The demand for emergency shelters is high as people experiencing homelessness are desperate to escape the cold. With temperatures plummeting, more beds are now being added.
"When you look at it from the outside, it's in a bit of a state of disrepair," said Damon Johnston, the president of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg.
This group of CBC Future 40 winners is building a better Manitoba, whether by fundraising for important causes or by setting up organizations that fill gaps they've noticed in the province's services.