Emergency Housing Services

SHELTER PROGRAM

Shelter contact: 905 895-8889 ext 227

Central Intake Line: 1 877 464-9675 ext 76140

Our emergency housing/shelter is open 24/7 all year round.

Services include

  • Access to housing workers, mental health workers, and case managers
  • Meals – including a hot dinner, breakfast & lunch
  • Clothing (supplied as needed)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shower facilities
  • Sleeping facilities – including bedding and a pillow
  • Internet

Accommodations

  • 4 men’s sleeping  rooms which accommodates up to 24 men
  • 1 women’s sleeping room which accommodates up to 6 women

Note:  you must be 16 years or older to stay at our shelter.

Winter Seasonal Shelter

Open: Tuesday January 6, 2026 – April 1, 2026

Nightly – 10:00pm – 7:30am

Georgina Community Church

1816 Metro Rd. North, Georgina L0E 1L0

Phone: 365-340-1065

HOURS

DROP-BY – NEWMARKET

17837 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Program phone: 647 512-8754

Program email: dropby@innfromthecold.ca

Important Service Update:

To better serve everyone, we’re making a temporary change (until October 1, 2025):

The Newmarket Drop By will be making some changes. Beginning Monday July 21, the Drop By will support men only at this location. Belinda’s Place located at 16580 Yonge Street offers a daily Drop By for women from 9am – 9 pm, where your safety, comfort, and needs come first.


  1. Growing Need, Better Service

More people are using our services than ever before — and that’s a good thing. But it means we need to grow and adapt. By creating separate spaces, we can give everyone the support and attention they deserve.

  1. A Space Designed for Women

Belinda’s Place’s Drop By is just for women — with staff, services, and a setting tailored to you. It’s a calmer, safer space built around your needs and experiences.

  1. You’re Still a Priority

This change isn’t about taking anything away — it’s about doing better, and more safely for everyone. Once October 1st rolls around, we will assess our numbers and decide if we can go back to serving both men and women from the location at 17,837 Yonge Street.

  • We’re With You through this Transition

We’re here to help you with the change. We’ll share the new location, hours, and how to get there — and answer any questions. It’s easy to get to, and we’re happy to help you get there the first time.

Services include

  • Access to housing workers
  • Showers
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Internet access

HOURS

7 days a week
7:30am – 10pm

Stat Holidays

10am – 4pm


DROP-BY – SUTTON

20849 Dalton Road, Sutton, Meeting Room – 3
Program phone: 365 340-3353

Program email: Georginadropby@innfromthecold.ca

Services include

  • Access to housing workers
  • Showers
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Internet access

HOURS

7 days a week, 8:30am to 10:00pm, including statutory holidays

FRIDAY COMMUNITY MEAL

The community meal program began in 2009 as food insecurity began to increase in our community. We typically serve 50-90 individuals.

When and where does the community meal take place?

Every Friday, meals are available for take-away from the pick up counter at our shelter from 4:30PM to 5:30PM.

Who is responsible for preparing the food for the community meal?

Each week a different group plans the menu, purchases the food, does the food preparation in the kitchen at IFTC and serves our guests. The program is also supported by a group of core volunteers from IFTC, who setup and cleanup after the guests leave.

An invitation to participate

Each Friday we served a nutritious, take-home dinner form 4:30 to 5:30 which is open to everyone in our community. These meals are provided by corporate groups, faith groups, service clubs and groups of family or friends. These Providing Groups shop, prepare and serve the meal and typically spend from $325.00 upwards and plan for 100 to 110 plates of food. A group of Inn From the Cold volunteers manage beverages and set up and clean up tasks. 

Donations to this program are always welcome. Tax receipts are available to those purchasing the food.

For more information contact Martha 905.895.8889 ext 221 or by email info@innfromthecold.ca

Thank you to our meal providers:

HOURS

Fridays
4:30 – 5:30PM

  • Affinity Group
  • Alive Church
  • Baháʼí of Newmarket
  • Baháʼí of Richmond Hill
  • BMK Management
  • Brain Power Studio
  • Brisbois Family
  • Canadian Federation of University Women
  • Dalton Family & Johnston Family
  • Empire Green Lawn Care
  • Grace Church
  • Grace Simon & Friends
  • Hailey Russell & Family
  • Holy Cross Lutheran Church
  • Holy Trinity School
  • Honda Canada
  • Interact Club
  • Jackie Playter Friends & Family
  • Juli Playter & Millicent
  • Koruna Family
  • Linda Thibeault & Family
  • Loveena & Family
  • Martin Family
  • Nadi & Family
  • New Hope Methodist Church
  • Newmarket Christ Church
  • Newmarket Lions Club
  • Newmarket Redemption Church
  • Newmarket Stingray Swim Club
  • Noora & Family
  • North East Newmarket Veterinary Services
  • Nourish & Development Foundation
  • Quakers Newmarket
  • Rino & Family
  • Rogers Communication
  • Rotary Club
  • Southlake Region Health Centre Emergency Department
  • St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
  • St. James the Apostle Anglican Church
  • Thibeault Family & Friends
  • Town of Newmarket Customer Service
  • Trinity United Church
  • Tzu Chi Foundation
  • Victory Baptist Church
  • Winnie & Friends