Rise Again: A Community Concert Benefitting Wesley’s Housing Services in Halton
On Saturday, June 14th, at 7:30 PM, St. John’s United Church in Oakville is hosting its annual Rise Again benefit concert, an uplifting evening of music in support of Wesley’s Housing Services in Halton. You can enjoy a rich mix of musical styles—from classical and musical theatre to pop, rock and bluegrass! This event aims to raise […]
‘There’s actually hope’: Hamilton program offers addiction supports, path to housing
Wesley’s special care unit helps clients, like Darcy Gagnon, get to better places. May 7, 2025 4 min read A roller-coaster. A snowball. A big blur. This is how Darcy Gagnon describes his bouts with addiction, health and homelessness. The 32-year-old Hamiltonian is working on all three since checking into Wesley’s special care unit in February. At first hesitant to […]
#WeAreWesley Keira: A Life Skills Specialist Making a Difference
For over 17 years, Keira has dedicated her career to Wesley, growing from an eager college graduate to a seasoned Life Skills Specialist. Her journey has taken her through various roles, from the Wesley Day Center to the Special Care Unit (SCU), housing services worker, and now, life skills support. Along the way, she has […]
Wesley Builds Support, Stability, and Hope in Halton
As one of the longest-standing charities in the region, Wesley is well-known for the work being done in Hamilton, but did you know that we also have incredible teams of people providing programs and services for community members in Halton? Now you can say that you do! Read on to learn more about how Wesley […]
Troy’s Journey: Finding Hope and Change with Wesley (UPDATED!)
UPDATE: We are thrilled to let you know that Troy is now living in his own apartment outside of downtown, and he couldn’t be happier with the change. The newly renovated space features underground parking and comes at a reasonable rent—a perfect combination. The location is convenient, with everything he needs close by, and the area […]
Hamilton Spectator: Heather’s Story: From Homeless to Hope for the Future
Now this Hamilton woman has an apartment of her own “Everybody’s trying to get me to write a book,” Heather Grant says. Oct. 15, 2024 6 min read By Teviah Moro Reporter From her bachelor pad in a CityHousing […]
#WeAreWesley – Isaac’s Impact Empowers Clients in Supportive Housing
Wesley’s Supportive Housing (SH) program may be one of the smaller initiatives in the Hamilton area, but its impact is profound as it provides long-term care to individuals with unique and diverse needs who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. As a program supervisor, Isaac proudly speaks to the work of his team that is […]
Hamilton Spectator: Sue’s Story – Healing Trauma to Overcome Homelessness and Addiction
Quitting fentanyl: Housing program a key ally in fight against addiction and homelessness Wesley’s special care unit provides safe home as users wean off deadly opioids — but a boost to its funding is temporary Sept. 28, 2024 5 min read As a girl, her mother was involved with […]
#WeAreWesley – Joe’s Life Work of Building Trust Saves Lives
Since Wesley’s outreach work began almost 70 years ago in the basement of the old Wesley United Church, there have been many dedicated individuals who walk with people through some of the hardest days of life. Meet the next generation of Wesley staff carrying on this lifesaving tradition – Joe, the Manager of Housing and […]
#WeAreWesley – Lisa
Lisa is Helping to Prevent Homelessness in Halton: Meet Wesley’s Manager of Wesley’s Community Housing Support Program in Halton – Lisa! She and her team work with community housing providers to support tenants and property managers in situations where eviction is occurring or may occur soon. Lisa has always wanted to help others – even […]
