Augustine United Church is receiving a $7,500 grant to restore its steeple.
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More than a dozen Christian landmarks will be getting grants to make much-needed repairs and restorations.
Current and former Christian landmarks in Manitoba are receiving grants of up to 25,000 from the Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister.
“We continue to work with community groups, local governments and property owners to protect these links to our province and country’s past while at the same time showcasing the historic connection in communities across the province, Minister Cathy Cox says.
The vast majority of the grants will be used for repairs, with some outliers such as a cemetery site inventory and an endowment contribution.
West End drop-in site opens on weekends as pandemic closes many Winnipeg warming spots
The St. Matthews-Maryland Community Ministry has been serving people on weekdays for 40 years, but is now opening its doors two extra days a week so people can find a place to warm up or grab a bite to eat.
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Josh Ward from 1JustCity helps a person find some warm clothes at the West End Commons location. The community ministry is opening its doors on weekends to support more people during the pandemic.(Walther Bernal/CBC)
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1JustCity to welcome guests tonight By: Rosanna Hempel
Future space for the shelter and resources at the Augustine United Church on Wednesday.
Securing a spot at 1JustCity’s emergency overnight warming shelter usually starts with waiting in a physically distanced line outside Augustine United Church in Osborne Village.
Securing a spot at 1JustCity’s emergency overnight warming shelter usually starts with waiting in a physically distanced line outside Augustine United Church in Osborne Village.
The non-profit announced Wednesday its Just a Warm Sleep shelter would open for the first time in December. The no barrier shelter, which is entering its fifth season of operation, also plans to stay open an extra two hours each night, thanks to donations from End Homelessness Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
WINNIPEG 1JustCity has teamed up with Trifactor Triathlon Club to run its third annual “Beat the Cold” triathlon this February, only this time the event will be held virtually with even more options for winter activity fun. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the organization’s Just a Warm Sleep emergency overnight warming centre in Osborne Village, which plans on serving more people experiencing homelessness, up to 30 people, starting earlier this year on Christmas Eve and for longer hours throughout the night. “It’s a super fun way to get outside and, you know, put your body through a little bit of exercise but know that it’s making somebody’s night,” said Tessa Whitecloud, executive director at 1JustCity. “That translates into somebody being safe for a whole night or being safe for a whole season because we have some guests that stay with us every night of the season.”