A Legacy of Compassion and Growth

Founded in 1988, Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC) became a registered nonprofit on December 7, 1988, rooted in a mission to support individuals facing hardship. In response to growing community needs, Doors of Compassion was born, evolving into a vital network of emergency shelters, housing-focused services, and community support.

From opening our first Winter Warming Centre in 2019 to expanding into permanent shelter spaces, advocacy teams, and a dedicated HUB, our commitment has remained the same: providing compassionate, person-centered support to those experiencing homelessness. Today, with three shelter locations, a Housing Retention Team, and a growing Peer Support Program, we continue to build innovative solutions that empower individuals, break down barriers, and create lasting change in our community.

• Winter Warming Centre opens up to 20 individuals

• Warming Centre expands to 24H service
• Camp Samac Project: 25 individuals
• Temporary 20 Bed Shelter opens

• 20 Bed Shelter becomes permanent
• Housing Retention Team launched
• Operation of Inclement Weather Warming Station in Pickering

• The Ajax HUB opens
• Patron Relation Advocacy Team launched
• 30-Bed Respite Centre Opens

• 30 Bed Respite transitions to permanent shelter
• Operation of Whitby Warming Centre at Durham Region Headquarters

• 45 Bed Whitby Shelter opens
• Development of Peer Support Team