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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.

Homelessness can happen to anyone. This article explores how unexpected crises pushed a former soldier and a politician into shelters, highlighting the realities of housing insecurity.

Explore the current state of women’s homelessness in Canada, the challenges they face, and practical solutions to address the crisis.

Family Day is an opportunity to connect with loved ones, whether biological or chosen family. The time we share with family is precious – there’s simply nothing like coming home […]

It’s Saturday morning, and the alarm rings, but you hit snooze, savouring the comfort of your warm bed. You stretch, roll over, and debate whether to finally get up. Some […]

”Just get a job and start working.” We’ve all heard it by now, this seemingly to-the-point statement that ultimately overlooks the complex realities that people experiencing homelessness face every day. […]

Streets are a scary place to be. A pet can be the one thing that gives a person the courage to face each day. Having a pet to provide companionship, protection, and love can be a major contributing factor whether someone survives or not.

Discover how Fred Victor is bridging the gap between affordable housing and community health in Toronto. Our efforts go beyond shelter, addressing the root causes of homelessness and poverty to build a healthier, more inclusive society.

According to Toronto Child & Family Poverty Report, more than 125,000 (26.3%) children live in low-income families – a staggering statistic that highlights the inequality and lack of opportunity that still exists in Ontario’s largest metropolis.

The circumstances of homelessness are often misunderstood. It’s time we debunk the most common myths about homelessness.

Perceptions of homeless people very often are inaccurate and always negative. It’s time to end prejudice against homeless people.

Homelessness definitely has a stereotype: a single, adult male asking for change on the city streets. However, women make up 27.3% of the overall homeless population in Canada. Here are […]

There are many reasons why people become homeless: losing your job; family break-up; family violence; mental illness; poor physical health; substance use; physical, sexual or emotional abuse – to name […]

Young people don’t choose to be homeless. Leaving home is the last resort. It is when living conditions at home become absolutely intolerable and there is no other option but to leave.

Very often, the condition of people’s mental health makes it impossible to obtain and keep a job.

The modern world is full of wealth, astounding resources, and technological advances like never before. And yet, homelessness still exists. In fact, in most cities around the world, you can see people struggling everywhere you look.

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.