SonRise Family Shelter

Sonrise Family Shelter offers compassionate, temporary housing for families experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg. More than just a place to stay, Sonrise provides a nurturing environment where parents and children can find safety, stability, and personalized support. With a focus on restoring hope and building a brighter future, we walk alongside families on their journey toward long-term housing and independence.

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Safe Shelter and Support for Families in Crisis

SonRise Family Shelter provides 24 hour emergency shelter for families or expecting mothers who are facing homelessness for up to 3 months, or longer based on exceptional circumstances. Families can be self-referred or referred by outside agencies. SonRise shelter provides trauma informed support and acknowledges the difficulty and complexity of navigating crises, homelessness and the many other barriers and challenges that exist when arriving to shelter. ​ 

What to expect at SonRise

  • While staying at SonRise, families are provided 3 meals per day, access to laundry facilities, computers, wifi, a play area, a shared TV/ living area and a playground. Housekeeping also ensures the cleanliness of the space on a regular basis.
  • Spiritual care is also offered from the Chaplaincy department, where Chaplains are trained in multi- faith practices. ​
  • We are part of a larger community that collaborates with health care providers (public health nurses, pediatricians, home visit doctors) and offers in house visits, vaccine clinics, and other health- related services that may be required or requested. ​​
  • We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and loving space for families, regardless of sexual orientation, race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.