Located at 540 Montreal Street, at the corner of Joseph St., In From the Cold Emergency Shelter (IFTC) joins Home Base Housing’s Administrative and Program offices as well as the Housing Help Centre.
The In From the Cold Emergency Shelter can house up to 35 people which makes it the largest shelter in the City of Kingston for men and women, 25 years and older.
Those in need can ask about bed availability directly through the shelter by calling (613) 542-6672. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner is provided for all.
Established in the winter of 2000, In From The Cold Emergency Shelter was opened as a temporary winter overflow shelter to assist other shelters. Due to demand for shelter beds, In From The Cold has operated on a year-round basis since July 2004.
In From the Cold Emergency Shelter operates 24 hours per day, seven days a week. The shelter doubles as a drop-in centre from 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. for individuals who are homeless.
Address:
In From the Cold Emergency Shelter
540 Montreal Street
Kingston, ON
K7K 3J2
Phone: (613) 542-6672
Fax: (613)-544-3629