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Main Street Project is so thrilled to announce its second annual Socktober campaign. As you may know, Winnipeg has been experiencing a very wet and chilly autumn so far. In anticipation of the coming winter months, we are asking for help in collecting 20,000 pairs of...

Ride for Refuge is coming up fast!   This year, Main Street Project is fundraising in support of the agency’s Food Bank and Essentials Market. This important program operates weekly, serving 100+ people in the downtown area and provides folks with healthy food,...

  Many thanks to the Winnipeg Committee for Safety who provided Main Street Project with a grant to replace windows in its Protective Care facility. From www.winnipeg.ca: Comprising volunteer citizen members who offer diverse and passionate perspectives, The...

Due to the increased use of illicit drugs, especially methamphetamine, in December of 2018, city of Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman, Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen and Robert-Falcon Ouellette, member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre,...

As part of Main Street Project’s withdrawal management services, Main Street Project is home to Canada’s only Protective Care facility. The common terminology often used to describe Protective Care is drunk tank. Main Street Project views this term as stigmatizing,...

Recently, the City of Winnipeg put out an RFP that would see the City hire a contractor to collect and dispose of discarded needles, as well as bulky waste found in what the City views as temporary homeless shelters in Winnipeg. The RFP outlines the scope of work as...

A group of lovely local pie enthusiasts are putting on a Pie Pop-Up Fundraiser in support of Main Street Project. Date: Thursday, May 30, 2019 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Deer Lodge Community Centre, 323 Bruce Avenue, Winnipeg Whole pies will be sold for $10, or a piece...

We'd like to invite you to attend Main Street Project's Annual General Meeting: Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Red River College, Exchange District Campus, 160 Princess Street, Roblin Centre A light lunch will be served MSP has...

Main Street Project recently released an information series called 10 Myths About Homelessness. The purpose of this 10 part series is to dispel some myths about homelessness and create more understanding on issues related to homelessness and the members of our...

Main Street Project is thrilled to announce that an amazing local community champion has joined its efforts to transform and redefine shelter and wrap around care in Winnipeg. CentreVenture's CEO, Angela Mathieson, has graciously joined Main Street Project’s Building...

Jacqueline, 37. Jacqueline recently went through detox at Main Street Project before moving on to a treatment program. I grew up in Sagkeeng First Nation, until about 10 years ago and then I moved into the city. I moved here for better opportunities. I’ve been in...

Last year we shared this image of MSP's Emergency Shelter participating in the Winnipeg Whiteout parties to celebrate the Winnipeg Jets being in the playoffs. Well, it looks like our city's beloved Winnipeg Jets are headed to the playoffs again this year and Main...

Main Street Project held its annual fundraising benefit, Bringin' it in from the Streets, on Saturday, March 16th at The Fairmont Hotel. Over 350 people came out to support this event and our agency. We are so thankful for all of the support! There were skateboarders,...

Impact Canada has launched a challenge to improve on drug checking technology to allow the community of people who use drugs and those who support them to make more informed decisions based on the composition of a drug and to reduce harm. Main Street Project's...

Main Street Project is thrilled to announce its annual fundraising benefit dinner: “Bringin it in from the Streets” Date: Saturday, March 16 Location: The Fairmont Hotel Time: 6:00 p.m. doors open The event will be hosted by Ismaila Alfa from Up to Speed on CBC...

For the first time ever, Main Street Project is playing host to the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event.   On, Saturday, February 23, 2019, we will be walking and raising funds to help create a new and critically needed shelter space in our city - and we need...

Dear friend of Main Street Project, I would like to introduce you to a remarkable young woman. Meagan is 29-years-old and recently went through our detox program here at Main Street Project, seeking help for a decade long addiction to methamphetamine. Meagan...

We are so pleased to share that Main Street Project has been selected as the charity of choice for the Ecco Singers February Concert: Great Expectations Sunday, February 24, 2019 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Crescent Fort Rouge United Church 525 Wardlaw Ave  Winnipeg,Canada...

We are very excited to share with you that we have two new brochures that you can download and print. The general brochure outlines the services offered by Main Street Project, with contact information for those who may need to access services: Main Street...

Main Street Project is excited to launch its first ever SOCKTOBER!! As you may know, Winnipeg has been experiencing a chilly autumn so far. In anticipation of the coming winter months, we are asking for help in collecting 10,000 pairs of donated socks during the month...