The path to dignity starts at A Place Called Home.
Since 1995, our agency has been support homeless men, women and families with children in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.
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. 🏠
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.
💙 Celebrate With Us
You can 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. 🏠
🎉 Fill Out the Ballot for
Your Chance to WIN! 🎉
Join A Place Called Home’s Free Community Draw and support 30 years of shelter and community care, while also supporting the businesses in our community.
Fill out the ballot form here:
A Place Called Home's 30 for 30 Draw – Fill out form
For extra ballots:
Donate to our 30 for 30 Campaign through CanadaHelps
📝 Be sure to include “Draw” in the message box and use the same name as on your ballot so we can match your entry!
Fill out a ballot in select stores
Sign-up for our quarterly newsletter on your ballot either online or in person!
No purchase necessary. Open to local residents. One entry per person. Winners will be contacted directly by A Place Called Home- via email or phone. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook or Instagram. Draw winner must be able to pick up prize. Prize must be accepted as awarded; no cash value.
By entering, participants agree to allow their name to be shared on social media if selected as the winner.
