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Posted: Filed Under: Media

“End Homelessness Winnipeg put its plan to keep vulnerable people safe in extreme weather into effect Monday, after heat warnings were issued for the city and other regions of southern Manitoba.

Monday’s warning from Environment Climate Change Canada predicted humidex values reaching 38 C in parts of southern Manitoba. Such missives are issued when temperatures reach highs of at least 32 C, and don’t dip below 16 C, for at least two days in a row.

There is flexibility, however, in the End Homelessness plan, organizers said.”

Read more from the Winnipeg Free Press: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/plan-in-place-to-keep-vulnerable-people-safe-during-extreme-heat-wave-512762132.html

Posted: Filed Under: Events

End Homelessness Winnipeg staff and Government of Canada representatives came together with community members to celebrate End Homelessness Winnipeg’s transition to the role of Community Entity and the launch of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.

The celebration and feast took place at Wahbung Abinoonjiiag, 225 Dufferin Avenue in Winnipeg. Speakers included: 

  • Dan Vandal, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services
  • Robert-Falcon Ouellette, Member of Parliament, Winnipeg Centre
  • Lucille Bruce, CEO, End Homelessness Winnipeg
  • Jason Whitford, Co-chair, End Homelessness Winnipeg 
  • Dana Riccio Arabe, Wahbung Abinoonjiiag

Since April 1, 2019, End Homelessness Winnipeg serves as interim Community Entity for the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home homelessness strategy. Reaching Home provides federal funding to designated communities across Canada to support efforts to address homelessness. As the Community Entity for 2019-2020, End Homelessness Winnipeg would administer more than $9 million in Reaching Home funds to support work towards ending homelessness and increase housing security for vulnerable families and individuals.

Posted: Filed Under: Events

The Second Annual Gizhe Waa Ti-Sii-Win Service Delivery Expo took place on Monday, May 13, 2019 from 10am-3pm at 324 Logan Avenue in Winnipeg. The Expo offers access to many free services for anyone experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

“Those experiencing or at risk of homelessness often face multiple barriers to accessing personal care, financial, and housing services,” noted End Homelessness Winnipeg CEO, Lucille Bruce. “These barriers can include lack of transportation required to reach a service point, lack of funds to pay for services, lack of identification required to access services, or lack of awareness about what services are available. By bringing many different types of vital, dignity-enhancing services together under one roof for free, Gizhe Waa Ti-Sii-Win breaks down these barriers to support individuals’ efforts to prevent or exit homelessness.”

Lucille Bruce welcomes service providers to the Expo

Services offered at the Expo included hair, foot and dental care, pet services, financial services, income tax preparation, ID and housing applications, and more. Guests were provided with a care package and BBQ lunch. All services were provided free of charge.

ID and housing applications were among the wide range of services available

“Last year more than 500 individuals attended the Expo,” noted Al Wiebe from the Lived Experience Circle. “This event offers a unique opportunity for those experiencing homelessness to connect with the services they need all in one place. The Expo really highlights the need for access to these services throughout the year.”  

Gizhe Waa Ti-Sii-Win means “working with love, generosity and kindness” in the Ojibwe language. The Expo is organized by a Steering Committee co-chaired by End Homelessness Winnipeg and SEED Winnipeg, with representation from more than a dozen local agencies. The Expo is made possible thanks to the contributions of participating service providers; more than 100 volunteers; and community sponsors including Assiniboine Credit Union, Canad Inns, Qualico, Canada Life, CP Loewen Foundation, and the Winnipeg Foundation.