Welcome to Fred Victor’s News and Announcements page, where we keep you informed about the latest developments in our mission to help people rebuild their lives. At Fred Victor, we are dedicated to providing holistic support to people experiencing poverty and homelessness in Toronto. Through our wide range of programs and services, we work tirelessly to create positive, lasting change in the lives of those we serve. On this page, you will find updates on our initiatives and important news about our work in the community.
Join us in our commitment to fostering hope and rebuilding lives across the city.
Announcements
Provincial government to end funding to remaining Safe Consumption Sites in Ontario
New Data From Fred Victor Finds Half of Canadians Have Normalized Homelessness
Keeping Homes Affordable: Fred Victor Secures 30 Rental Units in Toronto’s East End
Shelter and Support Board Advocacy Coalition(SSBAC)
Update: Ontario’s Restrictions on Supervised Consumption Services
TD Ready Challenge grant announcement
News
Unpacking the Carney government’s $2.7-billion housing pledge – The Globe and Mail, August 21, 2026
Vulnerable populations at greatest risk during Ontario heat wave, advocates warn – The Globe and Mail, July 1st, 2026
Keith Hambly on Keeping People Safe During Toronto’s Heat Warning – Metro Morning, June 30, 2026
Keith Hambly interview by Jill Dempsey on the government’s decision to end consumption site funding – Metro Morning, March 16, 2026
Harm reduction advocates call Ford government decision to end consumption site funding ‘cowardly’ – CityNews, March 13, 2026
Advocates sound alarm over rising rates of women experiencing homelessness – CityNews, March 7, 2026
Severe pain, blood pressure swings and more: Vicious cases of drug withdrawal are turning up in Toronto. Here’s what may be behind it – Toronto Star, Feb 8, 2026
Shelters respond as temperatures plunge across Canada – The Canadian press, Jan 23, 2026
City expects to help two-thirds fewer homeless households with private-market rent subsidies this year – Toronto Star, January 16, 2026
Crime rates declined over time near Toronto supervised drug consumption sites, study suggests – CBC, January 8, 2026
Toronto’s homelessness crisis grows more dangerous as temperatures drop – City News, January 5, 2026
Toronto set to open new winter respite centre as cold temperatures hit – Global News, Dec 13, 2025
Olivia Chow gets a first look inside winter respite centre to open at Exhibition Place – Toronto Star, Dec 13, 2025
Toronto’s first social-medicine housing building helps reduce ER visits, costs – CityTV Toronto, Oct 03,2025
Toronto ER costs, visits by frequent patients reduced with new housing model – The Canadian Press,
CityNews Tonight Toronto,July 9, 2025
Toronto butcher pitches affordable housing as part of restaurant reno,CP24,July 9, 2025
Toronto butcher pitches affordable housing as part of restaurant reno, CTV TORONTO, July 9, 2025
More than meals: Restaurant owner bets big on affordable housing – Toronto Star, August 17,2025
Hospitals getting into the housing business – Globe and Mail, Feb 6, 2025
1st Annual Zoomer Radio Share the Warmth Campaign – Zoomer Radio, Jan 20, 2025
Toronto shelter workers say holidays difficult time for refugee claimants – CTV NEWS, Dec 25, 2024
Charity decks out tents in Yonge-Eglinton for unique new homelessness campaign – City News – Dec 20, 2024
Here’s what this social service did in Toronto’s parks to bring awareness to the city’s homelessness crisis – Breakfast Television Toronto – Nov 22, 2024
CBC Morning Live with Heather Hiscox – Nov 22, 2024 6:10am
The Current with Matt Galloway – CBC Radio, Oct 14, 2024
Toronto hospital to open supportive housing for homeless people – CBC News, Oct 3, 2024