Your Impact

We were a crucial hub of support for many in downtown Guelph

Thank you for making this possible.

65,330

Meals were served to anyone in need.

43,489

Drop-In Visits
(Daily Count)

1,759

Hours Open & Accessible

2,358

Individuals Relying On Our Services

These numbers give a glimpse into how many we were able to help - not just by providing for physical needs but also providing meaningful relationship, advocacy, assistance, and care in our community

You can see all generations here. At home it is so lonely. Here it feels good. Lots to do and connect. When I'm alone I feel anxious, here I don't feel that. I have people to talk to, activities to do with others."

Community Member
(Asked to remain anonymous)

An average day in 2024 saw...

146

People Access The Drop-In Program
Our most accessed day in 2024 was March 20th with 211.

219

Meals Served
On February 27th we served 305 meals in one day.

16

Volunteers Helping On Site
The backbone to the whole operation, volunteers cook, run the cafe program, provide recreational programming,
and build community and belonging.

Hub of Support

Did you know that our space is a hub that connects community members to needed services? Last year we saw these supports offered through our space:

Partner Clinics

There are several partner clinics & street nurses operating out of Royal City Mission on a weekly basis

Housing Clinics

On a weekly basis local organizations set up in our dining room to help people navigate housing supports

Belongings Bin Program

Our Belonging Bin Program meets a unique need in Guelph for those who are homeless - providing safe, secure, and accessible storage while people navigate Guelph's housing support systems. In 2024 we had capacity for 100 bins and we saw 243 people utilize this program.

Personal Mail

We're often listed as a home address and help connect our unhoused community members to their mail.

Service Navigation

It is often bewildering to find needed supports, often RCM is the first stop for people in crisis. We connect people to the right supports.

Tax & Financial Clinics

Yearly volunteers offer tax and financial clinics to help people file their taxes and gain a better grasp on their finances.