We’re working to build a temporary Cabin Community, 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 in Toronto, on vacant City 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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