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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 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 the month of October so that we can keep lots of pairs of feet dry, warm and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As of November 7, 2023 here is some information about accepting donations at MSP related to clothing donations as well as donation drive specific information.  Our most needed clothing items right now: Toques Scarves Winter coats Mittens/gloves Snow pants Thermal...

The 2023-2024 Winter Weather Response plan is now active! People experiencing homelessness face increased risk of direct health impacts from winter weather hazards because they are likely to spend long periods of time outside, resulting in increased exposure. These...

As part of a broader strategic plan related to data collection, usage and governance, and a commitment to data-driven decision making, Main Street Project is dedicated to collecting, managing, and analyzing high-quality data to support program development and...

Main Street Project's 6th 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 the month of October so that we can keep lots of pairs of feet dry, warm and...

Dear friend of Main Street Project, I hope this letter finds you well. As a passionate advocate for social justice and an ardent supporter of Main Street Project, I am writing to request your generous assistance in supporting our ongoing efforts to provide warm and...

On May 26, 2023 MGEU members of Main Street Project (Local 136) ratified a new collective agreement. The new agreement span six years and included wage increases for frontline staff. The full agreement can be found here:...

Bike for Main Street Project is a DIY pledge and activities-based fundraising event happening from July 10 - September 10, 2023. An in-person community bike ride and wrap-up celebration event will take place Saturday, September 9th! We’re encouraging all Manitobans to...

  Main Street Project will hold its 2022-2023 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, September 19 at 12:00 p.m. at Thunderbird House, 715 Main Street MSP Governance will be reviewing proposed by-law changes at this meeting:Main Street Project Bylaws Approved...

The 2023 Summer Resource Guide is now live. The Summer Resource Guide provides information on what is happening through community organizations and the City of Winnipeg to keep people safe during extreme heat. There is info on locations of hydration stations, cooling...

Winnipeg is famous for its summers, but the heat – and the more frequent days of extreme heat - leaves our community members at risk of dehydration and heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. To help keep the community safe, Main Street Project...

Main Street Project's annual benefit gala, Hope Grows Here, is an opportunity for individuals in the community to come together and support their community. On this special evening, we'll provide delicious food, drinks, and entertainment while raising funds to...

Early in March, Jennifer Chartrand (Jenn), who is a Skabe at Main Street Project, was presented with an invitation to participate in our "Into the Cold" campaign with her team, Walking with Love and Kindness. Their mission was simple, to walk every single day from...

Over the last 36 hours, we have mourned Linda Beardy’s death and raged at the discovery of her body at the Brady Landfill; watched the Vancouver Police Department and city staff employ militaristic violence to remove people living in encampments from the Downtown...

At Main Street Project, our mission is to provide essential services to those experiencing homelessness and addictions in our community. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for our clients where they can access the resources they need to rebuild their...