Author: Inta Dukule

Extreme heat is a health risk. Heat-related illness includes heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat rash and muscle cramps. Other heat-related symptoms include dizziness, nausea, fainting, headache, rapid breathing and heartbeat, and extreme thirst.

Although heat-related illness is preventable, extreme heat contributes to an average of 120 premature deaths every summer in Toronto. People experiencing homelessness are especially at risk.

Toronto’s job market is getting harder. For people already facing barriers to employment, that means the stakes are higher, the margin is thinner, and the need for practical, one-on-one support has never been greater. Fred Victor’s Employment and Training Services exist for exactly this moment.

Hidden homelessness means living temporarily with others, or in unsafe or unstable conditions, without secure, permanent housing. It can include couch surfing, living in vehicles, staying in motels, or living in overcrowded housing.

International Women’s Day 2026 calls us to Give To Gain – a mindset of generosity, reciprocity, and collaboration. When people, organizations, and communities give, opportunities for women increase.

Everything you need to know about how to create a life-changing care packages for people experiencing homelessness.