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End Homelessness Winnipeg Releases 2026 Extreme Summer Weather Response Guide

July 2, 2026

Winnipeg Police Service Enforcement Near Access Centre Raises Serious Public Health Concerns

June 26, 2026

Community Organizations Urge Collaborative Response Following Increased Enforcement Near the Access Centre

Winnipeg Homelessness Reaches 8,248 - Crisis Deepens as Chronic Cases Rise

April 13, 2026

New data from End Homelessness Winnipeg (EHW) shows that 8,248 people are currently living without stable housing in Winnipeg, underscoring the growing scale and urgency of the city's humanitarian crisis.

RCMP Monitoring of Indigenous Leaders Deeply Concerning

March 25, 2026

End Homelessness Winnipeg is deeply concerned by media reports that the RCMP spied on and monitored Indigenous leaders and activists.

Manitoba Budget 2026: Meaningful Progress, with Further Action Needed to Meet the Scale of the Humanitarian Crisis

March 24, 2026

End Homelessness Winnipeg welcomes the Government of Manitoba's coordinated investments in housing, supports, health, and affordability in Budget 2026, while emphasizing that additional scale and sustained action will be required to meaningfully reduce homelessness.

End Homelessness Winnipeg Welcomes City of Winnipeg Affordable Housing Pilot, Calls for Rapid Conversion of Derelict Buildings into Safe Homes

January 30, 2026

End Homelessness Winnipeg welcomes the City of Winnipeg's newly announced pilot initiative to expand affordable housing through partnerships with social enterprises and community developers.

End Homelessness Winnipeg Appoints Jennifer Moore Rattray As Chief Executive Officer

January 29, 2026

End Homelessness Winnipeg (EHW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Moore Rattray, as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive search process.

End Homelessness Winnipeg on the Manwin Hotel fire and Winnipeg's housing emergency

January 15, 2026

End Homelessness Winnipeg extends our deepest concern and solidarity to everyone impacted by the January 14, 2026 fire that destroyed the Manwin Hotel on Main Street.

We Honour The Life of Elder Wanbdi Wakita

December 17, 2025

On behalf of the Board, management, and staff of End Homelessness Winnipeg, we honour the life and journey of Elder Wanbdi Wakita.

2025-2026 Winnipeg Winter Weather Response Plan

November 26, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg has released the 2025-2026 Winter Weather Response Plan, outlining a coordinated citywide approach to help protect people experiencing homelessness during periods of extreme cold, hazardous weather, and seasonal service pressures

End Homelessness Winnipeg Commends Federal and Provincial Investment in Affordable Housing Repairs

October 14, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg (EHW) welcomes today's announcement of over $9 million in combined federal and provincial funding to repair 738 affordable rental homes across Manitoba.

That No One Is Left Behind

October 10, 2025

Statement by End Homelessness Winnipeg on World Homeless Day 2025, October 10, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg Welcomes $7 Million Private Investment in Affordable Housing

October 7, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg welcomes the new private investments in the Collaborative Housing Alliance Real Estate Investment Trust (CHAR).

Gizhe 2025 Expo Brought Services, Culture and Community Together

September 26, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg's annual Gizhe Service Expo brought hundreds of people together September 12 for a day that combined practical supports with cultural ceremony.

End Homelessness Winnipeg Seeks New CEO

August 29, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg is launching the search for our next Chief Executive Officer.

2024 Winnipeg Street Census Report

August 28, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg has released the results of the 2024 Winnipeg Street Census (Point-in-Time Count), showing a sharp rise in homelessness locally that mirrors increases seen across Canada.

Harm Reduction Saves Lives: EHW Supports Sunshine House's Push for Federal Exemption

August 12, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg is concerned by the politicization of harm reduction in the City of Winnipeg, a life-saving public health approach that should never be reduced to talking points or selective statistics.

End Homelessness Winnipeg Announces Leadership Transition

August 5, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg (EHW) acknowledges the conclusion of Jason Whitford's tenure as Chief Executive Officer.

Share Your Voice: Quick Survey on Affordable Housing

June 27, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg is developing the Winnipeg Affordable Housing Strategy; a community-informed guide to expanding safe, suitable, and affordable housing options across the city.

EHW Releases 2025-2030 Strategic Plan: Everyone Belongs

June 17, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg is proud to release our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, a living response to the diverse voices of our city.

MB.GOV - Expression of Interest

June 5, 2025

The goal of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify service providers interested in expanding their support services within their housing portfolio or in partnership with housing developers.

Summer Weather Response Plan 2025

May 27, 2025

As temperatures rise, coordinated community action is vital to keeping people safe. The 2025 Summer Weather Response Plan outlines how Winnipeg responds during extreme heat events, especially for those experiencing homelessness.

Ending Homelessness Together 2025

May 27, 2025

Get ready to make a difference! End Homelessness Winnipeg is pleased to announce a call for session proposals for our upcoming event: Ending Homelessness Together.

End Homelessness Winnipeg Responds to Concerns Raised Over Outreach Activity in Point Douglas

May 23, 2025

EHW acknowledges the concerns raised by the Point Douglas Residents Committee in their letter dated May 21, 2025, regarding an outreach activity by Main Street Project that was perceived as supporting the setup of a new encampment along the Red River.

Encampments: End Homelessness Winnipeg Urges National Action Rooted in Rights, Not Criminalization

April 24, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg (EHW) is calling for national leadership that upholds housing as a human right, not a criminal justice issue.

Housing on the Ballot: Breaking Down Party Platforms Ahead of the 2025 Federal Election - Hannah Schneider

April 22, 2025

This past fall, housing was noted to be one of Canadians' main concerns. While priorities have shifted slightly amidst the U.S - Canada trade war, housing remains top of mind for many voters.

Ending Homelessness Together 2024 Report - Out Now

April 14, 2025

The official report from our inaugural Ending Homelessness Together gathering is now available.

2023/2024 Housing Supply Baseline Scan

April 9, 2025

Limitation: Collection of thorough and comprehensive data for transition and permanent housing with supports. Moderate Improvements to Housing Starts.

Statement on Manitoba Budget 2025

March 21, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg acknowledges the Manitoba government's 2025 Budget as a significant and encouraging step forward in addressing the urgent housing and homelessness crisis across the province.

Call for Committee Members - Gizhe Waa Ti-Sii-Win 2025

March 21, 2025

Gizhe Waa Ti-Sii-Win is a community-led, volunteer-driven event that brings together service providers from across sectors to offer free, on-site services for one day.

The Government of Canada takes another step to reduce homelessness in Winnipeg

March 11, 2025

The federal government is allocating an additional $27.3 million in funding to End Homelessness Winnipeg through the Designated Communities stream and the Indigenous Homelessness stream of Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy.

News Alert: CMHB Fully Subscribed

March 5, 2025

The Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit (CMHB), which relies almost exclusively on federal funding under the National Housing Strategy, is fully subscribed.

The Shape of Housing in a Climate Crisis

March 4, 2025

Mid-winter, when windchills reach close to -40°C, it's easy to forget that the global temperature has risen about 1.1°C since 1880.

End Homelessness Winnipeg Applauds Winnipeg's Housing Accelerator Fund For Expanding Affordable Housing Supply

February 11, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg (EHW) commends the City of Winnipeg's Housing Accelerator Fund Capital Grant Incentive Program for its substantial investment in tackling the city's housing crisis.

End Homelessness Winnipeg Responds To Polar Bear Remark

February 7, 2025

Being Indigenous-led, End Homelessness Winnipeg believes that life is a precious gift, one that we are thankful for everyday.

Affordable Housing Development in a Trade War

February 5, 2025

For thousands of Canadians struggling to find affordable housing, the news of a possible trade war with the U.S. isn't just about tariffs.

Calls For Proposals

January 30, 2025

Reaching Home's Community Advisory Board (CAB), End Homelessness Winnipeg (EHW) and Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), has launched two Calls for Proposals to strengthen Client Support Services and Housing Services in Winnipeg.

End Homelessness Winnipeg Congratulates Kyra Wilson on Her Election as Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

January 29, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg extends its heartfelt congratulations to Kyra Wilson on her election as Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.

A Needs Assessment for an Indigenous Housing Authority in Manitoba.

January 17, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg in partnership with Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association explore the potential for a province-wide Indigenous Housing Authority to address off-reserve Indigenous housing needs in Manitoba.

Media Release on MB Homelessness Plan

January 16, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg (EHW) acknowledges Manitoba's newly announced Provincial Homelessness Strategy, Your Way Home, as an important development in addressing chronic homelessness across the province.

Reaching Home: Call For Proposals & Letters of Interest 2025

January 2, 2025

End Homelessness Winnipeg (EHW), invites applications and letters of interest for funding opportunities to address homelessness prevention, shelter diversion, and the development of transitional or supportive housing.

Ending Homelessness Together Gathering Concluded with a Call for Action and Responsibility

December 16, 2024

The Ending Homelessness Together gathering wrapped up its final day on December 5, 2024, at the Delta Hotel Winnipeg, leaving a lasting impact on the sector and setting a clear vision for the future.

Niigaan Sinclair Called for Dignity and Sustained Action at Day 2 of Homelessness Gathering

December 13, 2024

The second day of the Ending Homelessness Together gathering, held at the Delta Hotel Winnipeg on December 4, 2024, featured a powerful keynote by award-winning writer and activist Niigaan Sinclair.

Ending Homelessness Together Gathering Opened with Calls for Action and Reconciliation

December 11, 2024

The Ending Homelessness Together gathering commenced on December 3, 2024, at WAG-Qaumajuq with a powerful and reflective opening ceremony.

Ending Homelessness Together December 3 - 5, 2024

August 9, 2024

Join us at the WAG-Qaumajuq and Delta Hotels Winnipeg from December 3-5, 2024, in Winnipeg for the End Homelessness Together event.