A Night of Shelter

November 3-26, 2025

Welcome to the A Night of Shelter Virtual Fundraiser! For the fourth year running, we're committed to making a meaningful impact in Simcoe County. This year, we've partnered with three exceptional organizations, Youth Haven, Redwood Park Communities, and Elizabeth Fry Society.

A Night of Shelter is all about providing warmth, safety, and a home for those in need. With your support, we aim to raise funds for 365 nights of shelter, for a grand total of $11,000. Every contribution, big or small, brings us one step closer to achieving this target.

As we continue to see a lack of access to safe and affordable housing and resources, the Night of Shelter Fundraiser provides a chance to highlight these important issues happening within our communities and support the long-term programs of local organizations

Youth Haven began in 1987 after a group of citizens realized that there was a need to house homeless youth in the Barrie area. Currently they have 16 emergency care beds and 5 transitional beds. Youth Haven’s mission is to help homeless youth become successful adults. With their vision to support youth experiencing homelessness by providing safe shelter, programs and services, in an atmosphere of respect and dignity.

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Redwood Park Communities builds safe, affordable, hopeful communities that support families and individuals. Over the last ten years, Redwood has grown from just an idea to 49 units of affordable housing created through a number of initiatives: United House for women and children fleeing violence, the Second Suites program, Lucy’s Place for individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness, and the Family Short-Term Supportive Housing Centre.

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Elizabeth Fry was a strong proponent of humane treatment for prisoners and regarded by many as a leading expert in prison reform.The first Canadian Elizabeth Fry Society was established in Vancouver in 1939. The Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) was originally conceived of in 1969 and was incorporated as a voluntary non-profit organization in 1978.

Their mission is to prevent and reduce homelessness, criminalization, marginalization, racialization, and poverty by addressing systemic causes through advocacy and services.

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2024 Fundraiser Results

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