S.H.I.F.T

Service: Emergency Overnight Shelter Program

Record #: ALL0553
Last Modified: 09 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-435-7293
Fax 705-417-2390
E-Mail intake@shiftforgood.ca
Website https://www.shiftforgood.ca/shelter
Social Media Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SHIFTforgood1 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shift.for.good 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shiftforgood
Primary Contact Courtney Holmes, Program Coordinator Shelter/Drop-In Centre; Phone: 705-435-7293; Email: courtney.holmes@shiftforgood.ca
Alternate Contact Jenifer Pergentile, Executive Director; Phone: 249-288-1491; Email: jenifer.pergentile@shiftforgood.ca

Site Information

Description (Site) Cross Street: Elizabeth St and Victoria Street W
Located In Community New Tecumseth
Address & Map
123 Victoria St W
New Tecumseth, ON
Canada L9R 1L7
Mailing Address PO Box 662, Station Main 
Alliston, ON 
Canada L9R 1V8
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Accessible shelter room available with ramp to entry

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)
  • Provides overnight shelter, year-round to individuals and couples experiencing homelessness
  • Provides access to housing, employment search, community supports, food, and meals
  • Short-term, housing-focused program
  • Limited shelter beds may be available
  • Staff provide 24/7 support
  • The program is intended to bridge the gap between entering homelessness and moving into safe and sustainable housing
Donations and Volunteering:
  • Please call or email first
  • Financial contributions can be made at www.shiftforgood/ways-to-give
  • Volunteers and / or meal makers interested in joining us can email volunteer.coordinator@shiftforgood.ca
Staff and volunteers work collaboratively to serve adults and youth (16+), of all genders including transgender people, couples and others who cannot access other local services under harm reduction principles. The EOS program is available for up to 10 service users per night, 7 days a week. The focus of the program is on provision of shelter while providing resources for community-building.
Hours Hours of Operation:
Overnight Shelter: Mon-Sun 7:30 pm-8 am
Intake: In person or by phone Mon-Sun 11 am-6 pm
Intake: In Person Mon-Sun 7 pm-8:30 pm
Daytime drop-in: Mon-Sun 10 am-6 pm
Curfew: 11 pm
*Late intakes subject to capacity and availability *Hours are subject to change
Areas Served Adjala-Tosorontio ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Essa ; Innisfil ; New Tecumseth
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up Individuals and couples, of all genders, experiencing homelessness with no housing alternatives,16 year(s) and up. Needs will be assessed upon intake.
  • Substance use/abuse, mental health issues, etc. are not an impediment to stay; however, zero tolerance for use of substances on property during stay.
  • Participants must be able to manage their behavior and self in order to be admitted.
Application Brief intake interview consisting of conversation about housing alternatives, providing basic information for intake into the program and completion of program entry documentation.
Register in person on location or by calling 705-435-7293.
Languages Other language translators accessible upon request
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name Support and Hope for Individuals and Families Today, EOS, SHIFT
Former Name Alliston Out of the Cold (June 2021) ; AOTC

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name S.H.I.F.T
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Homeless Shelter ; Volunteer Opportunities