Sistering is a multi-service agency for at-risk, socially isolated women and gender-diverse people in Toronto who are homeless or precariously housed.
We have been serving the Toronto community for over 40 years, validating the experiences of women and gender-diverse people, no matter where they are at in their journey.
Sistering serves women and gender-diverse people across Toronto who experience firsthand the impact of marginalization and poverty. They may be without homes, living in shelters, or living precariously. We provide around-the-clock support and holistic services for individuals aged 18 to 80+, who may have experience with substance use; mental health challenges; sex work; interactions with the criminal justice system; trauma and violence; immigration, refugee or undocumented status; and health issues or disabilities.
WHO WE ARE
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Our Vision
A world where all women and gender-diverse people are safe, respected, valued, and treated with dignity.
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Our Mission
Sistering creates a safe, welcoming space for women and gender-diverse people, offering practical and emotional support to those facing social isolation, homelessness, trauma, abuse, discrimination, substance use, or mental health challenges.
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Our Beliefs
Guided by feminism, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, our programs empower individuals to take control of their lives and work to improve social conditions.
Who We Serve
Our community members come from a range of intersectional and diverse backgrounds and are experiencing, or have experienced:
- Homelessness & precarious housing
- Substance use and mental health issues
- Physical disability & chronic illness
- Trauma and violence
- Immigration, refugee, and undocumented status
“Sistering is a place of comfort in times of uncertainty.”
Adejoke, Sistering Participant