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YWCA Elm Centre
YWCA Elm Centre is an innovative residential community located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Currently under construction and expected to open in the summer of 2011, the Elm Centre will have 300 affordable apartments for low-income women and their families, women living with mental health and addiction issues and families of Aboriginal ancestry.
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Located in Rexdale, YWCA Bergamot Apartments is a 68-unit affordable apartment building for single women and women with children. We provide well-maintained, safe, rent-geared-to-income, permanent housing in which women and children grow, heal and thrive.
What does this program offer?
A place to live:
- 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom unfurnished apartments
- two, 1-bedroom barrier free suites
- secure building with closed circuit cameras
- utilities included (heat and hydro)
- coin-operated laundry
- air conditioned units
- parking available (additional cost)
- on-site playground
- community room
- on-site YWCA Toronto operated Early Learning Centre
A place to thrive:
- a diverse community
- on-site Community Support Workers
- workshops and guest speakers
- gardening
- cultural celebrations and events
- tenant-led community programs
- current languages spoken by staff: English and Spanish
Who is this program for?
- single women and women with children who are homeless or fleeing violence
- women who are interested in contributing to community life
We are currently only accepting applications from shelters with which we have referral agreements.
Who do I contact?
Intake Coordinator
416-961-8100 ext508
intakecoordinator@ywcatoronto.org
Rental Information
- rent is geared to income (the amount of rent paid is determined by income)
- rent includes heat and hydro
- tenants sign a yearly lease
- tenants are responsible for their own phone, TV, internet and cable
If you need emergency shelter, please click here for more information.
