The Town of Ajax, Ontario, is keeping its emergency overnight warming space at Town Hall open until April 18, 2026. This extension ensures that people without homes have a safe place to stay during the final weeks of the cold weather season.
The space is located in the Council Chambers Lobby at 65 Harwood Avenue South and is open every night. Residents can visit from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, and from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Access is available through the Council Chambers entrance on Harwood Avenue South.
This service is operated by the Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC) – Doors of Compassion through a partnership with the town and the Region of Durham. The extension comes as the community faces its highest homelessness numbers on record, with 330 people counted in January 2026 compared to 176 in April 2025.
In addition to the Town Hall site, the Ajax Hub at 125 Commercial Avenue will also stay open until April 18. This location offers 41 spaces and serves as a 24-hour drop-in centre for those in need.
Mayor Shaun Collier has used his authority to move forward with a $28 million housing project at Harwood Avenue South and Achilles Road. Construction on this new housing is expected to take place throughout 2026 and 2027 to address the growing need for shelter in the area.
