St. Clare Inn
St. Clare Inn, a transitional housing program for homeless women with diagnosed mental health issues. Currently in its 10th year, St.
Inspired by the death of a local homeless woman who struggled with mental health issues, St Clare Inn was started by a group of lay men and women and Franciscan Friars. The Inn opened it doors in 2007 to care and assist for this often overlooked and marginalized group. Our goal is to empower homeless women with mental health issues to achieve a lifetime of independent living, self worth and respec
09/10/2018
Another huge success! Thank you for helping us to raise over $36,000 for St. Clare Inn
07/08/2018
Calling all Walkers!! Less than 2 weeks away! Register today to join this easy 5km walk through Don Mills and help raise funds for St. Clare Inn, a transitional housing program for homeless women with mental health challenges. All Registrations come with a free t-shirt and a bbq lunch following the walk.
07/08/2018
Calling all Walkers!! Less than 2 weeks away! Sign up today to join this easy 5km walk through Don Mills and help raise money for St. Clare Inn, a transitional housing program for homeless women with mental health issues. Registration comes with a free t-shirt and a bbq lunch at the end.
28/05/2018
Saturday, August 18, 2018 - Linda's Walk
Our 9th annual Linda's Walk is just around the corner and online registration will start June 1st. Please join us for this easy 5km walk through Don Mills and help raise money (and awareness) for St. Clare Inn - a transitional housing program for homeless women struggling with diagnosed mental health challenges. For more information visit www.stclareinn.org
14/05/2018
Thanks to all our supporters of our "Black and White - Oh, What A Night!" event. The night saw 265 guests come together at the lovely Donalda Club to raise $46,000 for St. Clare Inn.
31/01/2018
Helping Homeless Women
With Diagnosed Mental Health Challenges
The relationship between mental health issues and homelessness is much more connected than many people think. Living with mental health issues can often lead to situations that cause a person to be homeless and conversely homelessness often increases the chances of developing or exacerbating mental health problems. In fact, 75% of women who experience homelessness also struggle with their mental health and research has shown that a secure, safe and supportive living environment is essential. For over ten years, St. Clare Inn has been providing homeless women who struggle with mental health issues a place to heal.
At St. Clare Inn, a transitional housing program, our goal is to empower homeless women who struggle with mental health issues with an opportunity to achieve a lifetime of independent living, self worth and respect. Our work is focused on providing a continuum of support dedicated to mental health management, life-skills training, and civic and community engagement. Professionally trained staff assists each woman in developing and executing a plan in order to foster self-reliance and independent life skills while at the same time promoting self-sufficiency.
Today we are proud to join all those across Canada in raising awareness for those struggling with mental health challenges. The work we do at St. Clare Inn has been proven to be effective in making real change in the lives of homeless women who struggle with mental health issues. Help us continue our mission of providing professional help, a supportive social network, compassionate care and training for homeless women all within a safe residence.
27/11/2017
Celebrating 10 Years ... St. Clare Inn's Annual Appeal has just begun. We invite you to add to our mosaic and continue to make a difference in supporting our mission of helping homeless women who struggle with mental health issues. Visit our website for more information.
Coming Together was The Beginning.
Working Together for 10 Years has been Our Success.
The Women we have helped are Our Legacy.
27/08/2017
Another successful year - thanks for all those who participated. Official photos to follow !!
27/08/2017
Mark your calendars. The 8th annual Linda's Walk will be August 19th.
17/05/2017
Thank you all for making St. Clare Inn's "Cheers to 10 Years" Soirée such a success this year! With over 230 people joining us in celebration, we managed to raise over $40,000 and have a fun time doing it. The night was filled with lively entertainment, a heated live auction battle, a Mystery Wine Grab, some fabulous music and delicious food. It was a real team effort and the funds raised will go a long way in supporting our residents at St. Clare Inn. Thanks!
27/02/2017
St. Clare Inn is celebrating 10 years and it is going to be a big celebration. Come join the fun! Go to our website to buy your tickets today at www.stclareinn.org.
28/11/2016
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26/09/2016
Some pics from a great day. Thanks to our many, many walkers who helped raise over $45,000 for St. Clare Inn.
14/08/2016
Another great event - thanks to all participants and volunteers for another fantastic year of support and participation !! See you in 2017.
Registration for the 7th Annual 5K Linda's Walk is now open. Register Today on Eventbrite. Or use the Sign Up button above!
23/09/2015
August 15
Don't forget to register in advance and save yourself some time on Saturday morning. See you there!!
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lindas-walk-2015-tickets-17125081580?ref=ebtnebregn
31/05/2015
Annual Fundraiser in support of St. Clare Inn.
CanadaHelps - GivingPage: Linda's Walk 2014
canadahelps.org As both a participant and a member of the Event Committee, I am asking for your support for our 5th Annual Linda’s Walk in support of St. Clare Inn - a transitional housing program dedicated to helping women with mental challenges rebuild their lives. Every donation made will go a long way towards k…
Have you registered for this year's walk?
Fun, fitness and fundraising combine on Saturday August 16 for the 5th annual Linda's Walk. This year's theme "Bring a Friend" - help us grow community involvement in this worthy cause.
Register today and make a difference!
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lindas-walk-2014-tickets-11755672533?aff=rss
Ring in Spring at our Festa Primavera Party!
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/festa-primavera-tickets-9619288551?aff=efbevent
Join us Saturday, March 29th at 7:00 for our Festa Primavera Dinner and Dance fundraiser for St. Clare Inn. There will be scrumptious food stations, a live band, dancing, entertainment, and a live and silent auction. So kick up your heels and come celebrate warmer things to come in support of a good cause.
Our event will be held at the Donalda Club, Toronto. For tickets, please visit our website at www.stclareinn.org or visit the Ministry Centre The Franciscan Church of St. Bonaventure or call us at 416-690-0330.
Order Tickets Today!
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/festa-primavera-tickets-9619288551?aff=efbevent
4th Annual Linda's Walk
Linda's Walk 2013 in SNAP North Toronto!
snapnorthtoronto.com Linda's Walk is an annual fundraiser for St. Clare Inn, a Canadian model in transitional housing for homeless women with mental health challenges. The event was started in memory of Linda Houston, a homeless woman who lived on a park bench near
Walkers get ready, get set! Linda's Walk takes place tomorrow morning! Registration begins at 8:30am! Hope to see you there!
St. Clare Inn helps women rebuild their lives
Check out this article in this week's North York Mirror.
http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/3922467-st-clare-inn-helps-women-rebuild-their-lives/
insidetoronto.com Fifteen months ago, struggling with mental illness and on the verge of becoming homeless, Jane Smith was making plans to kill herself.
LINDA'S WALK 2013
One week from today, we will walk in support of our neighbours, sisters, mothers, grandmothers and friends who are battling mental health challenges, become homeless and rely on the services that St. Clare Inn provides.
Linda's Walk takes place on Saturday August 10. It is the largest annual fundraiser for St. Clare Inn. It was started to remember Linda, a woman in her 40's who died where she lived --- on a park bench.
Register today and make an immediate impact.
http://lindaswalk2013-eac2.eventbrite.com/
lindaswalk2013.eventbrite.com LINDA'S WALK 2013 Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mark you calendars and get out your walking shoes, Linda's Walk is back again. Please join us this summer for an easy 5K walk through the neighbourhood of Don Mills and help make a difference in the lives of homeless women who suffe...
LINDA'S WALK 2013
Have you registered yet?
Fun, fitness and fundraising combine on Saturday August 10 for the 4th annual Linda's Walk.
Register today and make a difference!
lindaswalk2013.eventbrite.com LINDA'S WALK 2013 Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mark you calendars and get out your walking shoes, Linda's Walk is back again. Please join us this summer for an easy 5K walk through the neighbourhood of Don Mills and help make a difference in the lives of homeless women who suffe...
St. Clare Inn opened its doors in 2007 and has grown from a small 2-bedroom rental property to a 5-bedroom home that can house five women at a time.
Since 2007, St. Clare Inn has provided a safe and
supportive residence for over 45 homeless women challenged by mental illness.
Consider walking for St. Clare Inn on Saturday August 10, 2013.
An excerpt from a letter written by a former resident of St. Clare Inn.
"After I lost my job and my home, I lived on the streets for years. My single focus was to find food and shelter. This was exhausting and time-consuming, especially in the winter. I had one change of clothing that I carried with me through the city, in a backpack. Most nights I slept outside, under a tree if I was lucky. I often thought about su***de as a way to end things for good.
My life turned around when a social worker introduced me to Friar Tom. When Friar Tom told me that because of people like you, I could move into St. Clare Inn and have my own room, I cried. This is a clean, comfortable house with warm and friendly people who really care."
FUNDS RAISED THROUGH LINDA'S WALK SUPPORT THE IMPORTANT WORK OF ST. CLARE INN. Please join us on Saturday August 10, 2013.
Our Story
St. Clare Inn, a transitional housing program for homeless women with diagnosed mental health issues. Inspired by the death of a local homeless woman who struggled with mental health issues, St. Clare Inn was started by a group of lay men and women and Franciscan Friars.
The Inn opened it doors in 2007 to care and assist for this often overlooked and marginalized group. Our goal is to empower homeless women with mental health issues to achieve a lifetime of independent living, self worth and respect.
Currently in its 11th year, St. Clare Inn is now a highly respected program in the City of Toronto among social workers, caseworkers, psychiatrists, doctors and hospital discharge planners.