A Path To Ending Homelessness in Guelph-Wellington
Stepping Stone helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness step forward on a path toward securing permanent housing in Guelph-Wellington through housing focused programs and individualized support.
Connecting with the Support You Need
Stepping Stone is your first point of contact to connect with support workers and services that will help you transition from emergency shelter to permanent housing.
Learn more about Stepping Stone and our commitment to eliminating all homelessness in Canada by partnering with communities across the country in the national change effort, Built For Zero.
Eliminating Homelessness with Housing-Focused Programs
In partnership with the County of Wellington, The Drop-In Centre started the Stepping Stone Shelter in 1985 to provide beds to those without shelter.
Today, homeless shelters across Canada have been transitioning from traditional emergency shelters to housing-focused services, in an effort to end chronic homelessness through long-term housing solutions.
227
Individuals and families housed through our programs
359
Individuals supported through our 24/7 housing focused shelter
409
Individuals supported at our Emergency Shelter
32
Individuals residing at our Supportive Housing location
74
Individuals connected through our Outreach
171
Individuals in the By-Name Data
Prevention & Diversion
If a situational crisis is leaving you concerned about sustaining a safe shelter for yourself or your family, we can act quickly to get the support you need.
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Housing Focused Outreach
Our Housing Focused Outreach worker visits locations to engage and build relationships with individuals and families who are rough sleeping or currently experiencing homelessness in our community.
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Shelter Support
Our shelter support programs provide adults and families experiencing homelessness with a shelter bed and access to basics, such as meals, hygiene items, and showers.
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Housing Stability
Our Housing Stability team offers the support, encouragement, and advocacy you need to transition into a sustainable housing solution.
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New Affordable and Supportive Housing Coming to Guelph
The Governments of Canada and Ontario have announced additional funding to support affordable and supportive housing initiatives in Guelph, including Stepping Stone’s 23 Gordon Street project. Through the Social Services Relief Fund, the investment will help support 24 emergency shelter beds and 12 transitional housing units designed to assist individuals experiencing homelessness on their path […]
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Stepping Stone opens new daytime drop-in space, expanding access to community supports
In March 2026, Stepping Stone officially opened its new daytime drop-in space at 23 Gordon Street, expanding access to essential services and community supports for people in Guelph-Wellington. The welcoming space provides a safe place for individuals to connect with staff, access housing and outreach supports, enjoy meals and refreshments, use showers and laundry facilities, […]
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23 Gordon Street Expansion Grand Opening
In February 2026, the County of Wellington, Stepping Stone, and government partners celebrated the grand opening of the expanded 23 Gordon Street facility in downtown Guelph. The expansion adds 24 emergency shelter beds and 12 transitional housing units, increasing support for individuals experiencing homelessness across Guelph and Wellington County. The project was developed through a […]
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