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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National Recognition of our Housing Focused Family Shelter worker Kundan!
National Recognition for Our Work to End Chronic Homelessness We’re thrilled to share that Guelph-Wellington has received national recognition as one of three Canadian communities making measurable progress in reducing homelessness—proving that homelessness is solvable. This recognition highlights the incredible leadership, the dedication of our frontline teams, and the power of data-driven, community-rooted strategies. A special shoutout […]
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Guelph Today 3 Part Articles
Guelph Today published three articles discussing some important parts about Stepping Stone and what we do: Clearing up misconceptions, a look inside the Norfolk Manor, and more about our Family Shelter Programs. Each article offers valuable insights into the efforts being made to support vulnerable community members. “Clearing up Misconceptions” aims to take a look […]
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Preparing for Winter: Shelter, Support, and Permanent Solutions
As the weather grows colder, we’ve been hard at work ensuring no one is left without shelter. At our 128 Norfolk site, we’ve dedicated 20 beds specifically for individuals who have been sleeping outdoors. In the past two weeks, we’ve transitioned 22 people from unsheltered homelessness into safe, housing-focused shelter, and our Outreach Team continues […]
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Exciting Updates from Stepping Stone: $2.6M for downtown shelter expansion!
ICYMI: On November 15th, the federal government announced $2.6 million in funding to support the ongoing construction project at our 23 Gordon St. Emergency Shelter! This incredible boost will help us expand shelter capacity with 50 additional emergency beds and 12 transitional housing units, directly addressing the urgent needs of those in our community experiencing […]
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Help Us Build a Commercial Kitchen for Our Shelter
We have been thrilled to announce the expansion of our Emergency shelter at 23 Gordon Street, increasing our capacity from 27 to 75 beds by 2025. However, to truly meet the needs of our community, we also are hoping to repurpose the space downstairs to include a commercial kitchen. This kitchen will not only support […]
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Relocation of Housing Focused Shelter to 128 Norfolk!
July 2nd we have moved our Housing Focused Shelter from the Silvercreek hotel location to occupy the old Norfolk Manor. The lease on this property has been arranged by the County of Wellington for 18 months until Dec 2025 as this building was vacant. This move is important! We will continue to focus on providing […]
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