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Margaret's Nonprofit Wrap-around services for those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity & other complex challenges.

Empowering those with mental health issues to build and reclaim their lives through innovative programming, advocacy, housing-first and education.

🍂 Thanksgiving is about more than giving thanks. It is about caring for one another. 🧡This Thanksgiving, we reflect on t...
10/12/2026

🍂 Thanksgiving is about more than giving thanks. It is about caring for one another. 🧡

This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the meaning of gratitude, community, and belonging.

For many, this season is a time of gathering with loved ones, sharing a meal, and finding comfort in the warmth of home. But we also recognize that, for others, these simple comforts remain out of reach.

At Margaret’s, we believe that everyone deserves more than a roof over their head. Everyone deserves dignity, connection, compassion, and a place where they feel they belong.

This year has reminded us of both the strength and fragility of community. Through challenges and change, we have witnessed extraordinary resilience, kindness, and the power of people showing up for one another.

We are deeply grateful to our residents, clients, staff, volunteers, partners, and neighbours who continue to demonstrate that community is not simply a place. It is the relationships we nurture, the care we extend, and our commitment to ensuring that no one is forgotten.

As we give thanks, let us also remember those experiencing homelessness, isolation, food insecurity, and hardship. May gratitude inspire us not only to appreciate what we have, but to extend kindness, share what we can, and help create a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

From all of us at Margaret’s, we wish you a peaceful, meaningful, and compassionate Thanksgiving. 🍁

🧡 Every Child MattersOn September 30, we remember the children who were taken from their families and communities and se...
09/30/2026

🧡 Every Child Matters

On September 30, we remember the children who were taken from their families and communities and sent to residential schools. We honour the children who never came home, and the Survivors who did—carrying experiences that no child should ever have had to endure.

We honour their families, their descendants and the generations of Indigenous peoples who continue to live with the impacts of the residential school system.

Truth must come before reconciliation.

Each of us has a role to play. We can listen to Survivors and Indigenous voices. We can learn the history of residential schools and understand how colonial policies continue to affect Indigenous communities today. We can challenge stereotypes and racism when we encounter them. And we can carry what we learn into the way we treat one another, serve our communities and advocate for change.

Reconciliation is not the responsibility of Indigenous peoples. It asks each of us to listen, to learn, to reflect—and to act.

At Margaret’s, we honour the children. We honour the Survivors. And we commit ourselves to continuing the work of truth and reconciliation, not only today, but throughout the year.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

✊ LABOUR IS CARE. COMMUNITY IS WORK.This Labour Day, we recognize the people whose work too often goes unseen.The frontl...
09/07/2026

✊ LABOUR IS CARE. COMMUNITY IS WORK.

This Labour Day, we recognize the people whose work too often goes unseen.

The frontline workers. Outreach teams. Housing workers. Harm reduction workers. Food-service staff. Health-care providers. Peer workers. Community workers—and all those who show up every day to care for people and strengthen our neighbourhoods. ❤️

At Margaret’s, we know that building community takes work.

🍽️ It happens in meals prepared and shared.
🤝 In wellness checks and conversations.
🏠 In helping someone find housing.
❤️‍🩹 In showing up during a crisis.
👋 In knowing someone’s name—and noticing when they are missing.

Today, we honour the people behind that work and the dignity of every worker.

To everyone whose labour helps hold our communities together: thank you. ✊❤️

Our work. Our people. Our community.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we’ve lost, stand with those who grieve, and reaffirm our com...
09/01/2026

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we’ve lost, stand with those who grieve, and reaffirm our commitment to saving lives through awareness, education, harm reduction and compassionate support.

Every person lost to overdose was more than a statistic. They were family members, friends, neighbours and members of our communities. Their lives mattered, and their absence is deeply felt.

At Margaret’s, we believe everyone deserves care, dignity and support without judgement. By challenging stigma, meeting people where they are, and ensuring access to life-saving harm reduction and low-barrier supports, we can help prevent overdose and save lives.

Today, we remember. We support. And we continue the work toward a future where fewer lives are lost.

07/31/2026

Members of the Margaret's Housing & Community Support Services team were honoured to attend Emancipation Flag Day at Toronto City Hall.

The raising of the Emancipation Flag is a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, and enduring contributions of Black communities, while recognizing the ongoing pursuit of equity, justice, and freedom. It is an opportunity to reflect on our shared history and reaffirm our commitment to building inclusive communities where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

At Margaret's, we believe that culturally responsive, equitable care is essential to helping individuals thrive. We are proud to stand alongside our community in recognizing this important day and celebrating the rich history, leadership, and contributions of Black Canadians.

Together, we continue the work of creating communities where everyone has the opportunity to belong.

📣 Announcing Margaret's FREE Health Clinic! 🩺Margaret's is proud to offer free, low-barrier health services for communit...
07/06/2026

📣 Announcing Margaret's FREE Health Clinic! 🩺

Margaret's is proud to offer free, low-barrier health services for community members at our Respite location.📍 21 Park Road, Toronto 📞 416-525-7070

Available Services:

👣 Foot Clinic
Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

👩‍⚕️ Walk-In Doctor's Clinic
Wednesdays
🕐 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

🩺 Additional Health Clinic Services
Beginning Friday, July 10
Please speak with our staff for upcoming clinic dates and availability.

✅ No appointment required
✅ Check in with staff upon arrival
✅ First-come, first-served

At Margaret's, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, respectful healthcare.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Your health starts here. 🧡🩵

07/01/2026

🍁 Happy Canada Day 🍁

Today, we celebrate the people, communities, and shared values that make Canada home.

On this Canada Day, we extend our gratitude to our staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, and the many individuals who make Margaret's work possible. Your compassion, commitment, and generosity help build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities every day.

We also warmly welcome those who are new to Canada. Whether you arrived recently or are still finding your footing, we recognize the courage it takes to begin again in a new place. Your experiences, cultures, and contributions enrich our communities and help shape the Canada of today and tomorrow.

Canada Day is also an opportunity to reflect on the work that remains. Across our country, too many people continue to face barriers to housing, healthcare, food security, safety, and belonging. Indigenous Peoples continue to advocate for truth, justice, and reconciliation, while many individuals and families navigate the realities of poverty, homelessness, and rising costs of living.

At Margaret's, we believe that dignity, housing, healthcare, and community connection are not privileges—they are fundamental to a healthy and inclusive society.

As we celebrate today, let us recommit ourselves to building communities where everyone feels valued, supported, and welcomed.

🧡 Honour Indigenous Peoples and the ongoing journey of reconciliation.
🏠 Recognize housing as a human right.
🤝 Foster belonging, inclusion, and community care.
❤️ Work toward a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

From all of us at Margaret's, we wish our clients, staff, volunteers, donors, partners, neighbours, and newcomers a safe, joyful, and meaningful Canada Day.

06/29/2026

🌈 Happy Pride!

What an incredible day celebrating love, diversity, inclusion, and community at the Toronto Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈

This year, Margaret's was proud to march alongside our staff, clients, volunteers, and allies in celebration of the vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ community. It was a day filled with joy, connection, laughter, and the shared belief that everyone deserves to be seen, respected, and celebrated for who they are.

At Margaret's, we know that Pride is about more than a parade. It's about creating communities where everyone feels safe, welcome, and valued. It's about standing together in support of dignity, equity, and belonging—not just during Pride Month, but every day of the year.

🏳️‍🌈 Thank you to everyone who marched with us, cheered us on, and helped make this year's Pride Parade such a memorable experience.

Together, we're building a community where everyone belongs.

❤️ Happy Pride from all of us at Margaret's!

🏳️‍🌈🧠 LGBTQ2S+ Communities and Mental HealthMental health matters.While being LGBTQ2S+ is not a mental health issue, exp...
06/29/2026

🏳️‍🌈🧠 LGBTQ2S+ Communities and Mental Health

Mental health matters.

While being LGBTQ2S+ is not a mental health issue, experiences such as discrimination, stigma, rejection, housing instability, and social isolation can have a significant impact on well-being.

Many LGBTQ2S+ individuals face barriers to safe housing, affirming healthcare, and mental health support, contributing to higher rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges.

But there is another side to this story:

🌈 Community

🤝 Connection

❤️ Acceptance

🏠 Safe housing

Research shows that when LGBTQ2S+ individuals have access to supportive communities, affirming services, and safe spaces where they can be themselves, mental health outcomes improve significantly.

At Margaret's, we believe everyone deserves access to housing, healthcare, and support without fear of discrimination or judgment.

🏳️‍🌈 Everyone deserves to feel safe.

🧠 Everyone deserves access to mental health support.

❤️ Everyone deserves a place where they belong.

🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride Is Community. Pride Is Resistance.Today, the streets of Toronto are filled with colour, celebration, music,...
06/28/2026

🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride Is Community. Pride Is Resistance.

Today, the streets of Toronto are filled with colour, celebration, music, and joy.
But Pride did not begin as a celebration. Pride began as a movement for justice.
Pride exists because generations of 2SLGBTQIA+ people fought back against discrimination, criminalization, violence, and exclusion.

✊🏿 It exists because q***r and trans communities refused to be silenced.

🏳️‍⚧️ It exists because activists, advocates, and community leaders demanded the right to live openly, safely, and authentically.

While Pride is a time of celebration, it is also a time of reflection. For many 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, significant barriers still exist.

Today, we celebrate the resilience, diversity, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

🌈 We celebrate authenticity.

🏳️‍⚧️ We celebrate courage.

💙 We celebrate belonging.

And we recommit ourselves to building communities rooted in equity, inclusion, dignity, and care. Because Pride is more than a celebration.

✊ Pride is community.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride is belonging.

❤️ Pride is resilience.

🌈 And Pride reminds us that everyone deserves the freedom to live as their authentic self.
Happy Pride from all of us at Margaret's.

Address

221 Broadview Avenue, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON
M4M2G3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

416.463.1481

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