About Shelter House, Thunder Bay
Shelter House offers emergency relief and essential resources in Thunder Bay. We provide food, shelter, and aid to those needing a fresh start.
Our mission
Our mission is to create a more equitable society by uplifting those who are marginalized and underserved.
We focus on shared responsibility, community benefits, and the inherent worth of every individual. Through proactive engagement, we strive to eradicate poverty, injustice, and oppression in all forms.
We champion the universal right to basic needs such as safe shelter, nutritious food, and clothing. We are committed to working in partnership to achieve societal change.
- People Helped Annually
- 120,000
- Community Projects Completed
- 53
- Partnerships Formed
- 26
Our values
At the heart of our organization lies a set of core values that guide us in our daily actions and decisions. These values serve as the bedrock of our community involvement and reflect what we stand for.
- Collective Responsibility
- There is a collective responsibility to help people in need.
- Community Benefit
- The entire community benefits from our work.
- Human Worth
- All people have worth and deserve respect and dignity.
- Basic Rights
- All people have the right to safe shelter, nutritious food and clothing.
- Access to Services
- All people deserve timely access to community services.
- Freedom of Choice
- All people have the right to make choices about their lives.
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Diversity is embraced and we strive to be inclusive and accepting of all people.
- Social Problems
- Poverty, injustice and oppression are social problems, not a result of individual failings.
- Alleviating Issues
- Our work contributes to the alleviation of poverty, injustice and oppression.
- Partnership for Change
- We are committed to working in partnership to address societal change.
Our Supporters
We would like to send out a big Thank You! to our supports and community partners, without you we would not be able to provide our wide range of services.
Board of Directors
Our dedicated Board of Directors brings a diverse range of skills and experiences to guide our mission and contribute to the well-being of our community.
