We’re working to build temporary
Cabin Communities, to help unhoused people break the cycle of homelessness.
What we’re doing
Two Steps Home is a not-for-profit made up of volunteer architects, engineers, carpenters, and retired public servants.
Our vision? A temporary community of tiny Cabins, on vacant public land, to help unhoused people have their own places that are safe, warm, and dignified while they wait for permanent housing.
On 1 empty parking lot, we can build:
50 Tiny Cabins
1 communal hub with a kitchen, washrooms, showers, laundry, and health clinic for residents to get wraparound support services
outdoor gardens and a basketball court
Visit our prototype cabin at 110 Adelaide St E, Toronto, across from St James Park:
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On May 25th 2024, we debuted our prototype cabin on the SvN Architects parking lot for Doors Open, and hosted five Open Cabin Days throughout the summer.
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The cabin is 8’x12’, with a locking outswing steel door, operable windows for through ventilation, electric heating, a smoke detector, and heat recovery ventilator to maintain interior comfort.
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The structure is made of cross-laminated timber, designed by SvN and assembled by Cabn Co. The CLT is repairable and durable when transported and provides visual warmth and a pleasant smell.
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Hundreds of visitors came out to view the prototype, which was purposefully built on a trailer for us to easily display it across the city. We’re excited to show the cabin off at future events!
Past events
An Evening With Two Steps Home
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On October 25th 2023, we hosted An Evening With Two Steps Home at the Royal Cinema on College Street in Toronto.
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Khaleel and John van were interviewed by local media, including the Toronto Star and CBC News.
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We had over 130 attendees from across the Toronto, including City officials, architects, faith leaders, and members of the public.
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The event involved a presentation of the Two Steps Home model by John van Nostrand, followed by a screening of Zack Russel’s film Someone Lives Here, starring Khaleel Seivwright.
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Many attendees continue to reach out about donating to and volunteering with Two Steps Home after seeing the presentation.
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