Media Centre

Dixon Hall’s leadership team are experts in their areas of work and can speak to many different challenges in the city of Toronto, including but not limited to:

  • The homelessness and affordable housing crises
  • Seniors health and wellness
  • Poverty and income inequality
  • Supporting inner city youth and families
  • Newcomer and settlement services, including employment

For press and media related inquiries or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Faisal Ikram
Director, Marketing Communications
e. faisal.ikram@dixonhall.org
t. 416.863.0499 x2062
c. 647.336.2447

Latest News

Food Insecurity in Toronto is on the rise
April 4, 2019

Food Insecurity in Toronto is on the rise

1 in 7 households in Toronto struggle with food insecurity. But what exactly does that mean, and why does it…

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Report Release – Calling Home: Exploring Homelessness in our City
March 27, 2019

Report Release – Calling Home: Exploring Homelessness in our City

In February 2018, Dixon Hall embarked on our first research project, thanks to funding from the Government of Canada’s Innovative…

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Youth Centre Construction Update: Excavation Complete, Onto Steel Frame & Floor Deck
March 25, 2019

Youth Centre Construction Update: Excavation Complete, Onto Steel Frame & Floor Deck

Construction on our new youth centre has continued throughout the winter! We were fortunate to have mild weather in December,…

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Food at Dixon Hall: The Connecting Thread
March 21, 2019

Food at Dixon Hall: The Connecting Thread

Dixon Hall has a long legacy of providing food to those in need – the agency started as a soup…

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Event Alert: Calling Home: Exploring Pathways to Homelessness in our City
March 13, 2019

Event Alert: Calling Home: Exploring Pathways to Homelessness in our City

Join us for a discussion exploring paths to homelessness in our city and solutions moving forward. This event will feature…

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Where do I belong? Reflecting on the Significance of Black History Month
February 28, 2019

Where do I belong? Reflecting on the Significance of Black History Month

CEO Mercedes Watson shares her thoughts on the importance of black history month, and highlights some of her experiences as…

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The Rooming House Project: The Importance of Tenant Engagement
February 25, 2019

The Rooming House Project: The Importance of Tenant Engagement

As the Rooming House Project continues and evolves based on tenant needs, we explore the importance of tenant engagement as…

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The Rooming House Project: Building Relationships & Community Connections
February 13, 2019

The Rooming House Project: Building Relationships & Community Connections

In our second blog post exploring the work of the Rooming House Project, we examine the importance of building relationships…

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The Rooming House Project: Providing Crucial Supports to Rooming House Tenants in Cabbagetown
February 7, 2019

The Rooming House Project: Providing Crucial Supports to Rooming House Tenants in Cabbagetown

As the homelessness crisis in Toronto continues to grow, we’re introducing one of our newest projects in Housing Services: The…

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