First United Church

First United operates a year-round shelter, providing 60 beds each night, with space for 40 men and 20 women in separate areas. Residents have 24 hour access to the building and enjoy three meals a day, seven days a week. As a low barrier shelter, we welcome people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to access support from other providers. That means we are helping the most vulnerable people in our city, our neighbours with nowhere else to turn. We are flexible to the unique situations of each individual. Every resident is paired with a case planner who works with them to identify and work towards goals related to housing, wellness, income security and overall stability. We welcome residents with pets and those active in addiction. Ours is a trans-inclusive place, and we offer space and programming specifically for self-identified women. Men must be out of their beds from 9am-7pm unless directed by physician; women can only stay in bed 21 hours out of the day. Rooms are closed for cleaning from 4pm-7pm. First United Drop-In runs from 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday.