Park, installation of temporary fencing to support expansion of day services and programming and a reduction in the number of shelter beds. To support these changes the City is excited to work with Allied Universal Security who have extensive experience and training in supporting shelter and day service programs at other locations and are familiar with the unique needs of shelter clients. Allied Security will begin providing on site services starting July 25, 2025. We look forward to the continued positive changes at Adelaide Street Shelter.

We also want to take this opportunity to remind you that we are still receiving feedback on the format for future engagement opportunities. If you haven’t already, please visit Get Involved Kingston to complete a short survey to tell us whether you’d like to have a Community Liaison Committee formed, have ongoing in-person engagements, or a combination of both. We will close the survey on July 31, and it only takes a few minutes to let us know and will help us understand the ways in which you’d like to remain involved and informed.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work together to foster a safe and welcoming neighbourhood.

Warm regards,
The Adelaide Shelter Team