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Winnipeg Renews Main Street Project Funding for Homeless Outreach
The City of Winnipeg has announced renewed funding for the Main Street Project's mobile outreach van, the city's only 24/7 service for the homeless. Operating city-wide since 2021, the van provides well-being checks, transportation to shelters, and essential supplies.
The City of Winnipeg announced on Friday that it will continue to fund the Main Street Project's (MSP) mobile van service. The mobile van operates across Winnipeg, providing services to the city's homeless population. MSP staff provide well-being checks, transportation to housing and emergency shelters, and distribute clothing, blankets and water. The renewed funding requires MSP to comply with the city's encampment policy implemented in November. This policy prohibits encampments in many public spaces, particularly near schools, daycares, and recreation centres. As part of the agreement, MSP must provide regular data reports, including quarterly point-in-time counts.
Key Facts
- Winnipeg is renewing funding for Main Street Project's mobile outreach van.
- Main Street Project is the city's only 24/7 mobile outreach service.
- The mobile van operates across Winnipeg.
- The van provides well-being checks and transportation to shelters.
- Staff distribute clothing, blankets, and water.
- The renewed funding is tied to compliance with the city's encampment policy.
- MSP must provide regular data reports on its services.
- The City of Winnipeg has supported the program since 2021.
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Research Sources
- Winnipeg Free Press — City extends Main Street Project mobile-outreach contract