Because Only Together We Can

Build a World Where All Are Safe, Strong & Valued

Who We Are

Sheltering International

Sheltering International helps vulnerable individuals and communities experiencing homelessness and poverty. We strive for a world that cares and supports everyone who is struggling to live a dignified life.

We provide life-saving skills and emergence relief services to everyone in urgent need. We focus our attention and work on the most vulnerable such as women, children, LGBTQ2S+ and Indigenous groups.

We empower our service users with essential tools and opportunities to thrive and contribute to society. We do this by making sure that everyone is valued and supported to be able to emerge out of poverty.

What We Do

01.

— Emergence Shelter

We provide emergence shelter support and referrals to vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness and sometimes abuse. We assist them in accessing safe shelters, food and other relief services for everyone.

02.

— Food Bank

We provide material support such as food and clothing to vulnerable individuals experiencing poverty. We also assist with locating and accessing other food banks in our community to make sure that no one goes hungry.

03.

— Skills Training

We believe skills training enable independent living. We assist vulnerable individuals with sustainable skills. We give them skills to live a decent life. We are empowering them to change their lives for the better.

04.

— Youth Support

We assist the vulnerable youth to come out of exploitation and abuse. We focus on protecting them from crime and gangs. We help them with mentoring and skills training to make sure that they find meaning in life.

Impact Stories

A youth turning point after doing drugs at 14

“I was doing drugs, selling drugs. But I met a man in the night who recommended Sheltering International if I needed to change my life. I cry when I look back. I am now in College. I am also working part time at McDonald’s in Mississauga.”

A brighter future for an ex-prison convict

“I spent three years in prison at Collins Bay Institution. When I left prison, family and friends discarded me. I ended up homeless. A friend I met while sleeping rough, advised me to do free skills training here and now I am self employed.”