The INN

Name: The INN
Address: 10 Princess Avenue, Saint Thomas, ON, N5R3V2, CA
Telephone: +15196379898
Price range: Not applicable

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🏠 St. Thomas-Elgin’s only 24/7 low-barrier shelter
🏆 2025 Impact Award Winner - St.

Thomas Chamber of Commerce
✨ Serving women, seniors, 2SLGBTQ+ & all adults in need
Join us today and make a difference! The INN is a 24/7 shelter that provides safety, support, and solutions to individuals 16 and over who are experiencing homelessness in St Thomas and Elgin County. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home and a chance to live with dignity and hope.

11/04/2026

11/03/2026

A spooky feast and a wonderful evening at The INN! 🎃

Thank you to Doug Tarry Homes for the generous Halloween meal and to the wonderful volunteers who helped serve our guests.

The meal was enjoyed by all, and we’re so grateful for your kindness and community spirit! 🧡

11/02/2026

🍽️ Volunteers Needed!

The INN is currently looking for dinner volunteers for Wednesday evenings.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out to our Kitchen and Food Service Coordinator, Lacey Van Horne, at [email protected] or 226-545-0899!

10/28/2026

10/22/2026

The INN had a wonderful evening at last night’s JUMBO Business After 5 at St. Anne’s Centre! We enjoyed connecting with so many community members and hearing their kind words about our work. It was heartwarming to see how strongly our community recognizes and supports The INN.

📸 Roshna Robin, Manager of Fund Development and Digital Marketing, and Brian Elliot, Executive Director.

St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce

10/17/2026

October 17 - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

The INN’s journey has been closely tied to the experiences of people experiencing poverty and homelessness in St. Thomas and Elgin County.

We have listened to their experiences, advocated for their needs, and stood beside them as they worked toward greater stability. Through it all, we have been reminded that poverty is not a reflection of a person’s worth, character, or potential.

10/16/2026

Every year, The INN serves more than 35,000 meals, and that number continues to grow. Behind each meal is a person in our community who deserves to be welcomed and treated with dignity.

Food donations are always appreciated. We accept fresh produce, canned food, non-perishable items, and food prepared in a commercial kitchen.

Whether it is a box of canned goods, fresh vegetables and fruits, or a prepared meal from a local restaurant or commercial kitchen, each donation helps us continue serving guests who rely on The INN.

10/15/2026

A safe place to rest is important, but the path toward stability often requires much more. It can begin with a warm meal, clean clothing, medical care, transportation to an appointment or someone offering support through the housing process.

The INN St. Thomas-Elgin is honoured to receive a $10,000 grant from the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation, in partnership with the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS®.

This generous support will help us continue providing essential and wrap-around services for individuals aged 16 and older who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. These practical supports help people feel safe, cared for and better prepared to take their next steps toward health, stability and housing.

Thank you to the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation and LSTAR for recognizing that shelter is more than a place to stay. It is a foundation for dignity, hope and a more stable future.

10/15/2026

We are deeply grateful and honoured to receive this support.😇

For more than 30 years, local REALTORS® have been giving back to the communities they serve.

This year, LSTAR is proud to support 11 local charitable organizations through the 2026 REALTORS Care® Grant Program. Thanks to the generosity of REALTORS®, business partners, sponsors, and fundraising supporters, these grants will help organizations across London, St. Thomas, and surrounding communities continue their important work.

Learn more about this year's recipients and the impact they're making:
https://lstar.ca/articles/realtors-rally-to-support-local-charities

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

Address

10 Princess Avenue
Saint Thomas, ON
N5R3V2

Telephone

+15196379898

Website

https://innelgin.ca/

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