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

1

Our Vision

A world where all women and gender-diverse people are safe, respected, valued, and treated with dignity. 

2

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. 

3

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

Our Values

EQUITY

Sistering’s programs are user-informed and designed to meet the needs of our diverse community.

RESILIENCY

Sistering is agile and capable of responding to create a positive impact for the community.

EMPATHY

Our services meet our users where they are, offering a range of immediate needs and longer-term support.

INCLUSIVITY

We offer safe spaces for women and gender-diverse people to access the services they need with care and compassion.

COMMITMENT

Sistering is invested in creating safe and inclusive spaces to respond to the needs of the community.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Sistering is stewarded by those with lived experience and is led by individuals invested in the well-being of the organization and the people it serves.

Read our Anti-Oppression & Diversity Policy

“Sistering is a place of comfort in times of uncertainty.”

Adejoke, Sistering Participant