Sanctuary Toronto

We are thrilled to share that Displacement City edited by @cathyacrowe & @c_shadowspaces has won the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award in the Social Justice category. Congratulations everyone! 🎉 @IndieBookAwards Order your copy today: utorontopress.com/9781487546496/…

@PolarisTrans @ErnestinesWS @StJude Looks like an awesome time was had. Thank-you for supporting our community!

The Polaris family came together Saturday for our 2023 Summer Event! It was a fun-filled day with entertainment, games & dunking our executives! We proudly raised $1,000+ for the community with funds going to @SanctuaryTO, @ErnestinesWS & @StJude. 📸 bit.ly/3Oj3P2D

Interested in joining our eclectic team? We are looking for an Executive Director and a Pastoral Director. Job posting details here: sanctuarytoronto.ca/blog/jobs Spread the word to anyone you think might be interested!

You're welcome to join us this Wednesday May 25 to remember our friend and sister, Bonnie. Visitation: 11am-1pm Service: 1pm Rosar Morrison - 467 Sherbourne Street A feast will be held in her honour at Sanctuary from 3-4pm. Covid safety precautions will be observed.

Our second loss is Bonnie. She was taken off life support on Saturday. Bonnie is a long time community member who has been coming to Thursday nights as an OAHAS outreach worker for the last decade or so. Memorial details are still being finalized.

We are sad to let you know of two recent deaths in our community. The first is AJ, who passed away on May 6. A visitation and memorial took place this afternoon at Rosar Morrision. Obituary: dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituari…

There was a fire related to a mental health crisis in the Sanctuary/George Hislop encampment tonight. No injuries, thankfully. Fire personnel, including captains, on the scene were tremendous and gracious. Staff on scene working with those impacted to provide supports they need.

LETS GO RAPTORS!

hey all - if you missed our Journeying Together memorial evening a couple weeks ago, or if you want to spend more time with the photos and written memories - it’s up online now: tinyurl.com/JourneyingToge… All the love.

Poetry is a blanket whose edges are starting to fray Poetry is the blanket I just can't seem to throw away (we love you, Sarah!)

Poetry is the blanket that hugs you when you're cold You start to sweat Now your blanket is wet Poetry can be so cold Poetry is a blanket that is fuzzy on one side Poetry can be razor sharp Can a blanket skin you alive? [4/]

our community is full of vibrant artists. Sarah is a wordsmith and poet and this is one of her poems that she has agreed to share. Enjoy! "POETRY IS..." Poetry is waiting all night for your Sun to rise Poetry is wasting your time fooling yourself with lies... [1/]

@HanaSuckstorff hey hana - feel free to come to honour steph in whatever way you feel most comfortable! the circle will be centred around stephanie but the drumming and singing are powerful spaces of healing collectively. lots of communal grief. see you there!

@SanctuaryTO I attend worship at Sanctuary but didn't know Stephanie. Would it be appropriate for me to attend, or is this more for her friends and loved ones?

Join us in remembering our sister and friend. Thursday, Jan 27. Rosar Morrison. Visitation: 10:30am Circle & service: 12pm * the circle will be held outside in the parking lot, so please dress appropriately Hope to see you there as we grieve together in community.

Grieving Stephanie. She will be remembered for her delightful sense of humour, bright smile, warm friendliness, magnificent hospitality, & of course... her infectious laugh. Memorial plans are on hold because of COVID restrictions. Updates will be shared through social media.

The @SanctuaryTO Christmas Party, 2021. A Holy Night, indeed. Joy divine.

TODAY!! Come get your flu shots!

FRIENDS! Come and get your flu shot! Tuesday, Nov 16 - between 1230-2pm at Sanctuary. TPH will be on-site offering flu vaccines. See you then!