Covid-19 has seriously affected the homeless community.
Homelessness is everywhere.
Homelessness is everywhere and has been on the rise due to Covid-19. The homeless community not only have a higher risk of contracting the disease, the longer it continues, more will become homeless.
Canadians have become accustomed to seeing the homeless, giving little thought to the human suffering through extreme weather, battling health issues, and surviving in often violent environments. This is the true effect of homelessness in our community.
Help now by donating your vehicle.
10,000+
known homeless
people in Toronto
32
percentage of the homeless
population who have mental health issues
39%
increase in individuals experiencing food insecurity since Covid 19 disproportionately affecting Black & Indigenous people
14%
of kids in Canada live in poverty
217
average reported length
of homelessness, in days
42%
of the homeless
population is female
20%
of homeless are between the age of 16-24
200%
Increase in calls to Women’s Assaulted helpline since Covid 19
102,049
people on the waitlist
for subsidized housing
70%
decrease in donations since Covid 19
150
the number of people Hamilton Out Of The Cold can feed with the proceeds of one donated car
900%
increase at food banks since Covid 19
(*Information from Street Needs Assessment City of Toronto 2018, Homeless Hub & Canadian Encyclopedia)
Ready to make a difference?
By donating your old car, you can. We’ll give you a charitable receipt that recognizes your contribution and your commitment to helping end homelessness.