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.
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Sincerely,
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!
KANISH BASKARAN
DIRECTOR
TEERKA BASKARAN
DIRECTOR
NICHOLAS HAMZEA
DIRECTOR
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.
PRODUCT LINE | LEADER: REBECCA ZHAO
Our Product Line raises funds and awareness for health equity in Canada's unhoused communities, featuring symbolic designs that spread our message. Launched to empower supporters, all proceeds from purchases directly fund initiatives to improve health outcomes for the unhoused.
FINANCE SPECIALIST | NAVEEN SIVARAJAH
Our Finance Specialist maintains accurate financial records and prepares financial statements, collaborates with the Board of Directors for budgeting processes, identifies opportunities for cost reduction, and researches and applies for relevant grants and funding opportunities.
HEALTH FOR HOMELESS
SCHOOL CHAPTERS
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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