Sistering

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Toronto, Canada

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Women's shelter· A Woman’s Place· Non-profit organization

Sistering Reviews | Rating 3.3 out of 5 stars (4 reviews)

Sistering is located in Toronto, Canada on 962 Bloor St W. Sistering is rated 3.3 out of 5 in the category women's shelter in Canada. Sistering is a multi-service agency which offers practical and emotional support to women and trans people facing a variety of challenging life circumstances, including poverty, homelessness, social isolation and trauma histories. Our Vision Sistering envisions a world where all women and trans people, in all our diversity, are valued; a world where we are safe and supported, treated with dignity, and given the respect we deserve. When opportunities are just and equitable, we can live life on our own terms. Our Mission Our goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for women and trans people who are socially isolated, poor, homeless or precariously housed. Guided by principles of Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism, Sistering works to change the social conditions that endanger women and trans people’s welfare. What We Do Sistering’s programs include a low-barrier 24/7 Drop In, Housing and Case Support, Harm Reduction, Peer Outreach, On the Path to Employment and Spun Studio social enterprise, and individual and systemic advocacy. How We Do It Sistering operates on a trauma-informed and relationship-based model and our harm reduction philosophy is a core element of all the work we do: we are here to respond to participants’ needs, where they are at, in the moment, to support participants to learn how to reduce harm and/or increase safety. And we recognize that their lives have meaning and value.

Address

962 Bloor St W

Phone

+1 4169269762

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Toronto, Ontario

Founded

1981

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Open hours

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Annisha Lashand

I honestly cannot believe the privileged audacity of some of these comments. You're seriously complaining about the SMELL when you WALK by it???? When you have a home to go back to? Some people need to take a serious look at themselves before commenting on what it's doing to the neibourhood. I've been a donor at Sistering for years, the work they're doing is incredible and they are absolutely VITAL to at risk women identifying folk in our big and beautiful city. You don't like the smell? Cross the road. Find another street to walk on. Don't like what it's done to the neighbourhood? Move out. At least you have the means to.

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L Jeany

Participants from this place cause a lot of problems in the neighbourhood, the street women stay in this place steal from businesses neaby, management does not do much, this shelter exits so workers inside can have jobs. Deeply hope this place move away

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Maribelle Lebre

They lost apoint through no fault of their own. Sadly they lack the funding to really provide. Also, it's far from a peaceful environment so if you're a trauma survivor or have sensory sensitivities let your woker know so they can take you to a quieter space. They do their best. There are showers and laundry facilities too

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Aviva GS

I’m very conflicted with this place. I like how they are helping out women who need somewhere to go, and who are in need. But the neighbourhood has changed a lot since Sistering went 24 hours rather than closing mid afternoon. I do, get upset when the ladies try to touch my children. Sure, say hi! I tell my kids to say hi when we pass. But please do not grab my children. Please do not talk to my children like I am not standing there. That is a huge no from me.