Before receiving a Tiny Tiny Home emergency shelter, Terra had no choice but to sleep on cardboard boxes over street grids to stay warm. When she moved into her shelter, she held her keys and said, “I can’t remember the last time I held keys.” While she was deeply grateful, she couldn’t help but think of the many others still forced to sleep outside in the cold.
When we visited Terra again, we immediately noticed how much her energy had changed. She took pride in decorating her Tiny Tiny Home, creating a space that felt safe and personal. But most importantly, for the first time in a long time, she could sleep at night. With a door she could lock, she felt secure—no longer exposed to the dangers of sleeping outside.
Tiny Tiny Homes are more than just temporary shelters—they are a lifeline. People experiencing homelessness are at extreme risk, especially during Canada’s harsh winters. Without proper shelter, they face:
✅ Severe Health Risks: Cold exposure can lead to frostbite, hypothermia, and long-term medical issues. Having a warm place to sleep drastically reduces these dangers.
✅ Increased Safety: People sleeping outside are vulnerable to theft, assault, and other violent crimes. A secure, enclosed shelter protects them from harm.
✅ Better Mental and Physical Health: Without constant fear of where they’ll sleep, individuals can focus on improving their well-being and seeking long-term solutions.
✅ Pathways to Stability: A stable place to rest allows individuals to access social services, seek employment, and regain control of their lives.
Right now, people who rely on emergency shelters are facing increasing pressure from the City without a safe alternative. Instead of working toward real solutions, these individuals are being pushed back into dangerous and unstable conditions. Homelessness is at an all-time high, and too many people are being left behind. Removing emergency shelters doesn’t solve homelessness, it makes it worse.
This fight isn’t just about one person, it’s about an entire community of people being stripped of their basic right to shelter. We believe in lifting people up, not pushing them further down. Stand with us
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