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Main Street Project is seeking talented new board members!
Main Street Project is seeking individuals with previous board experience, diverse life experiences and an appreciation of not-for-profit governance environment who will: champion our vision that every individual has a safe place to be and the right to...
An update from Rick Lees, Executive Director of Main Street Project
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the support from the community, Main Street Project quickly expanded operations to protect the most vulnerable and homeless population of Winnipeg through the crisis. Because of this support, we were able to quickly...
Kíkininaw Óma – A Strategy to Support Unsheltered Winnipeggers
This week, End Homelessness Winnipeg released Kíkininaw Óma – A Strategy to Support Unsheltered Winnipeggers. From our Outreach teams, to our Communications team, Directors and Executive Director, Main Street Project was involved in the development of this strategy. ...
Bottled water drive for Main Street Project
Main Street Project is very much in need of donated water, so from Monday to June 22 to Friday June 26, we are doing a huge bottled water drive and we are hoping you will help us! We can accept bottled water donations at the back of 661 Main Street from Monday to...
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...
