Staff
Admin Line: 416-743-1733
(if you are in crisis, please call the Crisis number at the top of this page)
Sharlene Tygesen – Executive Director
sharlene@ernestines.ca x 2012
Ximena Escobar – Manager, Finance & Operations
ximena@ernestines.ca x 2014
Laverne Blake – Manager, Programs & Client Services
laverne@ernestines.ca x 2031
Kathleen O’Gorman – Manager, Engagement & Development
kathleen@ernestines.ca x 2010
Khadija Kathy Ali – Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator
khadija@ernestines.ca x 2033
Zoya Islam – Communications Coordinator
zoya@ernestines.ca x 2027
Joan Bowman – Facility Worker
joan@ernestines.ca x 2051
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 141, Stn. B
Etobicoke, ON M9W 5K9
Please note that we do not publicize the location of our shelter to protect the privacy and ensure the safety and security of our clients.
Crisis Line: 416-746-3701 press 0
TTY Line: 416-746-3716
Admin Line: 416-743-1733
Charitable Number: 10167 8969 RR0001
Let Us Know
At Ernestine’s we value the experiences and opinions of our stakeholders. Please let us know what we are doing well as well as where we can improve.
You can email your feedback to sharlene@ernestines.ca
Clients and community members have access to a formal complaint process if they are not satisfied with Ernestine’s services. Please fill out the formal complaint form and forward it to sharlene@ernestines.ca