About Winnipeg Centre of Hope
Rooted in community, since 1897
Who We Are
For more than 35 years, The Salvation Army’s Winnipeg Centre of Hope has had the privilege of serving those in need in the downtown core of Winnipeg.We are a community expressing Christ’s promise of new beginnings and provide hope by enriching lives through His love and compassion.
Our shelter programs include emergency dorms, transitional rooms, and SonRise family shelter.
Our History
In 1897 The Salvation Army Men’s Social Services Department operated a workmen’s Hostel on the corner of Logan Avenue and Fountain Street. The hostel provided food and shelter to the needy. Over the years The Salvation Army has provided similar services from a variety of downtown locations.
The current Winnipeg Centre of Hope opened in 1988 as a residence for single men. This has now evolved into its current inception; a housing-first facility serving over 250 individuals in need of immediate access to housing as listed below:
- Transitional Housing: 182 private rooms
- Emergency Dorms: 45 spaces
- SonRise Family Shelter: 13 suites that accommodate to the size of families.
Our Operating Principles
Operating under seven core principles, we empower and dignify the experience of unhoused community members accessing our services as we suit them up with the skills for them to succeed in the long run. These include:
- Taking a person-centred, holistic approach
- Enhance access to stable, positive housing and appropriate supports
- Using harm reduction principles to guide services as well as behaviour-based criteria for disciplinary actions
- Ensure people with high needs receive accompaniment and follow-up services
- Aiming to make every discharge from shelter an organized departure
- Coordinating services and collaborating with community partners
- Tracking and analyzing outcomes to continuously improve services
Our Operating Principles
Operating under seven core principles, we empower and dignify the experience of unhoused community members accessing our services as we suit them up with the skills for them to succeed in the long run.
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Meet the dedicated team who serve our ministry and community with compassion and commitment.
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