About Our Programs

Dawn House operates three different Transitional Housing Programs and a Supportive Housing Program through its two locations at 965 Milford Drive and 805 Ridley Drive.

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Eligibility

• You identify as a woman 18 years of age or older

• You are homeless or currently vulnerable housed

• Your annual net income is $27,500/year or less

• You have barriers preventing you from securing housing

• You agree to actively participate in the supports and programs Dawn House provides

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Milford Drive Location

• Transitional Housing Wing is a 7 room congregate living model with shared bathrooms, showers, kitchen and living room

• Supportive Permanent Apartments – The rent for these bachelor apartments is $587.65 and they do not turn over often.  When a vacancy occurs, women who are in one of the Transitional Housing Programs are offered the apartment.​

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Ridley Drive Location

• Christine’s Hope, located in the East Wing of 805 Ridley Drive, offers 12 apartments—2 accessible, 4 1-bedroom, and 6 bachelor apartments.  Christine’s Hope supports women, and women with children.  The women in this Transitional Housing Program have achieved a level of independence and are not in need of daily intensive support.

• Specialized Transitional Housing is located in the West Wing of Ridley Drive.  It is staffed 24 hours and meets the needs of women with higher needs.  There are 14 rooms, a shared kitchen, and a lounge.

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To apply, please print the application below and forward it by email to info@dawnhouse.ca, by fax to 613-384-2977, in-person or by direct mail at 965 Milford Drive, Kingston, ON K7P 1S2.