Providing Inclusive Care

Empowering Women
& Girls Across Canada

Tenderlife Canada is a registered charity dedicated to preventing teenage pregnancy and providing a compassionate safety net for young women aged 13–29 facing unplanned pregnancies.

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13–29
Ages Supported
24mo
Max Housing Support
100%
Registered Charity
Tenderlife transitional home — a safe, warm bedroom for young mothers
#718362106
RR0001 Canadian Registered Charity

Who We Are

Helping women never doubt they are Valuable & Skillful

Tenderlife is a registered Canadian Charity dedicated to saving tender lives. We work to mitigate teenage pregnancy through age-appropriate Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) knowledge and contraception.

We provide a safety net for young women with an unplanned pregnancy — aged 13 to 29 — through supportive transitional housing, mental health support, and pathways to independence.

Prevention first: SRH education before a crisis ever occurs

Compassionate housing: Up to 24 months of transitional support

Early pregnancy detection support: Options counseling and compassionate guidance

What We Do

Services built around
every stage of the journey

We provide the resources women and girls need to achieve their dreams while making informed decisions.

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Outreach & Prevention

  • SRH knowledge for teens
  • Contraception awareness
  • Pregnancy prevention messaging
  • Community outreach programs
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Transitional Housing

Safe, supportive housing for young women navigating unplanned pregnancies — with the wraparound care they need to stabilize.

  • Housing for up to 24 months
  • Parenting & life skills support
  • Emotional support & case management
  • Mental health support & counseling
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Pathways Forward

  • Wrap-around services for independent living
  • Permanent housing support
  • Job search support
  • School re-integration

Our Journey of Impact

From community roots
to transforming lives

Every milestone is a story of a young woman who chose hope. Here is how Tenderlife has grown to meet that need.

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Tenderlife Begins

Community outreach to vulnerable young mothers and families — meeting real needs where they existed.

  • Pregnancy support for vulnerable youth
  • Household assistance for single-parent families
  • Academic tutoring and mentorship
  • Sexual and reproductive health education for children and youth
  • Crisis intervention and referral support
2022
2025
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Tenderlife Opens Its First Transitional Home

Responding to Toronto's housing crisis, Tenderlife opened its first transitional home on October 15, 2025 — creating a safe place for pregnant and parenting youth experiencing housing instability, family breakdown, or homelessness.

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2025–2026 Impact Snapshot

Based on operations from October 15, 2025 through June 12, 2026

🩷 8 Young Mothers Supported
🩷 6 Infant Lives Supported and Nurtured
🩷 2,300+ Staff & Volunteer Hours Invested in Care
🩷 1,920 Safe Bed Nights Provided
🩷 1 Young Mother reconnected to income support and successfully re-enrolled in school after childbirth
  • Weekly life skills and parenting workshops delivered
  • Transportation to medical, prenatal and community appointments
  • Meals, groceries, diapers and essential baby supplies provided
  • A safe, stable and caring environment for mothers and children
2025–26

Behind every statistic is a young woman choosing hope over despair, stability over homelessness, and a future for herself and her child.

Because Every Life Matters
Young mothers and volunteers sharing a joyful moment at Tenderlife

Get Involved

Your time can
change a life

Volunteers are the backbone of Tenderlife. Whether you bring professional skills, lived experience, or simply a caring heart — there is a place for you on our team.

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Apply online

Fill out our volunteer application — it takes just a few minutes.

2

Meet the team

A brief orientation call to match your skills to where we need them most.

3

Start making a difference

Show up, serve, and see the real-world impact of your contribution.

Join as a volunteer → Request a service →