Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 08, 2026 — Siloam Mission is implementing a series of operational measures, all intended to be temporary, as part of a broader stabilization plan developed by the organization’s Executive Team and Board of Directors.
“As many in the community know, the past year has been difficult across the charitable sector,” says Tracey Silagy, Chair, Board of Directors. “Charitable giving in Canada is at a ten-year low, while the cost of food, fuel, and essential services continues to rise. At the same time, as the economy worsens, we are seeing more people at our doors every day, in need of our services and programs.”
These pressures, along with other factors, have resulted in an operating deficit that Siloam must address now to ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability.
At the commencement of Sonia Prevost-Derbecker’s tenure as CEO, she, the Executive team and the Board undertook a broad organizational review to better understand the challenges that led to a deficit.
“Over the past few months of review, it has become clear that some of the challenges we are addressing today have been building for years,” says Sonia Prevost-Derbecker, CEO. “We have left no stone unturned and see that we must address our financial sustainability, leadership structure, internal culture, and our rapid pace of growth, to stabilize the organization”.
The largest impact has been on operating funds, the resources used to run day-to-day operations and fund frontline services and programs.
Siloam’s Board of Directors says the organization has identified and begun to implement immediate steps to stabilize operations while maintaining core services and programs for the community.
“Our priorities through this period are clear: to meet our community’s needs without interruption, and to preserve as many staff positions as possible,” says Silagy. “These are difficult but necessary decisions to ensure long-term stability. Our greatest hope is that these measures are temporary.”
In the immediate term, Siloam’s focus includes:
- Stabilizing the organization’s financial position through cost management and increased charitable revenue
- Maintaining continuity of frontline services and operations
- Reviewing operational and governance models
- Ensuring housing and support programs remain sustainable and aligned with available resources
Several operational cost-saving measures are being implemented June 1, 2026.:
- Siloam’s drop-in dining space and clothing store will operate on slightly reduced hours. Three meals a day will continue to be provided to community. All other programs and services, including the main shelter, Pop Up Shelter, and supported living buildings remain fully operational.
- Reduced hours will temporarily impact a number of staff positions and 16 layoffs have been shared internally today. Siloam is working to redeploy staff where possible and hopes to bring affected team members back as circumstances improve. All affected staff are being supported through this difficult time.
“We are taking these steps to address our understanding of the organization’s long-term challenges today so that we will be here for community tomorrow and for the days to come,” says Silagy.
Siloam remains deeply committed to our community, to one another, and to our vision of ending chronic homelessness in Winnipeg.
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Backgrounder: Siloam Mission at a Glance
About Siloam Mission
Founded in 1987, Siloam Mission is a Christian-based non-profit organization serving vulnerable Manitobans who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Siloam provides emergency shelter, meals and clothing, supportive housing, supportive employment, and a range of health and social supports designed to help people move toward stability and wellbeing.
Our Mission
To offer Christ’s compassionate love to all who are in need of support, healing, and recovery. Siloam Mission provides food, clothing, shelter, and belonging, alongside healing supports in mental health, addiction recovery, and primary health care. We believe every person has the capacity to recover and deserve to be accompanied with dignity and respect.
Our Vision
A Winnipeg without chronic homelessness.
Homelessness may happen, but it should be brief. By being a housing-focused organization, Siloam Mission works to ensure people are not left experiencing homelessness for years at a time.
Impact Snapshot (2025)
- 1,448 unique individuals housed across three facilities
- Over 50,000 nights of shelter provided
- 551,757 meals served
- 21,084 clothing appointments
- 15,224 visits at Saul Sair Health Centre
- 62 individuals employed following completion of job-training programs
- 87 people housed
