COVID-19 Response
Daily updates from the Main Street Project team.
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Hear stories from our team on the front line at Maint Street Project.
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From The Front Lines: Elysha
What is your name and position at Main Street Project? My name is Elysha. I'm a Project Breakaway Case Worker. How have things changed in your role since COVID-19? Our role consists of assisting community members in navigating different systems and connecting with...
From The Front Lines: Sheena
What is your name and position at MSP My name is Sheena. I’ve been at Main Street Project since 2015 and work mostly in Shelter and Protective Care. How have things changed in your role since COVID-19? Changing how I interact with everyone – maintaining physical...
From The Front Lines: Kelly
What is your name and position at Main Street Project? My name is Kelly and I have worked at Main Street Project since 2014. I have always been a support worker in all departments throughout Main Street Project. How have things changed in your role since COVID-19? I...
Main Street Project has opened up isolation suites in response to COVID-19
Working closely with our partners in this sector, Main Street Project has opened 39 isolation suites so that individuals experiencing homelessness have a safe space to self-isolate while waiting for a COVID-19 test result or to recover from COVID-19. The space is very...
Updates to MSP’s Emergency Shelter and Drop-in Services
Due to COVID-19, there have been many changes to Main Street Project's Emergency Shelter services over the past month. As of May 2, Main Street Project has moved all of its emergency and drop in shelter services from 75 Martha Street to 190 Disraeli Freeway. This new...
From The Front Lines: Naomi
What is your name and position at Main Street Project? My name is Naomi and I am a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN). I assist with case management, substance withdrawal management and harm reduction with the MSP community. How have things changed in your role since...
From The Front Lines: Jacob
What is your name and position at Main Street Project? Jacob Kaufman, Peer Advocate. How have things changed in your role since COVID-19. I worry a lot more about the amazing community that I work for. Because the malls and libraries have closed, they are now more...
From The Front Lines: Makayla
1. What is your name and position at MSP? Makayla, support worker in the shelter. 2. How have things changed in your role since COVID-19? I go home every day exhausted physically/mentally! I'm helping an increased amount of people, because resources are closed. Plus...
Main Street Project is seeking talented new board members!
In June of this year, Main Street Project will be electing several new board members to our Board of Directors. Main Street Project is seeking individuals with previous board experience, diverse life experiences and an appreciation of not-for-profit governance...
