Item - 2026.QS11.2

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee on May 13, 2026 and was adopted with amendments.

QS11.2 - Initiatives to Support 2SLGBTQ+ Communities Experiencing Homelessness

Decision Type:: Presentation

Status:: Amended

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee:

1. Requested the Manager, Gender Equity, Social Development to request the Project Director, Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention Services to provide an update on Initiatives to Support 2SLGBTQ+ Communities Experiencing Homelessness in the new term of Council.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Monica Waldman, Project Director, Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention Services, Toronto Shelter and Support Services; Rebecca Hooton, Manager, Sector Capacity Building, The 519; and Martha Singh Jennings, Director, Housing Advocacy and Support Services, The 519 gave a presentation on Initiatives to Support 2SLGBTQ+ Communities Experiencing Homelessness.

Summary

Presentation by Toronto Shelter and Support Services (TSSS) and The 519 providing an overview of the homelessness system, along with recent initiatives to better support 2SLGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness. It highlights key data, system improvements, and partnerships aimed at advancing more inclusive and affirming homelessness responses.

Background Information

Presentation from the Project Director, Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention Services, and the Manager, Service Planning and Integrity Unit, Toronto Shelter and Support Services on Initiatives to Support 2SLGBTQ+ Communities Experiencing Homelessness
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/qs/bgrd/backgroundfile-286432.pdf

Communications

(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (QS.New.QS11.2)

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Susan Gapka (Carried)

That the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee:

1. Request the Manager, Gender Equity, Social Development to request the Project Director, Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention Services to provide an update on Initiatives to Support 2SLGBTQ+ Communities Experiencing Homelessness in the new term of Council.