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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...

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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...

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Donation Drop-off Hours as of November 7, 2023

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...

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2023-2024 Winter Weather Response Plan

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...

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Request for Proposals – Data Strategy Implementation

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...

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Main Street Project’s 6th annual Socktober is here!

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...

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Will you help us provide nutritious meals?

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...

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Main Street Project: new collective agreement

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:...

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Join us for Bike for Main Street Project

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...

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2022-2023 Annual General Meeting – Please join us!

  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...

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2023 Summer Resource Guide has launched

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...

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MSP’s Bottled Water Drive

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...

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Our Into the Cold 2023 Winners!

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...

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Updated Donation Hours!

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...

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Meet the Teams! Into the Cold begins tomorrow!

Starting tomorrow, Main Street Project is kicking off their annual fundraising campaign, Into the Cold. This year's campaign is particularly important as we seek to continue our mission of providing support and resources to those experiencing homelessness, addiction,...

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Easier than Ever to Donate to Main Street Project

Main Street Project is a not-for-profit organization that has been operating in Winnipeg since 1972. We provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for people experiencing with addictions, mental health issues, and homelessness. Main Street Project is...

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Support Main Street Project

Monetary donations help us provide the ongoing services and supports our clients need and deserve. We are a registered charitable organization and offer charitable tax receipts for financial donations.

Main Street Project is a registered Canadian Charity • Charitable registration # 107655094 RR0001.

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