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Helping others, a family affair!
Our very own Lisa Hunt, Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator was featured in the Winnipeg Free Press today, along with her mom who recently started volunteering with MSP - take a peek at this wonderful article.
Ride for Refuge, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Ride for Refuge took place this past Saturday, September 30, 2017. Main Street Project had six teams fundraising on our behalf, and close to 20 people came out to walk or ride on our behalf. We were fortunate enough to have wonderful weather - it was warm and sunny...
Thanksgiving is almost here, and need your help!
Thanksgiving weekend is just over a week away and we could really use your help. We will be making Thanksgiving meals to serve over 200 of our amazing community members in our emergency shelter, detox, and in our transitional housing areas. As a charity, we...
Thank you, JOEY Restaurants Polo Park!
During the month of August, JOEY Polo Park ran their Scoop of Care Program. JOEY Polo Park generously donated $1 from each Raspberry Butterscotch Budino sold to Main Street Project. They raised a wonderful $315.00 for our Emergency Shelter! Thank you, JOEY...
Thanks to CTV Morning Live for having us on!!
Thanks to CTV Morning Live for having us on to talk about Main Street Project!
The Joyful Project – Concert for Socks
Huge thanks to The Joyful Project for stopping by recently for a wonderful conversation about their upcoming Concert for Socks - they've generously selected Main Street Project Inc. as the charity of choice for this event. Save the date! Saturday, December 2,...
Thank you, Integrated Power Services!
Thank you to Michael and the team at Integrated Power Services who very generously donated many bottles of water, toiletries, clothing and books to Main Street Project today. We were able to deliver these supplies directly into the areas they were needed....
Day of Haircuts & Community BBQ
On Monday, September 11th, Revolutions Salon & Spa/Aura Hair Group and Broadway Pharmacy came down to Main Street Project to offer their time and services to give our community members a really great day. Huge thanks to the amazing team at Revolutions Salon &...
New calls for safe injection sites
Thanks to CTV for having Main Street Project's Executive Director, Rick Lees, in studio to discuss the growing meth problem in the city.
Thank You Save on Foods!
Wowzers!!!! Look at all that water and coffee for our community members! Huge thanks to Save on Foods three Winnipeg locations for the incredible donation drive and the wonderful support!!! We really appreciate it. Pictured is Naomi from Save on Foods with Lisa...
JOEY Restaurants Scoop of Care
The sweetest way to give back. This August, visit your local JOEY and treat yourself to a Butterscotch Raspberry Budino, to help us give back to your community. All month long, $1 from each Italian-style dessert will go towards a local charity or cause, selected by...
Through the Cracks, Voices of Martha Street by Lorna Olson
Lorna Olson recently released a book she wrote about Main Street Project called Through The Cracks - we are very excited about this release and so grateful to Lorna for telling these stories. You can purchase the book at McNally Robinson and 40% of the proceeds from...
Thank you, John
Yesterday the Downtown Biz CHAT (Community Homeless Assistance Team) called us about a community member with mobility issues needing assistance. One of Main Street Project’s amazing caseworkers, John Akisanya, jumped in our van and was able to quickly locate...
Donation Drive, Hearts & Roots
Starting this week, for the month of August, the amazing team over at Hearts & Roots will be doing a donation drive for Main Street Project to help us gather some items that we really need. Right now we are really in need of men's and women's underwear, toiletries...
Thank you, Chelsea!
Chelsea recently held a clothing sale and chose to donate part of the proceeds to Main Street Project - thanks Chelsea! Your donation will go a long way for our community members! We really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity! Pictured from left to right is...
Thank you to Lacoste Garden Centre
Thank you to Lacoste Garden Centre who very generously donated gardening supplies for our clients. As you can see, our garden is coming in quite nicely! This food will be harvested by our residents at the Bell Hotel for healthy, nutritious meals! Benefits of gardening...
Ride for Refuge – Saturday, September 30, 2017
Main Street Project is absolutely thrilled to be a part of Ride for Refuge for our second year! The event is a wonderful cycling (or walking) event that helps to raise money to support charities who provide refuge and hope for displaced, vulnerable and exploited...
Daniel Champagne House Concert in support of Main Street Project
We are so excited to announce an upcoming house concert, featuring Daniel Champagne, in support of Main Street Project. Tuesday July 25th 7:30pm 18 Commodore Rise, East Saint Paul, MB Admission is $20 per person (goes to artist) Contact Sheila Peters to reserve your...
Runway to Change in the Winnipeg Free Press Social Page
Runway to Change was featured in Saturday's Winnipeg Free Press.
Runway for Change Gallery
High fashion was the backdrop but the plight of the homeless in Winnipeg was the focus at the Runway to Change event on Feb. 2 at the Fort Garry Hotel. The fashion show, which was presented by Qualico and organized by Ashley Tokaruk and Madelaine Lapointe, two...
Formerly homeless men strut on catwalk to raise money for Winnipeg shelter
Six formerly homeless men rocked suits and ties as they walked the runway Thursday to raise money for the shelter that got them off the street. The Runway to Change fashion show fundraiser took place at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg to raise money for the Main...
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Main Street Project is a registered Canadian Charity • Charitable registration # 107655094 RR0001.
