"Unique can feel like alone, but you are not alone."
Janice's story reminds us what it means to find home, belonging, and love—especially when the world turns its back. Read her powerful journey and what it teaches us about community.

We’re excited to share that Gil Clelland will be stepping into the role of Executive Director at Sanctuary Toronto, beginning August 15, 2025.

At Sanctuary, we’ve lost far too many people we love. But one thing we try to do well is remember.

In this reflection, Tim Martin writes about how memory and creativity are deeply connected—and how the act of remembering is part of how we hold each other, seek justice, and keep going.

At Sanctuary, we know that true change comes from relationship. Friendship and community are just as vital as shelter. Here, everyone is loved, known, and called home.

If only we could see each other the way our dogs see us —without judgment— perhaps we would not allow so many of our fellow human beings to live under such unjust conditions.

Due to colonization, there are a disproportionate number of our brothers and sisters at Sanctuary that identify as Indigenous and, as we continue our journey of reconciliation, we hope to offer culturally-informed and restorative care to Indigenous Peoples. Click the link to apply!

This is the second in a series of posts about our core values. Read a touching reflection on Justice written by our outreach worker, Greg Cook.

This is the first in a short series of posts about our core values. Stay tuned for more!

The team at Sanctuary is overjoyed to announce the release of our highly anticipated annual report for the year 2022

Spring is here, and we’ve got two new Pastoral Directors to announce: Tanja Futter and Rachel Tulloch.