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Winnipeg’s first in-person street census in four years was launched Wednesday to gather information about the extent and nature of homelessness and bring some dignity to those experiencing it.

Al Wiebe, a neighbourhood co-ordinator for the event and someone who spent more than two years on the streets, said the data that’s gathered raises awareness and breaks down stigmas.

“It really brings clarity to who the people who experience homelessness are. They’re like you and me, and that’s something we tend to forget,” he said.

“We need to realize that they are our peers, nothing more and nothing less.”

Read more from CBC Manitoba: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-street-census-homelessness-1.6465014

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End Homelessness Winnipeg Newsletter: May 2022

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Street Census, May 25 

The 2022 Winnipeg Street Census takes place on Wednesday, May 25. This one-day survey creates a snapshot of homelessness in our city that can help us to better understand it. On Street Census day, hundreds of trained volunteers gather info through brief, in-person surveys along walking routes in central areas. No identifying info is collected, yet the results provide crucial info on demographics and experiences of homelessness that can help us to prevent and end homelessness in Winnipeg. Get involved! Volunteers are still being recruited until Thursday, May 12. For more info,  visit: https://streetcensuswpg.ca or follow the hashtag #StreetCensus on social media.

Bear Witness Day, May 10
May 10 is Bear Witness Day, a time to honour the memory of Jordan River Anderson and to advance Jordan’s Principle, a child-first principle that aims to eliminate service inequities and delays for First Nations children by ensuring that any public service ordinarily available to all other children must be made available to First Nations children without delay or denial. A recently released report on implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba found that access to quality housing is a significant gap for First Nations children in our province, recommending that funding and other resources be made available to uphold the human right to adequate housing for every First Nations child. Read the report at: 
https://manitobachiefs.com/wp-content/uploads/22-01-28-The-Implementation-of-Jordans-Principle-in-Manitoba-Final-Report.pdf

Naatamooskakowin: Winnipeg’s Coordinated Access System
“Naatamooskakowin” is the name of Winnipeg’s new Coordinated Access System. Elder Belinda Vandenbroeck gifted this name: a Cree word meaning “a place to come to for help, shelter, or resources.” Naatamooskakowin was co-created by service providers and lived experts as a new way for people to connect quickly with the housing and supports they need. This resource is for people who experience homelessness and face barriers to finding a place. These barriers may include things like needing a home that is accessible for a disability, needing room for you and your kids, or not having family or friends in town who can help you out. For more information, please visit: https://endhomelessnesswinnipeg.ca/coordinated-access/

New Office: 209A – 1075 Portage Avenue

End Homelessness Winnipeg has moved headquarters, from its original location at Pacific and King to new offices on Peguis First Nation urban reserve land at 209A – 1075 Portage, R3G 0R8. Reaching Home, CMHB,  and Naatamooskakowin continue to operate out of End Homelessness Winnipeg’s other office location at 213 Notre Dame Avenue, on the 4th and 8th floors. 
Miigwetch ~ Maarsii ~ Kinanâskomitin ~ Thank you!

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The third Gizhe Waa Ti-Sii-Win Expo will take place Friday, June 24, 2022 at Siloam Mission. At the Expo, service providers come together across sectors, on one day and in one place, to deliver essential, dignity-enhancing services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, for free. The event’s name aptly means “working with love, kindness and generosity for others” in Anishinaabemowin. Find out more here.

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End Homelessness Winnipeg Newsletter: April 2022
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*NEW* Spring Resource Guide 
A winter storm alert has been issued for Winnipeg, with blizzard conditions forecast to begin Tuesday night through to Friday, April 15. 30-50cm of snow is anticipated, along with gusting winds, poor visibility and colder temperatures. If you venture outdoors in these conditions, please keep an eye out for others who may be at risk due to the weather. Know how to recognize and respond to signs of frostbite or hypothermia; and know how to access critical services like mobile outreach, shelters, safe spaces, drop-ins and meals.

Download, print and share the *NEW* 2022 Spring Resource Guide here. 
Please note the following changes affecting listed services this week:
Main Street Project at 637 Main is currently offering door service only 24/7.  Shelter services will be offered 24/7 at Weetamah, 324 Logan, Wednesday, Thursdy and Friday
WE24 at 430 Langside is closed overnights this week, resuming Sunday, April 17 11p-7a
Velma’s House at 154 Sherbrook is closed this week, with plans to reopen Tuesday, April 19
WCWRC Drop-in at 640 Ellice is closed April 15-18 and Outreach is off the road April 14, 15, 18Street Connections office at 496 Hargrave is closed April 15 and 18 and Outreach will be off the road those days but will be out on Saturday April 16 from 4-10:30pm
Download a poster showing signs and responses for frostbite and hypothermia here.

Now Hiring: Senior Finance Coordinator
End Homelessness Winnipeg is hiring a Senior Finance Coordinator. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Finance and Operations, the Senior Finance Coordinator performs financial and administrative duties that support End Homelessness Winnipeg’s commitment to manage its finances in a manner that is responsible and consistent with its commitment to sound financial stewardship and respect for the organization’s agreements and all applicable laws. For the complete job posting and application details, please visit:
https://endhomelessnesswinnipeg.ca/careers/

Hope for Housing? Ask Our Politicians Event, April 21
There is a housing crisis in Manitoba. What leadership is government offering? This is the question being posed by the Hope for Housing event on April 21. Join Provincial Minister of Families Rochelle Squires and Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid along with City of Winnipeg Councillor Markus Chambers (St. Norbert – Seine River) at a local housing forum on Thursday, April 21 at 7pm at the United Church of Meadowood, 1111 Dakota Street. End Homelessness Winnipeg staff will be providing opening remarks. For more information, please visit ucim.org