On Tuesday March 2, 2021 the Manitoba government announced that they will be providing $2.56 million to support projects in Winnipeg that help the homeless population.
The funding over the next two years will be allocated to community projects that the Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association will select and oversee. Up to 250 individuals either experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness will be initially helped to secure and maintain short-term or long-term housing.
The funding will also provide additional services including case management, supports for activities for daily living, addictions treatment, mental health treatment, emergency meal services, reconnections to family and other social supports, and referrals for education upgrades or employment.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has put people experiencing homelessness at even greater risk and we know the importance of permanent housing solutions,” said Families Minister Rochelle Squires. “We have also learned that simply housing individuals who have experienced homelessness is not enough. Additional layers of wrap-around supports for individuals and families will be provided to give them much better chances of success, and this investment will enable the MNPHA to deliver those supports.”
Manitoba Housing plans to house 50 individuals or families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless before the end of March. This will be done in cooperation with community partners such as Siloam Mission, North End Community Renewal Corporation, West Central Women’s Resource Centre and others.
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