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.
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The Manitoba government has announced $2.56 million over the next two years for a new wrap-around service program to help transition people who are experiencing homelessness into more stable living arrangements.
Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced on Tuesday, the province is partnering with the Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association for the delivery of the service in Winnipeg.
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Supports will include case management, activities for daily living, addictions treatment, mental health treatment, emergency meal services, reconnections to family and other social supports, and referrals for education or employment.
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West Broadway Community Organization housing co-ordinator Ella Rockar recommends tenants learn as much as possible about the regulations regarding eviction and what protections are in place for renters.
A pandemic is a tough time to be a renter, and it was already difficult being one before COVID-19 started.
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A pandemic is a tough time to be a renter, and it was already difficult being one before COVID-19 started.
Over the past 10 months, renters in Manitoba whose median household income before taxes is less than half that of homeowners have faced tenuous conditions, with thousands losing paid work and facing potential evictions because of it.