924 Sydenham Road Shelter Updates

We have two exciting updates to share on the progress of the 924 Sydenham Road Shelter.

First, last week we saw the arrival of the trailer units that will house 30 beds. Installation went smoothly, and final preparations are now underway.

Second, we are happy to share that CFOC-Doors of Compassion and the City are moving towards finalizing Agreements to operate the new shelter at 924 Sydenham Road. Their team brings experience in shelter operations, compassionate care, and effective community integration to support Kingston’s broader homelessness response. In addition to their extensive experience, Doors of Compassion also received endorsements from Tipi Moza, an affordable Indigenous housing non-profit here in Kingston as well as Ryandale transitional housing which has been operating in Kingston for 40 years.

The 924 Sydenham Road shelter advances City Council’s 2023-2026 Strategic priority to improve service to the unhoused and precariously housed. It also follows Council’s direction to continue moving services across a broader geography to ensure that the concentration of housing/shelter services does not continue to disproportionately affect specific districts or further concentrate and thereby stigmatize vulnerable populations.

Doors of Compassion has experience offering comprehensive 24/7 services with meals, washrooms and flexible support which will ensure a welcoming environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect at their location. They are committed to community engagement and responsiveness and will be working closely with the Community Liaison Committee on community engagement for the 924 Sydenham Road site.

For more information about Doors of Compassion visit www.doorsofcompassion.ca

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The 924 Sydenham Road Project Team