The Sanctuary Program
The Downtown Mission’s Sanctuary Program is an emergency crash-bed program that gives individuals experiencing homelessness a safe and secure place to rest and sleep at night. Our staff is ready to welcome and assist anyone coming into the Sanctuary for much-needed comfort, warmth and safety.
Located at 875 Ouellette Ave our dorms offer beds, blankets, a hot shower and dignity for our guests. Showers and facilities are fully accessible to accommodate anyone needing a shower, with towels, shampoo and soap provided.
The Sanctuary is open from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am on a first come-first served basis. In the morning everyone who exits the Sanctuary and wishes it, will receive breakfast & coffee at 875 Ouellette Ave a few steps away.
If you need to get out of the cold, we provide:
– A safe, warm place of sanctuary
– Shower facilities
– Compassionate, non-judgmental staff
What to expect:
– Please arrive between 8 pm and 12 am to go through Security and receive a bed/locker assignment (beds are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis while available, special accommodations can be made for job schedules or other approved late entry requirements)
– Safe and secured Men’s, Women’s and Youth/Family Dorms are available while quantities last and as needed
– We ask only your name and age, no ID required
– You are welcome even if you are suspended from the Mission’s Day Programs or from other Agencies’ Programs as long as you adhere to our very basic rules of conduct
– We don’t share your name with any Government Department (eg. welfare or disability)
– Hygiene Items & Showers are available while supplies are available due to generous donations from our community (deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste available upon request)