Manitoba government announced $6.3 million to help those experiencing homelessness

Rochelle Squires, Manitoba’s Minister for Families, Accessibility and Status of Women, spoke Thursday outside of N’Dinawemak in Winnipeg. Squires said the province’s plan to fund community-led organizations that help those experiencing homelessness is the first of its kind. Organizations like N’Dinawemak are slated to receive $1.5 million, Homes for Heroes will receive $500,000 and $850,600 will be invested in transitional housing services offered by the West Central Women’s Resource Centre.