Celebrating 30 Years of Hope and Housing

A Place Called Home: 1995–2025

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone—A Place Called Home is celebrating 30 years of providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton.

Since opening our doors in 1995, we’ve remained deeply committed to our mission: offering safe shelter, essential services, and a pathway to stability for those in need. What began as a small grassroots effort has grown into a vital community organization—one that thousands have turned to in times of crisis and transition.

💙 Our Journey, Our Impact

Over the past three decades, A Place Called Home has:

• Delivered emergency shelter, Drop-In services, and transitional housing to thousands

• Helped individuals reconnect with health, employment, and housing supports

• Partnered with local agencies, volunteers, and donors to build a stronger safety net

• Advocated for long-term solutions to homelessness and housing insecurity

💫 Be Part of the Celebration

This anniversary is more than a moment to reflect—it’s a chance to honour the resilience of our clients, celebrate the dedication of our staff and volunteers, and thank the community that has stood beside us every step of the way.

Stay tuned for special events, stories from the past 30 years, and opportunities to get involved. Whether you’ve donated, volunteered, or simply shared our mission—you’re part of this legacy.

Here’s to 30 years of making a difference—and to the future we’ll build together. 🏠

🎉 Join Us October 10th:

A Place Called Home Turns 30

Standing Together on World Homeless Day

This October, we invite you to celebrate a powerful milestone—30 years of service, compassion, and community impact—with A Place Called Home.

In recognition of World Homeless Day, we’re hosting a special anniversary event on Friday, October 10th, 2025, at Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Lindsay, Ontario. This evening will bring together friends, supporters, and changemakers to reflect on our journey and recommit to building a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.

Event Highlights

• Date & Time: Friday, October 10th · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

• Location: Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 40 William Street North, Kawartha Lakes, ON

• Guest Speaker: Joe Mihevc, longtime Toronto City Councillor and housing advocate

• Live Music: The Kawartha Lakes Brass Ensemble

• Catering: Delicious appetizers by Board and Nibble Catering

• Fundraiser: Launch of our “30 in 30” campaign to raise $30,000 for homelessness services

Whether you’ve been part of our story from the beginning or are just discovering our mission, we’d love to have you with us.

👉 Reserve your spot on Eventbrite

Let’s stand together—on this day and every day—for those who need us most. 💙

30 in 30: Celebrate With Us—Wherever You Are

As part of our 30th Anniversary, A Place Called Home is proud to launch the “30 in 30” Fundraising Campaign—an ambitious initiative to raise $30,000 in support of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton.

While our October 10th anniversary event will bring the community together for an evening of celebration—with delicious food provided by Board and Nibble Catering, live music, and inspiring stories—the “30 in 30” campaign continues through the end of the year, giving everyone a chance to be part of this milestone.

💙 Can’t Attend the Event? You Can Still Celebrate With Us

If you’re unable to join us in person, you can still honour our 30 years of service by making a donation to our 30 in 30 APCH Anniversary.

Your contribution helps us:

• Provide tailored resources that help meet the unique needs of individuals accessing our programs

• By equipping us to respond swiftly to urgent needs across our shelter, Drop-In services, and transitional housing programs

• Advocate for long-term solutions to homelessness

Let’s make this anniversary count—for our past, our present, and the future we’re building together. 🏠