About Our Programs

Dawn House operates an Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing Programs and a Supportive Housing Program through its three locations at 965 Milford Drive, 805 Ridley Drive, and a temporary location for our Emergency Shelter.

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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.​

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Emergency Shelter

• Currently in a temporary home until further notice - please contact the number below for information.

• Women and agencies will need to call to reserve a bed, we will be reliant on mobile phones.  If you encounter a technical issue getting in touch by phone, please email:  info@dawnhouse.ca 

• The phones that will be on site: 613-929-3440
   

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.