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A weekly blog written with the aim to share who we are, what we do and why.
If you aren’t familiar with Home Suite Hope (HSH), you have probably heard about, or attended, our signature fundraiser, Empty Bowls. Modeled after the traditional ‘soup kitchen,’ the fundraiser literally serves up soups crafted by local restaurateurs, as well as a heaping helping of awareness about us. HSH has transformed over the years – originally assisting homeless men to now assisting single-parent families, usually mothers, who are either precariously housed or facing homelessness.
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HSH participants build stability with skilled trades
This week Home Suite Hope’s social media celebrated the graduation of one of our participants and how, as she searches for employment and future qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities to build upon what she has started, she put her skills to use paying it back to HSH. Faith recently graduated from the Construction and Maintenance Electrician Pre-Apprentice Diploma program at the Skilled Trades College of Canada. The college was quick to reply on our social, too, with
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HSH Executive Director: A Woman of Distinction
Congratulations Sara! Home Suite Hope Executive Director Dr. Sara Cumming has been nominated in the YWCA Hamilton’s 2026 Women of Distinction Awards. The nominees for the YWCA Hamilton's milestone 50th annual Women of Distinction Awards, presented by ArcelorMittal Dofasco, were announced at the Nominee Reception Jan. 20 at Hamilton’s The Waterfront Centre. The Awards ceremony is set for March 5 in recognition of International Women’s Day 2026. Hamilton and Halton community me
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Jan 222 min read
Many ways to support Home Suite Hope
H ome Suite Hope works to change the trajectory of people’s lives by disrupting generational poverty at its roots. We do this by offering a helping hand up to homeless single parent-led families; wrapping all necessary and individualized services around each family to ensure that they obtain the tools necessary to become self-sufficient. Our programming works from a housing first principle, that is an understanding that individuals need a safe and secure roof over their heads
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Jan 153 min read
Join HSH Industry Council: Making Employment Connections
Home Suite Hope’s Industry Council plays a critical role in the development and success of the Homeward Bound Halton program. This group of senior executives with decision-making authority from a variety of fields support the professional advancement of participants in the program. The Industry Council is made up of representatives from private sector businesses, non-profit and public sector employers, community champions with influence in the local community and representati
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Jan 81 min read
HSH looking ahead to 2026
Dear Home Suite Hope Supporters, Partners, and Friends, As we welcome a new year, I find myself reflecting on just how far we have come together — and how profoundly grateful I am for the community that surrounds our families, our staff, and our mission. 2024 was not an easy year. Rising housing costs and fiscal pressures forced us to make incredibly difficult decisions for 2025, including reducing the number of participants in our programs and preparing for potential staffin
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Jan 23 min read
Thank you for giving Hope 4 Holidays
Thank you for helping Home Suite Hope give Hope 4 Holidays again this season! Our annual Hope 4 Holidays campaign connects HSH’s single parents and their children with the community through the spirit of giving. There are several ways our community of supporters get involved. Some sponsor a family stepping up to purchase and donate items to fulfill a family’s wish list. HSH sends its thanks to this year’s family sponsors, including: Lisa Tracey ; Ray & Karen Spence ; Rebecca
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Dec 26, 20252 min read
Two HSH families 'home for the holidays' thanks to ARGO
Two Oakville families are ‘home’ for the holidays – and it’s a wish come true. As we prepare for the holidays, we don’t realize how far typical seasonal activities are from the reality being experienced by some members of our own community. For those fleeing domestic violence for safety or others with just the clothes on their backs, the two worlds are so far apart wishes can’t bridge them. This holiday however, two single moms in Home Suite Hope (HSH) programming get to call
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Dec 18, 20255 min read
Still time to support Hope 4 Holidays 2025
Home Suite Hope is in the midst of our annual Hope 4 Holidays campaign for the 2025 holiday season! This year we are supporting 30 single-parent families across Halton. Each family is on a unique journey toward stability and independence, and your kindness and generosity helps bring warmth, dignity, and a sense of hope to these parents and children as they navigate a challenging season. We’ve had a host of volunteers from across the community step up to sponsor the wish l
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Dec 11, 20252 min read
Help HSH make it Home for the Holidays
This holiday season, two Home Suite Hope families have moved into new townhouses in Oakville — just in time for the winter holidays. Thanks to the generosity of local development company, Argo Development Corporation, some major household items have also already been covered. We’re now inviting our community to help fill the remaining needs and bring warmth, comfort, and cheer into their homes. Every item helps a family start their next chapter with dignity and warmth. Home #
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Dec 4, 20251 min read
Affordable housing crisis in Oakville
It is not news to Home Suite Hope that Oakville is an extremely expensive community – never mind for those who are struggling. We read with interest – and alarm - Oakville News journalist Tyler Collins’ recent story headlined: Oakville surpasses Toronto as most expensive place to rent in Ontario It reports that “New figures show that renters are paying more on average to live in Oakville than almost anywhere else in Canada — including the traditionally pricey Toronto” HSH wor
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Nov 27, 20252 min read
Halton's National Housing Day Forum 2025
National Housing Day is an annual event in Canada on November 22 that raises awareness about the importance of safe, affordable, and stable housing for all Canadians. It is a day to acknowledge the housing challenges faced by many, including Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups – like the single parents Home Suite Hope serves - and to discuss solutions like building more homes and implementing housing strategies. On Friday, Nov. 21 Halto
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Nov 20, 20252 min read
Support HSH in OCF's GIVEOakville
Home Suite Hope is proud and grateful to be included in the Oakville Community Foundation’s (OCF) 2025 GIVEOakville Campaign - which is almost here. The GIVEOakville 2025 runs November 14 through December 8 . During the campaign, people can browse the OCF’s digital catalogue and select from dozens of local charities to support - including HSH. The 2024 GIVEOakville Campaign inspired nearly $1 million for local charities, including Home Suite Hope (HSH). In 2024, GIVEOakvill
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Nov 14, 20251 min read
Community Souper Heroes fill bowls - and hearts - with hope
A thank-you note from Sara We are deeply grateful to all our sponsors, donors, and attendees for supporting this year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser. Your generosity fuels our award-winning programs and allows us to continue breaking generational cycles of poverty for families in our community. Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve raised just under $61,000 — with only $4,000 left to reach our goal! Every contribution helps us change lives and build brighter futures. From all o
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Nov 7, 20251 min read
HSH launches Hope 4 Holidays 2025
Home Suite Hope is proud to launch our annual Hope 4 Holidays campaign for the 2025 holiday season! Whether you’ve supported us in previous years or are joining us for the first time, we are so grateful for your generosity and compassion. This year, we are honoured to support 30 single-parent families across Halton. Each family is on a unique journey toward stability and independence, and your kindness helps bring warmth, dignity, and a sense of hope to parents and childr
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Oct 30, 20253 min read
It's not too late: Purchase tickets to Empty Bowls 2025 Nov. 2 at Appleby College
There's still time - get your tickets today Empty Bowls 2025 November 2 at Appleby College A Taste of Community, a Bowl of Hope As Home Suite Hope's (HSH) signature annual fundraiser , Empty Bowls helps fund the vital wraparound services that empower single-parent families on their journey from crisis to independence. This annual favourite invites the community to gather to sample some of the best of Halton’s culinary scene - and be part of lasting change. A ticket to Em
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Oct 23, 20252 min read
Golf to Give gives to HSH
Home Suite Hope owes a huge thank-you to the 2025 Oakville Rotary’s Centennial Golf to Give Tournament. A $40,000 cheque – proceeds from...
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Oct 9, 20252 min read
HSH welcomes SSW interns
Home Suite Hope has welcomed two new Social Service Work (SSW) interns from Sheridan College this fall. Meet Amber Dailey Hello everyone!...
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Oct 2, 20252 min read
Empty Bowls 2025 is coming!
Empty Bowls 2025 November 2 at Appleby College A Taste of Community, a Bowl of Hope As our signature annual fundraiser , Empty Bowls helps fund the vital wraparound services that empower single-parent families on their journey from crisis to independence. This much-loved event invites the community to gather around the table, sample the best of Halton’s culinary scene, and be part of lasting change. Your ticket includes mouthwatering soups, artisan bread, and decadent desse
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Sep 25, 20252 min read
New to the HSH Board
This month Home Suite Hope (HSH) is pleased to welcome a quartet of highly skilled individuals who are volunteering on our Board of...
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Sep 18, 20253 min read
Last chance to register for Golf to Give?
On September 15, 2025, the annual Oakville Rotary Golf to Give Tournament is celebrating 100 years of Rotary service to the Oakville...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read
What Does
HSH Do?
Through partnership with Halton Region, our year-long Stabilizing First Halton provides wrap-around support for parent participants to become stable not only in housing, but also with life skills and child care, as well as take academic upgrading and assessment. Homeward Bound Halton then sees eligible participants go on to study a two-year college program in fields identified as having good prospects for employment and earning potential. Graduation is followed by mentorship and supported employment searching.
Why We Do It!
What is the need in an affluent region like Halton and what challenges do single parents face? Read our blog each week, new posts go up every Friday, to delve into these issues.
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