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FROM THE FOUNDERS

"It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it." — Nelson Mandela

On any given night, over 8,700 people in Toronto experience homelessness. While many organizations and individuals are working tirelessly to address different aspects of this crisis, one often overlooked facet are the significant barriers to healthcare faced by this population. In a country which prides itself in offering free health services to all, we are often guilty of assuming that this privilege is accessible to everyone, leading to a neglect of those in the most need. This was one of the driving forces in founding Health for Homeless, and we’d like to invite you to stand with us in implementing meaningful solutions that remove barriers to healthcare faced by the homeless community.

Sincerely,

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Kanish Baskaran

Kanish Baskaran

Nicholas Hamzea

Nicholas Hamzea

Annie Li

Annie Li

ABOUT
THE TEAM

Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our passionate teams of volunteers are the backbone of Health for Homeless. Our expanding organization features a Headquarters Team (HQ) as well as School Chapters across the country. 

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Are you a changemaker? Health for Homeless is HIRING!

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KANISH BASKARAN
DIRECTOR
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TEERKA BASKARAN
DIRECTOR
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NICHOLAS HAMZEA
DIRECTOR
HQ

HEALTH FOR HOMELESS

PROJECT LEADERS

The Health for Homeless Leadership Team is divided into projects that work in tandem to host events, raise funds, connect with the community, and create a lasting impact.

CARE KITS | LEADER: TRINLEY PALMO

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The Community Support Pod is dedicated to creating and hosting events that directly impact the unhoused community. From health-centred care kits to sock pantries and more, this pod is committed to making a difference.

WORKSHOPS | LEADER: NYAH SHAH

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Our Education Pod focuses on delivering research-backed, educator-vetted initiatives that help spread awareness and de-bunk stigma surrounding the unhoused community like podcasts, workshops, and conferences.

BRANDING | LEADER: BRIANNA TOTA

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The Branding Project Group specializes in connecting with youth, leading experts in the field, and persons with lived experience through our social media platforms, helping us grow our outreach meaningfully.

PRODUCT LINE | LEADER: ROJINA KARIMIRAD

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Our Finance Pod manages the organization's bookkeeping and specializes in hosting fundraisers or donation campaigns that will help our organization make a tangible impact.

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SOCK PANTRIES | LEADER: CRYSTAL LI

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Our Finance Pod manages the organization's bookkeeping and specializes in hosting fundraisers or donation campaigns that will help our organization make a tangible impact.

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PODCAST | LEADER: NIKOLA REKO

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Our Finance Pod manages the organization's bookkeeping and specializes in hosting fundraisers or donation campaigns that will help our organization make a tangible impact.

HS CHAPTERS

HEALTH FOR HOMELESS

SCHOOL CHAPTERS

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TEERKA BASKARAN
DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER EXPANSION

Our strength is amplified with collective action, and you can help make a difference with Health for Homeless right now! The support we receive is a huge driver of the good work we do in addressing some of society’s most challenging problems.

 

If you're interested in starting your own HfH Chapter, contact Teerka at teerkabaskaran@gmail.com to join our community in making a lasting impact.

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