May
14
2024
A Place to Call Home
On a sunny day in March, moving trucks made their way down Roblin Avenue. Their destination? Siloam Mission’s newest Supportive Housing Residence. For many, this wasn’t just a relocation- it was the promise of a fresh beginning. As a housing-first organization, Siloam Mission understands that homelessness can stem from various causes. Yet, research consistently shows […]
Tags: Community, housing, newsletter
February
15
2024
Shelter from the Cold
Winter Pop Up provides relief for those experiencing homelessness Fewer people experiencing homelessness will be left out in the cold this winter. In November 2023, we announced a plan for a Winter Pop Up at Siloam Mission in partnership with Main Street Project, Sunshine House, and 1JustCity. The need has been overwhelming, and more staffing […]
Tags: newsletter, pop up, Shelter, winter
February
15
2024
Opening of Na a way Ishkode Brings More Opportunity for Healing
Siloam Mission takes a step further into ReconciliACTION Siloam Mission ended the year on a healing note, with construction completed on two Indigenous-designed spaces built to offer First Nations, Inuit and Métis community members an opportunity to restore their dignity and reconnect to Indigenous practices. In February 2024, Na a way Ishkode (Centre Fire in […]
Tags: Community, Indigenous teachings, Na a way Ishkode, newsletter
February
15
2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Guy Smith
Dentist on Demand Dr. Guy Smith has made smiles a little brighter at Siloam Mission since 2018. The volunteer dentist from Brandon has been semi-retired for several years but regularly makes the trek to Winnipeg to help community members. For him, the whole experience started with a tour of the Saul Sair Health Centre. “When […]
Tags: dentist, newsletter, Saul Sair Health Centre, Volunteer