Blue Door

LACE UP your skates and join Blue Door at Durham Region's Hockey Helps the Homeless Tournament! ???? On April 12, 2025 at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre, hit the ice and join the fight against homelessness. Every dollar raised goes toward life-changing programs that provide safe housing, wraparound supports, and hope for individuals and families at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. ?? Register TODAY to play at this year's @hockeyhelpsca Durham Region tournament at https://bit.ly/41wrSRk ?? #HockeyHelpstheHomeless #PlayForACause #Changemakers #Register #DurhamRegion

This is the LAST WEEKEND to donate and support our Coldest Night of the Year Richmond Hill walk presented by Home Trust! Blue Door wants to extend another huge thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised, walked, volunteered, and sponsored the event ?????? Donate while you can at cnoy.org/richmondhill! ?? #EndingHomelessness #ThankYou #Donate

A heartfelt thank you to Reetu Gupta from the Easton's Group of Hotels and The Gupta Family Foundation for their generous donation of gift cards to Blue Door's Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold program! ?? Your continued support year after year makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals we serve. We are so grateful for your kindness and dedication to supporting our community! ?? Donate to support Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold by visiting https://bit.ly/3tfFwdY

?? Did you know? Leeder Place offers specialized child and youth supports including school assessments, breakfast and homework clubs, field trips, school supplies, accompaniment to school appointments, monthly birthday celebrations, health information, and so much more. By creating a safe and supportive environment, Blue Door helps children and youth build brighter futures. ?? To learn more about Blue Door's emergency housing programs, visit https://bit.ly/3PvoGPU ??

We were proud to attend the 360oExperience, an annual fundraising event by @360okids that gives participants a glimpse into the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness. On one of the coldest nights of the year, individuals navigate the night from 6:30pm-6:00am without a safe place to sleep, seeking safe housing while gaining insight into the realities of homelessness and the vital support services available in York Region. Events like these raise awareness and inspire action to create lasting change. Thank you to everyone who took part and showed their support! ?? #360Experience #SupportYouth #EndHomelessness

Take a look at the key findings from Maytree’s latest policy brief on Ontario’s homelessness crisis ?? Homelessness is rising, with chronic homelessness nearly doubling in two years. Meanwhile, provincial spending has stagnated. To truly end chronic homelessness, we need a $11 billion investment over the next decade to build deeply affordable housing. Read the full brief to understand the urgent action needed: https://bit.ly/41TmOq4 ?? #HousingIsAHumanRight #EndHomelessness

??? This week, we talk with Erin Dej, an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University and a long-time researcher in homelessness and housing. We talk about her incredible new documentary examining Homelessness in mid-size cities. It's a podcast episode you won't want to miss! Watch the full episode at linktr.ee/OTWH ?? Blue Door

Join a passionate and caring team working to provide services to youth, adults, seniors, and families at-risk of or experiencing homelessness ?? Blue Door is hiring! Positions include: ?? Marketing and Communication Coordinator ?? Housing Navigators ?? Child and Youth Care Worker ?? Case Manager Visit bluedoor.ca/careers to read the full position descriptions and apply today! ?? #JobOpportunity #WorkWithUs #Hiring

Join us in congratulating the 8 newly accredited organizations on achieving the #Standards accreditation, and the 18 organizations on their successful re-accreditation! The Imagine Canada Standards Trustmark serves as a symbol of their exceptional commitment to excellence in nonprofit governance. These #charities and #nonprofits have clearly demonstrated their dedication to efficiency and transparency and deserve recognition! https://buff.ly/tCXlCRM Accredited Organizations Access Community Services Inc Blue Door Support Services Canadian Mental Health Association, NS Division Central Alberta FASD Network Harvest Manitoba Make-A-Wish Canada Northwest Central Alberta FASD Services Network Society (Willow Winds Support Network) Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, Nova Scotia And reaccredited organizations: Arthritis Society Canada AUTISM CANADA Bravestone Centre Inc. YMCA Calgary Canadian Feed The Children FearIsNotLove Fondation de l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation Kids Help Phone Knowledge Network Corporation Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation Lung Health Foundation Plan International Canada Seva Canada The Cridge Center for the Family United Way Halton & Hamilton World Vision Canada

In 2024, Blue Door's emergency housing programs made a real impact in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. ?? ?? 94% of clients with housing plans. ?? 236 emergency/seasonal clients housed. ?? 1048 unique emergency housing clients. None of this would be possible without the support of our community. Thank you for helping us create lasting change! To support Blue Door and life-saving programs visit https://bit.ly/3tfFwdY #EmergencyHousing #EndHomelessness #BlueDoorSupport #HousingSavesLives #ChangeMakers #Impact