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Winnipeg Winter Weather Response Plan 2024-2025
Developed by the Extreme Weather Response Committee, this plan focuses on preventing the direct impact of winter weather hazards on people experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg. It details various key initiatives to help people get through the harsh winter weather, along with a guide of different resources they can access.
A Human Rights-Based Approach to Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness
Download our public education series to get valuable insights on how to effectively support individuals experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg.
How to support MSP during the winter
Winter can be a challenging time for folks experiencing homelessness due to extreme weather conditions. There are many ways you can support our work and the community throughout the winter months.
Latest Community News
An Urgent Plea For Help
Dear friends, We are in a critical situation right now. December is the most crucial time of year for financial donations to MSP. During this time, we receive more than half of our fundraising dollars by mailing a donation request to our generous and loving donors....
In memory of Alyson Shane
Winnipeg lost a bright light with the recent passing of Alyson Shane. Known for her love of community, Alyson's life touched many and she will be greatly missed. Below is Alyson's obituary from the Winnipeg Free Press: We are beyond devastated to announce the passing...
2024 Holiday Gift Drive
MSP's 8th Annual Holiday Gift DriveThe holidays are quickly approaching, and we are planning our biggest holiday gift donation drive here at Main Street Project. Please help us this holiday season as we aim to gather donated items to put together over 500 gift...
Educational Series, A Human Rights Approach to Homelessness
Main Street Project recently released a public education series on social media about working with people living in encampments from a human rights-based approach. This series is critical as more people are living in encampments now than ever before, which causes...
Main Street Project’s 7th annual Socktober is here!
Main Street Project's 7th annual Socktober campaign is here! In anticipation of the coming winter months, we are asking for help in collecting 30,000 pairs of new donated socks during October to keep lots of feet dry, warm and healthy. (We are not accepting any used...
Request for Proposals: Annual Audit and Related Services
Main Street Project is requesting proposals from CPA firms with respect to annual audit and related services commencing for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. This is part of our due diligence and review every 5 years. Required services include an annual audit of...
Bike for Main Street Project 2024 is here!
Join Bike for Main Street Project and help us raise $35,000 for our front-line programs and services, including emergency shelter, mobile outreach, case management support, housing supports and resource and community connections. And be sure to stay tuned for details...
50/50 Raffle in support of Main Street Project
Happy New Year! We’re starting 2024 off strong by launching our first-ever online 50/50 raffle. Every ticket purchase helps us provide nourishing meals to the community. At Main Street Project, we’re committed to providing a safe and welcoming place of respite to...
2023 Holiday Gift Drive
MSP's 7th Annual Holiday Gift DriveThe holidays are quickly approaching and we are planning our biggest ever holiday gift donation drive here at Main Street Project. Please help us this holiday season as we aim to gather donated items to put together over 500 gift...