In response to the urgent needs in the community, an Overnight Warming Space is opening at 298 Lawrence Avenue in Kitchener, as part of the Plan to End Chronic Homelessness.
Operated by Thresholds Homes and Supports, this space will open for operations the night of Saturday, November 1, 2025 to support individuals who need to warm up from the cold weather. Both women and men can be accommodated in the warming space.
The warming space will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. throughout winter 2025.
To access the space, individuals will be able to call First Connect at 519-624-9133 (24/7) or can directly to the warming space.
Thresholds Homes and Supports is a recovery-oriented, community-integrated agency that focuses on improved quality of life and enhanced independence for people experiencing mental health issues by providing access to affordable housing and flexible, individualized support.
Background
The number of individuals currently experiencing homelessness in the Region is unprecedented. Similar to many communities across Canada, we are seeing the effects of poverty, mental health issues, rising housing costs and impacts of the opioid crisis, first-hand in our community.
Through system planning and partnerships, Region of Waterloo Housing Services is working to increase capacities across the shelter system to meet occupancy needs.
