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About
Crisis in Our City
A collaborative network advancing shelter, housing, and dignity for people experiencing homelessness, including refugees.
We focus on
Advocacy – engaging with governments and coalitions for better housing and shelter
options.
Community Solutions – developing small, culturally relevant shelters and creative
housing models.
Partnerships – building strong alliances across sectors to share resources and support
people in need.
Awareness – using events and campaigns to amplify voices and highlight solutions.
Join Our Network Meetings
Our network meets bi-weekly and operates through shared values of dignity, fairness, inclusivity, and integrity.
Together, we are working to end homelessness and build a more compassionate city.
Day and Time: Mondays at 3:00 PM
Platform: Zoom
Core Values
Human Rights-Based Approach
Every person deserves safety, respect, and equitable support.
Inclusivity & Diversity
Uplifting voices from all communities and backgrounds.
Solidarity
Working together across organizations and lived experience.
Equality & Fairness
Access to shelter and support without discrimination.
Work with non-profits, coalitions, and all levels of government to secure better
shelter and housing options for refugees and refugee claimants.
Advocacy
Use vacant buildings for shelters, support new housing models, and
share resources within the network to meet urgent needs.
Resource Sharing:
Partner with faith-based organizations, community groups,
governments, and others to strengthen support.
Community Engagement:
Exchange data, strategies, and opportunities.
Information Sharing:
Strategies
Find safe places to sleep for individuals who are not able to access shelters.
01
Create smaller, purpose-built spaces with culturally relevant supports.
02
Identify vacant spaces for micro-shelters managed by non-profits.
03
Use vacant buildings to create temporary shelter spaces until permanent solutions are ready.
04
Run advocacy campaigns through letters, media, and meetings with city officials.
05
Host community events to share experiences and highlight solutions.
06
Onboarding Process
Introduction
New members are welcomed during bi-weekly meetings.
Orientation
Dedicated session to explain the mission, values, objectives, and strategies.
Resource Access:
Members receive access to a shared Google Drive with meeting notes and key resources.
Stakeholders
Open to homelessness and refugee-serving organizations, faith-based groups, community
organizations, individuals with lived experience, advocates, business owners, and frontline
workers in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Members are expected to participate actively in meetings and advocacy efforts.
Governance
Co-Chairs and Facilitators
Ms. Mismak Taame Hagos
Adi Yemane
Decision-Making
By consensus during meetings
Accountability
Bi-weekly notes on activities and outcomes shared with members
Evaluation and Improvement
Feedback:
Regular input from stakeholders to refine processes and strategies.
Quarterly Review:
Dedicated meetings to assess progress, goals, and outcomes, and
adapt approaches.
Communication Etiquette
This Charter guides the operations and activities of Crisis in Our City,
ensuring a cohesive and effective approach to advocating for the rights and needs of people experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to refugees in Toronto and the surrounding areas.
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