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
February
28
2022
Siloam Mission Announces New Indigenous Relations Director
Siloam Mission Announces New Indigenous Relations Director Newly-created position to help better engage with Indigenous community Winnipeg, MB (February 28, 2022) – Siloam Mission is announcing a new Indigenous Relations Director, as part of its commitment to improving Indigenous relations following community consultations last year. The newly-created role is being filled by Christine Vanagas, who […]
June
28
2021
Arlene Wilson Recovery Centre Opens at Siloam Mission
Arlene Wilson Recovery Centre Opens at Siloam Mission Facility for those exiting addictions treatment will welcome first guests July 5 Winnipeg, MB (June 28, 2021) – A new facility for those exiting addictions treatment programs is opening next week at Siloam Mission. The Arlene Wilson Recovery Centre is a 20-unit housing facility for those recovering from […]
Tags: Addiction Recovery Centre, News
August
12
2020
Siloam Mission Celebrates Grand Opening of New Buhler Centre
Siloam Mission has opened a new facility offering expanded and integrated services, including an expanded shelter with a separate women’s area, for those experiencing homelessness. The new Buhler Centre adds 54,000 square feet of space, which also includes an expanded health centre and more space for mental health, employment readiness and spiritual care supports. The […]
August
01
2019
An Open Invitation
One of the most heartbreaking revelations of the final report on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiry is the constant threat Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people have to live with. It’s clear that, no matter the setting or region in Canada, security is a key concern for the overwhelming majority of […]
Tags: Homelessness, Jim Bell, Make Room, News, Systems
February
13
2019
Madison kitchen reaches fundraising goal
Winnipeg Free Press. Supportive housing facility collects more than $150,000 in one month for much-needed upgrade. A Winnipeg kitchen that serves some of the city’s most-needed meals will get a much-needed upgrade, thanks to a successful fundraising campaign that netted more than $150,000 in one month.
Tags: News
January
30
2019
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”
By Jim Bell CEO, Siloam Mission Every year, more people are coming to us for help. The numbers don’t lie – there is a very real homelessness crisis in Winnipeg. Most who end up at our door struggle with unimaginable trauma, leading to mental breakdown, unemployment, loss of health and the will to fight any […]
January
21
2019
Let’s Talk About Winter
By Jim Bell, CEO – Siloam Mission Cold weather means trouble for those experiencing homelessness. Given that we’re in the thick of it right now, let’s talk about winter. Even though Siloam Mission’s year-round Clothing Room offers donated items such as coats, mitts, socks, and toques free of charge to those who need, we all […]
Tags: Jim Bell, Make Room, News, Saul Sair Health Centre