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A pop-up porta-potty in downtown Winnipeg has a new home on Portage Avenue.
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ project takes a big orange shipping container and repurposes it into a functional public washroom. It first launched in June outside of Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Smith Street.
Temporary pop-up toilets have been set up in Winnipeg’s downtown to provide clean and accessible facilities for when you’ve gotta go.
The pilot project, a combined effort of the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and Siloam Mission, features a brightly-coloured structure outside Holy Trinity Church on Graham Avenue at Smith Street.
More than $90,000 raised in last year’s CEO Sleepout is being divided among three community organizations in the fight to end homelessness.
Siloam Mission, the Red Road Lodge and Union Gospel Mission were announced as funding recipients on Tuesday.
WINNIPEG — Backhoes are in the ground to make room for Siloam Mission‘s expanded two-storey shelter.
The $19 million capital campaign, Make Room In Your Heart, will eventually lead to more of Winnipeg’s homeless population be reintegrated into housing.
Siloam Mission has moved its downtown Winnipeg donation location due to the volume of donations it receives.
The homeless shelter says effective immediately, all clothing, food and other non-monetary donations will be accepted at a new loading area on Stanley Street at Logan Avenue.
WINNIPEG — Siloam Mission is breaking in its new dining room with a Thanksgiving feast.
The local homeless shelter is hosting its busiest meal of the year, where it expects to service more than 800 meals on Friday out of a new facility at 303 Stanley Street.
A former senior executive with the Winnipeg Football Club is the new CEO of Siloam Mission.
Jim Bell will assume his duties immediately after taking over for outgoing CEO Dr. Garry Corbett, who is retiring.
The Winnipeg homeless shelter’s board conducted a nationwide search to fill the role.
University of Manitoba student-athletes are keeping busy as competition winds down for the holiday season.
For the 12th year in a row, the Bisons are pitching in at Siloam Mission, serving meals twice daily now through December 16.
By David Klassen
All Sunova Credit Union branches will be accepting personal hygiene items and tea for Siloam Mission until July 8.
The supply drive has an emphasis on toothpaste, tea, and tampons, all personal hygiene items and cash donations.
“After touring the mission, we were inspired to get involved in a larger way,” said Vanessa Foster, director of marketing for Sunova.
“The staff at Siloam told us that they’re always struggling for donations of feminine hygiene products. This supply drive is our way of bringing a bit of awareness to that need, as well as helping to collect items to keep the mission’s clients healthy and comfortable this summer.”
Siloam Mission has been chosen as the recipient of funds raised at the 2016 Sunova Golf Classic.
The tournament will take place Friday, June 12 at the Selkirk Golf and Country Club.
“Siloam Mission is an incredible organization, and we’re thrilled to be able to support them in their work,” said Ed Bergen, president and CEO of Sunova Credit Union.
“Their commitment to caring for Winnipeg’s less fortunate is inspiring and really resonates with Sunova’s desire to help build strong communities.
