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Posted: Mar 02, 2021 3:11 PM CT | Last Updated: March 2
People inside a bus shack in front of the University of Winnipeg in February. The province has announced $2.5 million in funding to help homeless Winnipeggers. (John Einarson/CBC)
The Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association is getting more than $2.5 million in provincial funding for projects to help Winnipeggers who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, get stable housing and wraparound services.
The funding, announced by the province Tuesday, will go toward providing stable housing and services for 250 individuals. Those services could include addictions treatment, mental health treatment, emergency meal services, reconnections to family and other social supports, and referrals for education upgrades or employment.
Province seeking proposals to find approximately 250 people housing supports Written by Taylor Brock Tuesday, Mar 02 2021, 5:38 PM Minister Rochelle Squires says during a Tuesday afternoon press conference the province is hoping to help house 250 targeted people in the next two years. (Screenshot: Government of Manitoba/YouTube)
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Before the end of the month, Manitoba Housing is hoping to immediately house 50 people who are currently, or at risk of becoming, homeless.
Families Minister Rochelle Squires says $2.56 million is being given to the Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association (MNPHA) over the course of two years.
“While housing is foundational to addressing homelessness, sometimes additional supports are needed so people not only stay housed but achieve their goals and thrive,” Christina Maes Nino, executive director of MNPHA says in a statement.