Mission, Vision & Values

Dixon Hall began as a soup kitchen in 1929, and since then has been steadily increasing and strengthening a diverse range of integrated services for residents of Downtown East Toronto.

Dixon Hall is a multi-service, charitable organization committed to empowering the lives of the most vulnerable, marginalized and at-risk communities. Through our comprehensive programs in supportive and deeply affordable housing, shelter, employment, settlement, youth, and seniors’ services, we help individuals overcome barriers to stability and well-being. By addressing critical social challenges and fostering connections, we create lasting community impact, building a more inclusive and resilient city for all.

Our Mission

We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto by providing comprehensive, accessible, and innovative services.

Our Vision

A city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential, free from barriers, and inequities.

Our Values

Respect – We believe that everyone has qualities and value worthy of admiration
Diversity – We believe in an inclusive culture of diverse thought, experience, and background
Integrity – Commitments we make will be commitments kept
Care and Compassion – We live out our commitment for social justice through thoughtful action
Accountability – We are responsible for our actions, and inaction

Land acknowledgement

We acknowledge that Dixon Hall’s programs and offices sit on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Tkaronto, now known as Toronto, is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

Ancestral acknowledgement

We all share our connection to the treaties that shape our nation, whether we arrived as settlers, immigrants, or newcomers in this current generation or in generations long past. It’s important to recognize that some among us have ancestral roots tied to the involuntary migration of the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade. Therefore, we also extend our respect and recognition to the ancestors of African Origin and Descent, honouring their enduring legacy.