Wilkinson Shelter

We'll be replacing the existing Wilkinson Shelter men’s shelter with a new, redesigned building that will provide services and programs to better serve our community. The new development will be an inclusive, safe space that will reduce reliance on overflow hotels, enhance safety and privacy, and improve on-site support services, including mental health and substance use in a low barrier setting.

The new shelter will be designed to meet Peel Region’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Building Standard for New Construction.

The building

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15 Wilkinson Road is in Ward 3 in Brampton and borders other Peel facilities. The site is close to:

• Employment agencies
• Seva Food Bank, Salvation Army, and Knights Table food bank services
• Restaurants and coffee shops

The vision

Wilkinson Shelter is a project included in the Peel Community Housing Development Program.

Chronic homelessness is primarily a men’s challenge and there is a growing need for low-barrier, safe emergency shelter for men aged 25 and over. We are replacing the current Wilkinson Shelter to serve men experiencing homelessness by creating spaces that are inclusive with low / zero barrier access to the services and supports flexible to meet individual needs.

Currently, Wilkinson Shelter is a dorm-style shelter that has 86 beds. The existing shelter will be demolished to build a new shelter, creating a new total of up to 200 beds. We will be procuring a consultant team to work through engagement and preliminary design.

Project funding

• National Co-Investment Fund Program
• Peel Region

Timeline

January 2023: Regional Council approves the Wilkinson Shelter redevelopment project.

Background

Review the Regional Council reports related to the Wilkinson Shelter Redevelopment.

• January 19, 2023
• July 6, 2023

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