Norwest Co-Op Advocacy Office
103-61 Tyndall Avenue R2X 2T4 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

If you are unable to work because you must care for your child under 12 years old or a family member who needs supervised care; and their school, regular program or facility is closed or unavailable to them due to COVID19, check CRCB (Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit). It can give your household an income support of $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for each 1-week period! Check the link below for more information. https://www.canada.ca//be/recovery-caregiving-benefit.html

Do you need help with your prescription glasses? If you are a Manitoba resident, 65 years of age and over and do not have the costs of glasses paid through other provincial or federal programs, you may be eligible for some help! https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/eyeglasses.html

Caregiver Wage Support Program (CWSP)! New program by the government that provides a $5 per hour wage supplement to eligible front-line workers that provide direct patient or residential care to vulnerable Manitobans, between November 1, 2020 and January 10, 2021. https://manitoba.ca/co/programs/caregiver-wage-support.html

If you have a need and not sure where to get help, you can call 211 for information! Or visit: https://mb.211.ca/ What help can I get from 211?... 211 can help with day-to-day needs and finding support for stressful situations before they escalate into a crisis. 211 can also provide support in the following situations, for example: Looking for home-care supports for seniors or individuals with disabilities Accessing the job market if you have barriers to employment Looking for resources related to an emergency or disaster (e.g., shelter during times of extreme weather) Needing housing and supports for homeless individuals Looking for services for youth and/or their parents Needing parenting support and resources Looking for alcohol and/or drug detoxification and treatment Having difficulty meeting your basic needs (e.g., food and rent) When you or someone you support requires mental health support If you recently moved to Canada and need support connecting to resources If you’re a service provider looking for resources for a client

For MB residents who are unable to leave their residences - elderly, disabled, vulnerable- and needs assistance! https://helpnextdoormb.ca/ Help Next Door MB!... What is Help Next Door MB? Help Next Door MB is a platform that connects Manitoba residents who are unable to leave their residences (elderly, disabled, vulnerable) and who require items such as groceries, medication, emergency snow clearing (and more), with a volunteer to perform the necessary tasks. Is Help Next Door MB a volunteer organization? Help Next Door MB is not a volunteer organization, but rather a tool for those who need a helping hand or are able to assist. Volunteer organizations can use this tool directly or can provide a pre-vetted list of volunteers to North Forge Technology Exchange. Once uploaded, the logo of the volunteer organization will be placed onto the appropriate individual's account. What services can I ask for help with? Here is a list of available (and unavailable) services that Help Next Door MB offers. Available: Pickup/Delivery (critical groceries, essential pharmacy needs, critical postal services) General Tasks (outdoor / yard work, dog walking, handyperson services outside the home) Technology Help (help with Skype / FaceTime / Video sharing, general technology issues) Social Support (visit on phone / video, checking on vulnerable loved ones) Logistical Help (transportation to critical appointments)