An organization to fight homelessness in Winnipeg is receiving more money from the federal government.
End Homelessness Winnipeg will receive an additional $27.3 million from Ottawa’s homelessness strategy according to a government announcement on Tuesday.
So far, Winnipeg has received a total of $174.7 million for the years 2019 to 2028.
“Solving the housing crisis is a Team Canada approach,” said MP Ben Carr at the announcement. “No one level of government, home builder, not for profit or community, can do it alone. We need every partner pulling in the same direction to build the homes that Canadians need.”
Jason Whitford, CEO of End Homelessness Winnipeg, said the investment will help the organization continue to meet the needs of finding housing for people.
“Housing is more than just a roof over someone’s head; It is about belonging, safety, healing and helping that individual fulfill their purpose,” Whitford said. “When we invest in culturally appropriate housing and support, which we actively do, we are not just reducing homelessness, we are restoring dignity, strengthening community and promoting reconciliation.”
Whitford said the organization is also focused on addressing Indigenous homelessness in the city, noting that their data shows approximately 75 per cent of unhoused individuals in Winnipeg are Indigenous.
“Addressing this disparity requires solutions that are Indigenous-led, culturally grounded and driven by the voices of those most affected to create lasting change,” he said.
The province of Manitoba has also made ending chronic homelessness a policy focus. In January 2025, the government announced plans to move people from encampments to social housing units, with the goal of ending chronic homelessness by 2031.
