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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 1d

Please join us in welcoming Ken Chung, 1 of 5 new members to the Fife House Board of Directors. We're so grateful for Ken's commitment to expanding vital housing supports for people & families living with HIV/AIDS. Thank you, Ken!
Read Ken's bio: fifehouse.org/about-us/boa... #FriendsofFifeHouse

Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 2d

We asked Soul K., one of the many helping hands in our volunteer family, why they chose to #Volunteer at #FifeHouse:

“I chose to volunteer because I wanted to give back to the community, meet new people, and be part of an organization that supports others with compassion and respect.” ❤️🔑

Volunteer sitting in an office chair holding a clear plastic bag filled with hygiene items, surrounded by boxes of similar bags ready for distribution.

Hand holding a card from Fife House with autumn leaves and pumpkins, reading 'With Care & Warm Wishes' and 'Take care of yourself; you matter'.

Two people standing in an office holding clear plastic bags filled with supplies, with a large open box of similar bags on the floor.

Travel-sized Bergman Kelly conditioner, body lotion, and shampoo tubes with tropical waterfall scent arranged next to Crest 3D White charcoal toothpaste and Degree Advanced deodorant on a wooden surface.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 2d

💅✨Drag Race fans, this is it! Shady Queens: The Comeback hits TD Music Hall on Oct 29! Co-hosted by Nicky Doll & Pangina Heals, with Silky Ganache, Icesis Couture, The Virgo Queen & Rosacea Cheeks. Tickets are flying—snatch yours today b4 they're gone!🌈 www.fifehouse.org/shady-queens/

Composite image featuring two drag queens, Nicky Doll and Pangina Heals, dressed in gold and a neon theatre marquee with the words SHADY QUEENS THE COMEBACK. Wednesday October 29, TD Music Hall. In support of FIFE HOUSE and presented by TD. Tickets at fifehouse.org. Sponsor logos Figure 3, Freddie, IN Magazine, Inspired Creative

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 4d

Our 2024–2025 Impact Report is here! Each of impact number and story represents a life touched by your generosity. Consider making a one-time or monthly gift today to help more people and families living with HIV/AIDS. Visit our website to learn more: fifehouse.org/about-us/reports #AnnualReport ❤️

Modern apartment buildings with trees in the foreground, promoting Fife House's 2024-2025 impact report on community support.

Fife House served 1,373 clients in 2024-2025, highlighting their impact and support for those in need of hope, help, and home.

A man wearing a red sleeveless shirt and patterned shorts stands on a sidewalk in front of a wrought iron fence and brick buildings, holding backpack straps.

Fife House reports housing 167 new clients in 2024-2025, highlighting the impact of support services this past year.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 7d

Today, the Fife House team came together to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Nia:wen, Meegwetch, and thank you to Kurt, Marie, Elder James, and Circle of Cedar drummers for guiding us in reflection and learning. 🧡 Every Child Matters. #TruthandReconciliation

A person in a hat offering a smudging plate to someone seated on a mobility device. Colorful streamers hang from the ceiling of the room.

A First Nations smudging items including sage, burning in a shell, next to ceremonial feathers.

People wearing orange seated around a long table and listening to a speaker.

An orange flag with paintings of a pair of feathers and the words EVERY CHILD MATTERS

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 8d

👑✨ The queens are coming, the shade is real, and tickets are vanishing, honey! Shady Queens: The Comeback (presented by TD) hits TD Music Hall, Oct 29—drag royalty, sass & sparkle for a cause. 💃💅Don’t be left crying at the door: grab your tickets now! 👉 fifehouse.org/shady-queens/
#RuPaulDragRace

A composite image featuring a theatre marquee with the words SHADY QUEEN THE COMEBACK in pink neon lights. Featuring photos of six drag queens. Words on image state Wednesay, October 29, TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. Purchase your tickets at www.fifehouse.org. Tickets are selling fast! Get yours today before they gone. Logos on image from TD Bank, FIgure 3 Design, Freddie, IN Magazie and INSPIRED CREATIVE. In support of Fife House.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 9d

Are you a PHA (Person with HIV/AIDS) who needs support with finding housing or housing applications? Come to Fife House's Housing Help Drop-Ins held every Tuesday & Thursday, 1-4 PM at 490 Sherbourne St. From RGI housing to market rentals, let's find housing solutions together!🏠🤗🌈 #housinginsecurity

Flyer for Housing Help drop-in sessions for PHAs at 490 Sherbourne Street, offering support with housing applications and rental searches, wheelchair accessible.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 9d

We are thrilled to welcome Dane Griffiths to the Fife House Board of Directors and are so grateful for his commitment to expanding vital support for individuals & families living with HIV/AIDS. Thank you, Dane!

Read Dane's bio: www.fifehouse.org/about-us/boa... #FriendsofFifeHouse

Graphic welcoming Dane Griffiths as a new board member of Fife House, highlighting his expertise in strategic communications and public health leadership.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 10d

We are thrilled to welcome Andrea Westbrook to the Fife House Board of Directors and are so grateful for her commitment to expanding vital support for individuals & families living with HIV/AIDS. Thank you, Andrea!

Read Andrea's bio: www.fifehouse.org/about-us/boa... #FriendsofFifeHouse

Announcement welcoming Andrea Westbrook as a new board member with a summary of her 15 years as a social worker in Toronto's HIV sector and community mental health.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 11d

Today is the National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation we honour the children who never came home, the Survivors & their families it is also #OrangeShirtDay inspired by Phyllis Webstad's story🧡

The Survivors' Flag: nctr.ca/exhibits/sur...
Watch the national ceremony: www.youtube.com/live/DRt5Pq0...

Graphic for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation featuring The Survivors’ Flag.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 11d

💙⚾️ Congrats to the @BlueJays on clinching AL East division title!🎉We’re proud to cheer for a team that champions diversity & inclusion—like annual Pride Night flag ceremonies at Rogers Centre we’ve been honoured to join. 🌈🏡💙
#ALEastChamps #HIVAIDS #SupportiveHousing

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 12d

Fife House is guided by our incredible Board of Directors. Their expertise, lived experience, and dedication are instrumental in providing supportive housing for people living with HIV/AIDS. Learn more:

www.fifehouse.org/about-us/boa...

#FifeHouse #Volunteer #Community #HIVAIDS

Graphic of Fife House board members posing together.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 14d

🌈✨ Turn up the volume because the shade is back! SHADY QUEENS: THE COMEBACK, presented by TD, hits the stage Oct 29 at TD Music Hall. Featuring drag royalty & show-stopping performances—in support of Fife House.💅💃Tickets hotter than a queen’s contour—grab yours before they're gone: t.co/zN2BgtWLJK

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 15d

Huge gratitude to Colleen Lamond & Robert Rowe who wrapped up their terms on Fife House's #BoardofDirectors. Their wisdom & generosity helped guide us through growth & change over past few years—always centering people living with #HIV/AIDS. Thank you both. You’ll always have a home in our hearts. ❤️

Composite image featuring cut-out headshots of a man and a woman. Words on image state THANK YOU OUR FORMER BOARD MEMBERS, COLLEEN LAOND AND ROBERT ROWE

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you for a memorable AGM & Celebration! We're grateful to our special guests, performers, and everyone in our community. The outcome of your support is detailed in our latest Annual Impact & Gratitude Report, now live on our website www.fifehouse.org #FriendsofFifeHouse #FifeHouse #AGM

Historic brick building with a turret and rainbow flag, hosting Fife House's 2024-2025 Annual General Meeting and community celebrations on September 22nd.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 17d

Join Fife House & help create a more inclusive Toronto! We're hiring two passionate individuals to make a real impact for the following roles:

- Additions Supportive Housing (ASH) Worker
- Dietitian

Apply by Sept 26, 2025! www.fifehouse.org/jobs
#FifeHouse #Toronto #NonProfitWork

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · 29d

We're thrilled to be part of the Roncesvalles Polish Festival this year!

Stop by our booth on September 13th & 14th (11 AM - 6 PM). We'll be on Roncesvalles Ave, between Queen and Dundas.

#FifeHouseCommunity #Roncesvalles

People gathered at a colorful festival booth decorated with rainbow flags and promotional items for Fife House and Shady Queen fan.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · Sep 11

Home is where the Heart is. Are you a Person with HIV who needs support with finding housing or housing applications? If so do come to Fife House's free Housing-Help Drop-In held every Tuesday & Thursday, 1-4 PM at 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto. Let's find housing solutions together!🏠#housinginsecurity

Composite image featuring photo of a smiling man wearing a yellow t-shirt holding up a pair of keys on one hand. Words on image states: HOUSING HELP DROP-IN SESSION FOR PHAS, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 to 4pm 490 Sherbourne Street, 2nd Floor Reception, wheelchair accessible, No appointments required. Get support with: RGI Housing Application, Private Market Rental Search, Housing Help Programs across the City. Documents required.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · Sep 10

This past weekend, we took part in the annual #CabbagetownFestival - a celebration of the history, diversity and vibrancy of the community. We thoroughly enjoyed the music, food, performances and merchandise offered by dozens of vendors at the event, AND meeting everyone who stopped by our booth! 🥳🎉

A man wearing black juggling white pins on the street while wearing a huge smile

A stilt walking artist dressed in bright pink costume and holding a giant lollipop waving and walking amongst the crowd at a street festival

A group of choreographed samba drum performers walking up the middle of a street at a street festival watched by festival goers

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · Sep 5

Fife House is back at the #CabbagetownFestival this weekend! 🥬🎉 Join us Sept 6–7 (11am–7pm) at Parliament St. Come find our booth: play games, win prizes, and learn how we provide supportive housing for people & families living with HIV/AIDS. Come celebrate community, history & diversity with us!🏡💜

Composite image featuring photo of a booth at a street festival with a blue roof, and colorfully decorated with rainbow balloons and flags. Several individuals stand behind a table carrying hand fans. Words on image state Please join us! The Cabbagetown Festival. Parliament Street & Carlton St. Saturday Sept 6 - Sunday Sept 7, 2025. 11am to 7pm. www.fifehouse.org

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our Jarvis, Denison & Sherbourne residents enjoyed a summer trip to Niagara Falls recently, thanks to our donors! The trip provided a vital chance to connect with each other & enjoy the outdoors. Your support makes this possible! ❤️ #FriendsofFifeHouse #CommunityWellness #SupportiveHousing 🍁 ☀️

A large and diverse group of about a dozen people, including one of whom is using a mobility device, posing for a group photo in front of the giant flower clock located at Niagara Falls, on a beautiful sunny day

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · Aug 25

Third time’s a charm! A small but mighty @BMO crew gave our Denison Residence a glow-up last Friday for #BMODaysofImpact. Check out the B4 & after photos!🏡🌈 Thank you to the volunteers for helping make our Denison Residence a beautiful, welcoming home for our clients. ❤️🌱🌷#corporatevolunteer #hivaids

Photo of two individuals standing in the walkway in front of a house. Wet paint signs on the door and deck. Fresh flowers planted in the beds.

Photo of a smiling woman painting the front door of a house yellow

before and after photos comparing the front of two houses. The before photo shows a messy lawn full of weeds, and a run down deck. The after photo shows a rejuvenated house featuring a yellow door, a deck stained black, and freshly planted hydrangeas. Another garden bed at front of house is planted with echinaceas and other flowers

Wide photo of two individuals standing in the walkway in front of a house. Wet paint signs on the door and deck. Fresh flowers planted in the beds.

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · Aug 19

🏠✨ Fife House is thrilled to receive a multi-year #TDReadyCommitment grant from TD Bank Group to support our peer-led PEACCCH program aimed at helping people with HIV/AIDS move into safe stable housing & access the supports they need to thrive. Thank you TD! 💚Read more:
ow.ly/x1zH50WHNUN

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · Aug 18

Deadline alert! Friday, August 22 is the last day to sign-up/renew membership for Fife House's #AGM 2025. Please join us. After the official stuff we’re turning up the fun with performances + light refreshments. 🥳✨ RSVP at fifehouse.org/agm-communit... #FriendsofFifeHouse #HIVAIDS

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Fife House @fifehouse.bsky.social · Aug 15

MAKEOVER ALERT!🏡🌷Thank you to the team volunteers from BMO-the second in as many weeks-who helped transform shared spaces at our Huntley Residence! They painted our patio, built a new bench, cleared weeds & planted blooms—creating beauty & boosting wellness & pride for our clients🌈#BMODaysofImpact!

A group of people dressed in blue t-shirts and aprons and holding paint brushes and spades, standing next to some flowers on the porch of a house.

Three individuals dressed in blue planting flowers in a tight garden space sandwiched between a ramp and a house. Above them is a pride flag.

Three individuals painting a patio fence from beige to green.

Several individuals wearing blue t-shirts working together to build a picnic table.

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