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The official twitter stream of the Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council and news on cross-sector collaborations.
Winnipeg, MB
Joined May 2011
When you love your community, you feel a sense of ownership and take the lead when you're needed—like @Ray_Ngarboui is doing now.
winnipegfreepress.com
When he delivers free meals to people in the Central Park neighbourhood, Winnipegger Raymond Ngarboui feels he is paying forward the kindnesses offered him as a boy. “As a former child who lived...
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Exciting announcement for our #Manitoba #Seniors in need. Just a quick call to 311 is all it takes for isolated seniors to connect with healthy food and a daily wellness check. #Covid19 Thank you @UnitedWayWpg -
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Isolation centre success a group endeavour: Social agencies, governments and private donors band together to protect Winnipeggers experiencing homelessness during the pandemic
winnipegfreepress.com
Lack of funding, lack of space, lack of testing and little to no personal protective equipment. That’s the reality the local homeless community was facing when it became clear it was just a matt...
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Amazing generosity in this difficult time, Endeavour Wealth Management! Thanks for your donation & drop-off at @ircominc.
Shout out to The Endeavour Wealth RAK Team (random acts of kindness) for their donation! IRCOM continues to accept donations of non-perishable food, craft supplies and hygiene items. For more information, please call (204) 943-8765. @gwhite19 @UnitedWayWpg
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Huge thanks to @sparrowhotelsCA for a monumental donation—5000 rolls of toilet paper for 5 of our agency partners! Thank you for your commitment to helping Winnipeg's most vulnerable.
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If you know of a senior who may need some extra assistance during COVID-19, check out this link from @UnitedWayWpg! https://t.co/4JnLaAWsqD
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For newcomers who do not have a Manitoba Health card: "Screening, testing and treatment for COVID-19 will be provided at no charge, whether or not the person has coverage through Manitoba Health."
cbc.ca
The province says screening, testing and treatment for COVID-19 will be covered, whether patients have coverage or not — but that information isn't widely known, even among non-profits that work...
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You can’t #stayhome if you have no home - After the #COVID19 crisis is over, the scale of Canada’s housing shortage will still need to be addressed. Housing is health care:
macleans.ca
Paul Wells: Shelters across the country are facing 'a perfect storm of bad news' with a vulnerable population and workers without protection
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"It always seems that in challenging times the disadvantaged become more disadvantaged—too many fires to put out & not enough water, so to speak." Innovation & dedication as Main Street Project cares for Winnipeggers experiencing homelessness in #COIVD19.
winnipegfreepress.com
As the novel coronavirus pandemic shows early signs of spreading through community contact in Manitoba, local social service agencies are scrambling to prepare for the impact the virus will have on...
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Portable toilets, wash stations made available for those experiencing homelessness in #Winnipeg during pandemic:
cbc.ca
Community organizations are keeping their doors open and creating new places for Winnipeg's homeless population to use the toilet and wash up.
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Today is Thursday, April 2nd. On a snowy day like today, drop by for hot coffee and a bag lunch. We have warm clothes and basic needs items as well.
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"Given how critical sleep is to our health and well being, scientists like Prather have started framing sleep as the next frontier of social justice. Seeing sleep as a human right could change attitudes about public sleeping."
thewalrus.ca
Lack of sleep compounds the challenges of precarious housing
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Learn how End Homelessness Winnipeg is supporting our city's homeless-serving sector in response to COVID-19: End Homelessness Winnipeg COVID-19 Update #3 - https://t.co/O2qYu9BCKs
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The community needs you, "United Way Winnipeg ... cannot be forgotten right now. They are lynchpins in our community. We call upon those who can to support local charities." - David Barnard and Paul Soubry.
winnipegfreepress.com
On July 4, 1845, Henry David Thoreau left on one of the most famous vacations in history, moving to the woods to build a cabin on the shores of Walden Pond in Massachusetts, where he lived alone for...
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The province is adding 140 more shelter beds so those experiencing #homelessness can self-isolate while waiting for test results or if they've tested positive for #COVID19—including 31 available immediately in a vacant Manitoba Housing apt on Sargent Ave. https://t.co/pvNDm6E1mO
cbc.ca
The province of Manitoba says it is adding 140 more beds at shelters in the province to help those experiencing homelessness self-isolate while waiting for test results, or if they've already tested...
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COVID-19 is here Manitoba, and we ALL need do our part to help stop the spread. Use the 3P’s to defeat COVID-19: Protect yourself, Protect your loved ones, and Protect our community. Learn how at https://t.co/0W0mZjk3hM. Please share WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER, MANITOBA. #covid19MB
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The evolving #COVID19 situation may have a significant impact on people's stress & anxiety. We've put together evidence-based tips, tools & info to help you manage your #mentalhealth. Stay safe & strong! #MentalhealthIsHealth Here's what you need to know:
camh.ca
A webpage designed to help people with concerns and questions about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives and mental well-being.
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