Leaving the light on in North Simcoe
numbers to be proud of
Detailed data reports for our organization along with The Gift of Grace Soup Kitchen and St. Paul's United Church drop-in program can be found here.
mission & vision
To provide food and shelter in a safe familial environment within North Simcoe that cares for those in physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual need. Read more here.
1988 - Start of the Out of the Cold movement.
2003- Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness decide to start Out of the Cold program in North Simcoe.
2004- Midland Out of the Cold first opens its doors.
2012 - Midland Out of the Cold becomes a year-round operation and changes it name to The Guesthouse.
2014- The Guesthouse Shelter starts receiving government funding to help support operations.
2016 - Renovations begin at the future location of The Guesthouse Shelter.
Read the whole story here.
volunteering
We have more than 200 active volunteers helping in the shelter, preparing meals, helping with renovations, fundraising, sitting on committees and getting to know our guests. Join our team today!
recent projects
Renovations have begun at our future location. This fantastic new facility will help us better serve our guests. Donations and volunteers are still needed to complete the project.