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Helping more and more people in many ways

There has been a 50% increase in registered Guests.

The numbers of people coming to The Gathering Place continues to increase. In just 4 years the number of registered Guests have increased by over 50% from 1800 to over 3000 today. Many Guests have experienced mental illness, addictions, and abuse. We provide much needed services like housing, emergency shelter, food, clothing, medical and dental, laundry, shower facilities, and social supports. Everyone who comes to The Gathering Place is treated with dignity and compassion.

Helping those who are homeless or need housing

We provide housing and shelter for up to 90 people each night.

We have seen a significant increase in the number of individuals turning to us for emergency shelter and housing. As part of our Mercy House project, O’Callaghan’s Haven, a purpose-built permanent shelter provides 40 people with a warm, safe place to sleep. Mercy House provides 20 transitional housing beds for individuals transitioning to more independent living; as well as 30 supportive housing beds for those in need of permanent, affordable housing who still require on-site support from The Gathering Place.

Helping those who are cold

Over 900 people received clothing, footwear and other essentials this year.

Staying warm feels like such a simple comfort — yet for many, it’s out of reach. Each winter, hundreds of people come to The Gathering Place seeking coats, boots, gloves, hats, and other necessities to help them face the cold. Every item we give — offered freely and with dignity — has been donated thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners.

Helping those who are hungry

We feed over 300 people every day.

For most of us, a meal is something we can count on. But for many in our community, hunger is a daily reality. At The Gathering Place, a hot meal and the sound of friendly voices offer comfort and hope. Here, no one is turned away. Every single day — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — our kitchen is busy preparing over 17,000 meals each month. Each meal -served by volunteers, is more than food; it’s nourishment, compassion, and the simple dignity that comes when people show they care.

Helping those who are unwell

We provide essential medical and dental care on site.

For many Guests of The Gathering Place, access to medical or dental care feels out of reach. Pain and illness often go untreated simply because help is too hard to find or too expensive to afford. To meet this critical need, The Gathering Place offers volunteer-run medical and dental clinics — safe, welcoming spaces where Guests can receive the care they need by local doctors and dentists generously volunteering their time and expertise.

Helping by just listening

Our Case Managers coordinate over 400 visits each month.

The Gathering Place have Case Managers on site to help Guests navigate an increasingly complex and digital world. On average each year we have over 4800 Case Manager visits involving an array of much needed services for Guests.

Helping people learn

Through our partnership with The Murphy Centre we facilitate learning for many Guests each year.

For many Guests, everyday tasks that rely on reading, writing, or using technology can feel overwhelming. Filling out a form, writing a note, or navigating a smartphone — things many take for granted — can become real barriers to independence. Through a partnership with The Murphy Centre, The Gathering Place helps Guests build these essential skills. Together, we offer classes in reading, writing, and digital literacy — opening doors to confidence, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Helping with laundry, showers, and personal hygiene

Guests do over 10,000 loads of laundry on site each year.

Something often taken for granted, many Guests have little or no access to showers or laundry services. A kind donor provided The Gathering Place the funds to install private, safe showers as well as a commercial quality laundry facility that Guests can use free of charge.