{"id":10642,"date":"2026-06-27T12:02:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T16:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluedoor.ca\/?p=10642"},"modified":"2026-06-29T12:05:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:05:21","slug":"a-safe-affirming-home-blue-door-celebrates-5-years-of-innclusion-during-pride-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluedoor.ca\/a-safe-affirming-home-blue-door-celebrates-5-years-of-innclusion-during-pride-month\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018A safe, affirming home\u2019: Blue Door celebrates 5 years of INNclusion during Pride month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Posted On: June 27, 2026, Posted By: Simon Martin, Yorkregion.com, Original Article. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Door is celebrating five years of INNclusion, a transitional supportive housing program for 2SLGBTQI+ youth in York Region, this Pride Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since opening in March 2021, INNclusion continues to provide safe, affirming housing for up to five 2SLGBTQI+ youth aged 16 to 29 who are facing homelessness due to barriers such as financial hardship, family breakdown, employment challenges and other complex life circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBlue Door is proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the INNclusion program. We know that young people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ are largely overrepresented among individuals experiencing homelessness,\u201d Blue Door CEO Debbie Schatia said. \u201cINNclusion provides a safe, affirming home where young people can build a community that supports them to transition to long-term stable housing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 5 years, INNclusion has provided 6,797 nights of safety to youth experiencing the risks of homelessness. Participants have achieved significant personal milestones including completing high school, attending college and completing Blue Door\u2019s construct program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPrograms like INNclusion are life-changing because they provide more than just housing, they offer safety, belonging, and affirmation.\u201d INNclusion peer youth mentor Francesca Loffreda said. \u201cINNclusion creates a space where young people can be their authentic selves, build confidence, and feel empowered to achieve their goals and create the future they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaime, a youth peer program participant at INNclusion said the experience has been very helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cINNclusion is an inclusive environment that helps me feel safe and relaxed,\u201d Jaime said. \u201cTherefore, I can complete more goals in my life including doing the Construct program and support with name and gender marker change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Posted On: June 27, 2026, Posted By: Simon Martin, Yorkregion.com, Original Article. Blue Door is celebrating five years of INNclusion, a transitional supportive housing program for 2SLGBTQI+ youth in York Region, this Pride Month. Since opening in March 2021, INNclusion continues to provide safe, affirming housing for up to five 2SLGBTQI+ youth aged 16 to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":10644,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10642","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-media"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t