Empowering Through Compassionate Support

We create a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental space for women and gender-diverse people, and are guided by principles of feminism, anti-racism and anti-oppression.

We provide low-barrier access to:

Trauma-informed crisis support & counselling
Nutritious daily meals & snacks
Housing help
Harm reduction support
On-site primary healthcare and psychiatry
Employment support
Showers, access to hygiene items
Phones, computers, Internet
Laundry
Recreation and learning opportunities

The services provided at Sistering offer women the dignity, strength, and hope they need to carry on.

2023/2024

By the Numbers

45,422 Participants visited our low barrier drop-in program (Bloor St. & Parkdale).
11,875 Referrals made to external agencies to assist with housing, medical care, employment and other social services.
339 Social programs & activities hosted to reduce social isolation & strengthen community integration.
131,122 Meals Served to alleviate food insecurity.
1,323 physician appointments and 726 psychiatrist appointments at our on-site medical clinic to improve health equity.
26,594 Harm Reduction Kits and 5,168 Noloxone Kits distributed to reduce illness, injury and substance use-related fatalities.
82 Clients supported daily in the community through case management and housing supports.
250 Spanish-speaking participants, 130 Arabic-speaking participants and 433 Refugee group participants gathered to support one another through challenges.