November
22
2025
National Housing Day
Homelessness is a (Systemic) Choice The 2024 Street Census showed us that homelessness in Winnipeg is getting worse. The count returned 2,469 folks this time, up from 1,256 in 2022 (nearly doubling in two years). It’s obvious to see that the challenge has grown – all one has to do is look around. While it’s […]
August
28
2025
MSP, RaY, Siloam Mission, Sunshine House, and WCWRC Respond to Point in Time Count
Joint Statement: Main Street Project, RaY, Siloam Mission, Sunshine House, and West Central Women’s Resource Centre Respond to Point in Time Count The latest Point in Time Count reflects the reality we see every single day. While this snapshot identified approximately 2,400 people experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg on one day, we know the actual number […]
April
17
2025
Siloam Mission Hosts Annual Easter Meal for Winnipeggers Experiencing Poverty and Homelessness
NEWS RELEASE Siloam Mission Hosts Annual Easter Meal for Winnipeggers Experiencing Poverty and Homelessness WINNIPEG, MB (April 17, 2025) – On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Siloam Mission will serve a traditional Easter meal to nearly 700 individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty in Winnipeg. The Easter meal is one of the organization’s busiest and […]
December
18
2024
Winter Overnight Warming Space Provides Critical Support for Winnipeggers Experiencing Homelessness
NEWS RELEASE Winter Overnight Warming Space Provides Critical Support for Winnipeggers Experiencing Homelessness WINNIPEG, MB (December 18, 2024) – Siloam Mission is opening its Winter Overnight Warming Space on December 18, 2024, to support individuals experiencing homelessness this winter. Located in our Old Drop In at 300 Princess Street, this space will be […]
June
19
2024
Announcement: Drop In Updates
In order to improve Siloam’s services, the Drop In will be getting renovated starting July 2, 2024 for about 5 weeks. These changes will improve the plumbing, ventilation, and flooring, and greatly reduce Drop In closures. During this time, there will be access to limited services at 300 Princess Street, just around the corner, […]
Tags: announcement, Drop In, News, Update
April
26
2024
Siloam Mission Announces Housing Strategy
NEWS RELEASE Siloam Mission Announces Housing Strategy 700 Housing Units over 10 years – a step towards eliminating Chronic Homelessness Winnipeg, Manitoba 28 April 2024 – Siloam Mission has announced its housing strategy, developed with continuous input from Siloam staff, the Board of Directors, and the Indigenous Advisory Council that advises Siloam. […]
Tags: announcement, housing, News
February
12
2024
Na a way Ishkode Opens at Siloam Mission
NEWS RELEASE Na a way Ishkode Opens at Siloam Mission Space brings more opportunities for healing for Indigenous community Winnipeg, Manitoba, 9 February 2024 – A new Indigenous-designed space at Siloam Mission is opening today. It will offer First Nations, Inuit, and Métis community members opportunities to restore their dignity and […]
Tags: Community, Na a way Ishkode, News, Truth and Reconciliation
January
30
2024
New Accreditation: Imagine Canada Standards
Today is an exciting day for Siloam Mission. We get to announce that we have been accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards. Imagine Canada‘s Standards are designed to elevate organizational excellence and transparency within charities and nonprofits. The goal is to foster resilience and bolster public confidence in both individual organizations and the sector as a […]
November
15
2023
Winter Pop Up offers emergency space for people experiencing homelessness
WINNIPEG, MB, November 15, 2023 Four sector partners collaborate to organize, facilitate, and staff project A coalition of Winnipeg organisations dedicated to ending chronic homelessness will open a Winter Pop Up to ensure Winnipeggers experiencing homelessness have a warm place to stay overnight. Until the end of March, the space will be available in the […]
August
09
2023
National Indigenous People’s Day
Celebrated in Canada every June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day of celebration to recognize and honour the heritage, cultures and valuable contributions to society made by First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. National Indigenous Peoples Day always falls on the summer solstice (The longest day of the year) and was chosen for […]