End Homelessness Winnipeg
216 Pacific Avenue R3B 0M4 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

End Homelessness Winnipeg was created in 2015 to lead implementation of our city’s 10-year Plan to End Homelessness. Since that time, other Canadian cities have taken significant steps toward preventing and reducing homelessness. Some communities, such as Medicine Hat, have ended homelessness entirely. It has become clear what needs to happen for Winnipeg to realize similar success:

Join us April 7 at 7pm for this online panel discussion featuring people with lived experience and work experience - including several local Indigenous voices - sharing expertise and perspectives on the steps needed to end homelessness in our city. This free event is open to all and organized in collaboration by a few local housing-focused groups and organizations. Check it out!

Since the pandemic began last year, we have more than doubled our hours of operation here at Sunshine House! The great news is that we have secured funding to c...ontinue this, and so here are the hours that Sunshine House will be open this spring: MONDAY 1:00pm to 4:30pm 6:00pm to 9:00pm* TUESDAY 12:00pm to 5:00pm WEDNESDAY 1:00pm to 4:30pm 6:00pm to 9:00pm* SATURDAY 12:00pm to 5:00pm SUNDAY 11:00am to 3:00pm *Like That, the evening drop-in, is primarily for members of the 2SLBTQ+ communities

End Homelessness Winnipeg is an indigenous organization that serves as the backbone agency to coordinate implementation of Winnipeg’s 10-year plan to end homele...ssness. Lucille Bruce, president and CEO talks to us about the housing-first model, indigenous led healing, and housing as a human right. Listen to the whole episode at https://podcasts.apple.com///humans-on-rights/id1551694152

CALL FOR MB FIRST NATIONS HOUSING EXPERTISE: The First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (FNHSSM is reaching out to all Manitoba First Nations t...o find housing expertise, professionals, technicians, coordinators, and/or management to form a working committee of up to eight (8) individuals to develop an electronic tool for First Nations in Manitoba. This group would support housing program needs and developments, challenges and gaps as related to source information. Because housing is considered a critical determinant to health, FNHSSM eHealth has submitted a proposal to CMHC - Concept Development and Seed Funding that supports development of an electronic tool to support MB First Nations. If this sounds like your area of expertise (and/or you would like to contribute but cannot commit to a working committee), please reach out to Suzanne McLeod, policy analyst at: [email protected] by APRIL 26, 2021.

ICYMI: A recording of last night's panel, "From Crisis to Connection Ending Homelessness in Winnipeg" is now available at https://youtu.be/nRVLgA-PWWY Miigwetch to all who participated, and special thanks to Make Poverty History Manitoba and Right to Housing coalition for collaborating to organize the event.

A COVID Rapid Testing Site will soon open at Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc. - 445 King Street. It is a caring environment where you and your family will be supported. Clinic Opens April 6. Call to make your appointment. Walk-ins will also be available.

Our laundry is now available for sign-up. It is available Wednesdays 9-12 and 1-4, Thursdays from 1-4 and Fridays from 9-12 and 1-4. It is $1 to wash and $1 to dry. Please stop by the centre or call us at 204-947-0321 to book an appointment

Registration and info for this evening's virtual event are at: https://eventbrite.ca/e/from-crisis-to-connection-ending-ho We will share a recording afterward ICYMI!

Velma’s House will be Open Easter Monday from 1:00pm - 7:00pm We will be having Easter Dinner @ 5:00pm and handing out Easter treats to all our visitors. All o...ther services available as well. Have a safe weekend!

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre appointments (preferred) can be made by calling 1-888-986-8152; drop-ins also welcome

Update on hours at Velma's House: As of April 1, we will be open into the evenings until 8pm! We will be open this Saturday, April 2 from 1-5pm only for harm ...reduction supplies and to-go lunches. We will be closed on April 2 and April 5. As we continue to grow our staff team, we will extend our hours even more, and be open on weekends and holidays. Thank you for your patience, and have a great week everyone!

Are you 15-25 years old? Fill out the survey by April 15 for a chance to win a gift card:

Join the Ma Mawi Family! We have several exciting employment opportunities. Visit our website to find out more www.mamawi.com/career

With temperatures dipping and a winter storm in the forecast, please keep an eye out for the safety of others when outdoors. Download and share the winter weather Resource Guide and a poster on recognizing and responding to cold illness: https://endhomelessnesswinnipeg.ca/2020-2021-winter-weathe/

The Manitoba Liberals are calling for immediate action to bring forward additional support for those who are experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. It’s a call that End Homelessness Winnipeg says is timely.

SNA is looking for three individuals to join the SNA Transitional Housing hotel site team for an exciting new project! For more information: www.spenceneighbourhood.org/employment

Rossbrook House is open every day this holiday season/winter break, 24 hours for children and youth. Thank you to all of the wonderful people who made donations... of food to keep the Rossbrook House kitchen fully stocked! And thank you to the staff for making every meal delicious for so many!

ICYMI: Earlier this month we launched an Infographic on Gendered Homelessness in Winnipeg, presenting key findings on gender and 2SLGBTQ+ characteristics and experiences from the 2018 Winnipeg Street Health Survey: https://endhomelessnesswinnipeg.ca/infographic-gendered-ho/ For more information on gendered impacts of homelessness in Winnipeg, check out Connecting the Circle: A gender-based strategy to end homelessness in Winnipeg: https://wcwrc.ca/connecting-the-circle/

There are many situations that can lead to loss of housing, but some of the most common are family or relationship breakdown; as well as poverty and evictions.

Winnipeg's winter weather plan for people experiencing homelessness is included in this Research Roundup from Homeless Hub - read all about it:

Expanded Winter Hours at Sunshine House:

IMPORTANT FUNDING INFORMATION FOR MB FIRST NATIONS (Leadership and Health Directors): Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) will be distributing the 2nd Round of fun...ding First Nations to respond to COVID-19 needs under the Indigenous Community Support Fund. First Nations communities and organizations must apply for funding with a proposal to FNIHB. In addition to First Nation communities, this funding is open to all organizations serving Indigenous populations, including First Nation shelters, non-profits, personal care homes, etc. This round of funding is to support both COVID-19 public health activities in communities (much like the COVID Reimbursements in Round 1 from March to Sept 30th) AND other projects that seek to address other COVID-19 needs. This infographic provides a summary of what is needed for proposal submissions. The deadline is November 30, 2020, as funds must be distributed by December 31, 2020. Communities and organizations are encouraged to apply early as we are told funding is limited. You can find more information at the link below: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1603990521589/1603990645077 Please reach out to Erynne Sjoblom who is part of PRCT if you have questions or require some assistance in putting together your proposal: Erynne Sjoblom Project Manager First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba Cell: (204) 880-3094 [email protected] | https://www.fnhssm.com/covid-19

ICYMI: "Indigenous-led housing key to pandemic recovery" - Lucille Bruce

"Hope has emerged this month. 'With some help, we may be able to get back to, and even achieve, Mary Richard’s original vision,' Thunderbird House co-chairman Damon Johnston said"

Not all homelessness is the same - different people experience homelessness differently, and many people experience multiple types of homelessness. #wpghomelessnessfacts

Fact #3 Much homelessness is hidden. #mspbuildingstability #winnipeg #manitoba #wpghomelessnessfacts

"Housing is health care," said End Homelessness Winnipeg CEO Lucille Bruce. "We know it's going to have a huge impact, but we don't have numbers. There's too many uncertainties right now."

End Homelessness Winnipeg's September 2020 newsletter is out! Read all about it:

Strong communities are places where everyone has a safe, affordable home. No one should be without a place to stay during a pandemic, or for that matter, a Canadian winter.

Last week, the Province of Manitoba announced funding for Main Street Project for the continued operation of the COVID-19 isolation space on Sargent Avenue, as ...well as additional funding for daytime drop-in, and funding to support overnight emergency shelter beds. Mitchell Fabrics building (637 Main Street) will be opening soon! Thank you to the Government of Manitoba for this much needed funding. This funding gives Main Street Project some flexibility to transition from 190 Disraeli Freeway (which currently houses our emergency shelter and drop in services) to 637 Main Street in an impactful and coordinated way, and make sure resource gaps and capacity issues are adequately addressed. This includes planning for the coming winter months and the extreme cold weather plan. Thank you to the Levy family for providing this amazing space during emergency renovations. Very soon we intend to use 637 Main Street as our 24 hour safe space. This includes daytime drop-in and daytime/nighttime sleep spaces. Main Street Project recognizes that 24-hour safe spaces (which includes access to toilets and showers in a high needs urban area where there are none) are critical. We never close. We remained fully operational during the onset of COVID-19 and expanded our services in response to the crisis. During the month of August, our current drop-in facility saw over 10,000 visits from community members. We will continue to provide consistent services to the community and ensure that everyone has a safe place to be. Continued support from government and our wonderful donor community is a testament that Main Street Project is seen as the leader in the provision of low-barrier 24-hour safe spaces for individuals experiencing mental health issues, substance use and homelessness. Thank you for your continued love and support of Main Street Project. We are grateful. Please visit mainstreetproject.ca to learn how you can help. #mspbuildingstability #winnipeg #manitoba #covid19 #covid19chc

We are hiring a Director of Community Services. Deadline is Friday, October 2. Please find the full posting at https://wcwrc.ca/employment-opportunity-director-of-commun/.

New blog post from the Women's National Housing and Homelessness Network - "Criminal justice involvement amongst youth experiencing homelessness in Canada: Reflections during a pandemic"

Winnipeggers experiencing homelessness comment on new federal rapid affordable housing initiative: "It sounds like an awesome plan," "we've been hearing all these promises for so long" https://www.cbc.ca//homeless-winnipeggers-react-to-rapid-h

Together, we CAN end homelessness. Now is the time! #RecoveryForAll

It's Drop-In Day! Get help with: - Filing your taxes... - Birth certificate applications - Benefit applications - Opening a bank account and/or RESP set up - Questions about CERB, EI, EIA Sept 17 12-4 pm Weston CC 1625 Logan Avenue

Interested in work experience that could lead to a career? SEED is hiring four youth for term positions with SEED's Money Stories program. Deadline is September 18 at 4:30. Find more information on our website: http://seedwinnipeg.ca/about/opportunities

"Le rapport dit que la Ville pourrait commencer en adoptant les recommandations de la stratégie Kíkinanaw Óma du groupe End Homelessness Winnipeg, publiée en juin 2020."

SEED recently provided commentary to the Winnipeg Free Press about the potential issues facing those receiving social assistance who have applied for CERB and c...ould be at risk of losing their benefits as a result. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//caught-between-a-pandem SEED and Community Unemployed Help Centre are running two more workshops this month for those who want to learn more about this issue. The next workshop is tonight. Register on our website: http://seedwinnipeg.ca/news/entry/september-cerb-workshops

The report follows work done by the Kíkinanaw Óma: Strategy to Support Unsheltered Winnipeggers, released by End Homeless Winnipeg at the end of June.

"Encampments are now the subject of a new City of Winnipeg report, which suggests the municipal government should work to create new 24-7 safe spaces, add affordable housing options, and continue an outreach strategy for those living at such camps."

We'll be with NorWest Co-op Community Health, SEED Winnipeg Inc., Community Unemployed Help Centre, United Way Winnipeg, and Assiniboine Credit Union this Thursday at Blake Gardens Resource Centre! Come connect with us, we'd be happy to see you there

Mayors push federal Liberals on affordable housing plan: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//mayors-push-liberals-on

Province of Manitoba looks to open 24/7 drop-in space for people experiencing substance use, mental health concerns in Winnipeg https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//province-looks-to-open-

The Manitoba government is issuing a request for proposals to create community drop-in space for adults with addictions and mental health issues to ensure services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in Winnipeg.

Imagine turning empty hotels and rooming houses into affordable housing with wrap-around mental health supports, designed to help our most vulnerable neighbours.... We can do this if we act fast. Read FCM’s plan for a federal initiative and partnership to turn abandoned motels and rooming houses into affordable, supportive housing. https://fcm.ca/affordablehousing #cdnmuni #cdnpoli See more