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This week's series focuses on myths about homelessness. There's a lot of misunderstanding about issues related to homelessness, which contributes to stigma and judgement against those who experience the realities of homelessness. Myth #1: People are Homeless by Choice...

10 Ways To Help Those Who May Be Experiencing Homelessness or Addictions During the winter months, we get so much support from everyone! We get gifts, supplies, and much-needed monetary donations. We truly appreciate it! The colder months are also the time of year...

With temperatures dipping this is a timely reminder of the Winter Weather Response Plan, a homelessness-centered plan that includes information and resources for preventing and responding to cold weather illness and injury and the different responses and opportunities...

As extreme cold temperatures set in, Winnipeg’s Main Street Project is teaming up with Canada Life to support the city’s most vulnerable. The local insurance and financial services company has committed to match all financial donations dollar-for-dollar throughout the...

On December 3, we're taking the opportunity to thank our staff, volunteers, and all our community members for contributing to 50 years of Main Street Project. The event isn't a celebration but rather an acknowledgment of continuous work in our community. MSP strives...

Main Street Project is seeking a qualified independent consultant or consulting firm to conduct a campaign feasibility study for our organization. We are looking for a partner who is experienced with planning and conducting a major capital campaign feasibility study...

MSP's 6th Annual Holiday Gift Drive The 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...

Main Street Project applauds the Manitoba Government for yesterday's announcement regarding funding in support of multiple initiatives to support Manitobans seeking safe shelter and affordable housing. This is a historic investment for the shelter sector and for Main...

Main Street Project is announcing its fifth annual Socktober campaign.  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...

Main Street Project's annual general meeting is on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 12:30 PM at Thunderbird House (715 Main Street). Click here for tickets - they're FREE! Join us for lunch catered by Feast Bistro and hear about our past year's accomplishments. We...

Bike for Main Street Project is a DIY pledge and activities-based fundraising event from August 10 – September 10, 2022.

We’re encouraging all Manitobans to get some exercise and fresh air outside and help us raise funds while you’re at it. While cycling is the main activity for this new annual event, you can do other activities such as walk, run, roller skate, or cartwheel for your fundraising efforts.

Hi! MSP is looking for volunteers, and we have SO many ways to help out! We are currently looking for volunteers to fill the following roles. Individuals or groups are welcome! 1.      Emergency Clothing and Donations: Volunteers can help us receive much-needed...

As a community, we are very concerned with the approach taken by Councillor Shawn Nason and the majority of the Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works (IRPW) committee on June 9, 2022. We do not support the motion to remove infrastructure from bus stops on Regent...

Main Street Project does not support this motion and refers Coun. Nason and all City Councillors to the Kíkinanaw Óma Strategy which the City of Winnipeg was a partner in creating, along with a several others including End Homelessness Winnipeg and Main Street...

The Main Street Project 5 Year Strategic Plan was developed with considerable internal and external input. It identifies a renewed mission and vision and identifies core values to guide our work over the next five years. It further identifies specific objectives and...

A gala benefit dinner in support of Main Street Project featuring entertainment by Don Amero, Andrina Turenne, and Scott Nolan. Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022Location: The Fairmont HotelTime: Doors open 5:45pm, Dinner 6:45pm  This exciting evening will feature some...

Into the Cold for Main Street Project is a DIY pledge and activities-based fundraising event from March 1- March 31, 2022. Into the Cold is running all month long, and we've raised over $10,000 of our $35,000 goal. We running this event all month long, Manitoba! So...

Download, post and share this valuable resource which includes information on shelters, safe spaces, drop-ins, bagged meals and washrooms like Main Street Project’s 24/7 shelter and drop in, and our city-wide 24/7 mobile outreach.

MSP's 5th Annual Holiday Gift Drive The 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...

Main Street Project is so thrilled to announce its fourth annual Socktober campaign.  In anticipation of the coming winter months, we are asking for help in collecting 20,000 pairs of new donated socks during the month of October so that we can keep lots of pairs of...

Winnipeg, MB, June 30, 2021: on June 25, the Office of the Auditor General of Manitoba released its “Report on Findings, Main Street Project Investigation” (report dated May, 2021). The Auditor General’s investigation of Main Street Project was initiated in 2019...