Addressing homelessness behind Manitoba’s latest spending spree
Global News
Five key initiatives are part of the government of Manitoba's plan to address homelessness, with the backing of millions of dollars in funding.
The government of Manitoba has set its eyes on tackling the issue of homelessness.
In greenlighting the spending of millions of dollars, the province outlined five initiatives where it hopes it can modernize its emergency response and shelter system and provide more supportive, affordable housing.
The move includes the use of a $25-million funding plan, which Families Minister Rochelle Squires hopes will prevent and end homelessness. She noted at a press conference on July 18 that initiatives like this reduce barriers to accessing shelters, increase co-ordination within provincial departments and improve co-operation among all levels of governments and community organizations.
“Access to affordable housing, along with the appropriate supports to maintain tenancy, is critical for individuals to successfully exit homelessness,” said Squires.
Of the targeted initiatives:
Siloam Mission’s CEO, Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, said funding supports like this help the organization continue “the important work of helping people find the hosuing they deserve, so they can thrive.”