In July, the Queen Street West location of Urban Barn, Canadian home furniture retailer, redesigned and donated new furniture for the shelter’s living and dining rooms and children’s program area.

Residents were over joyed with the new look of their home, and the additional seating provided in the living and dining areas made the space much more comfortable for the increasing number of women and children that use the space. Apart from the beautiful new furniture, small touches like faux plants and wall hangings have helped make the shelter feel more homey and warm. The transformation of the kid’s room is remarkable from the bright colours, stripped rug to the kid-friendly poufs. The space is now more inviting to kids and moms alike. We are extremely grateful to Urban Barn for their thoughtful donation.