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Soup Kitchen
Samaritan House Food Bank
C.M.H.A. - 1202 Rosser Ave
C.M.H.A. - Furniture Bank
YWCA Meredith Place
Brandon Literacy Centre
Youth for Christ: U-turn 1
Youth for Christ: U-turn 2
Youth for Christ: U-turn 3
Youth for Christ: Drop In Centre
Brandon Friendship Centre Project Hope
Massey Building
Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 October 2011 12:18 Written by Kelly Lawrence

Achievements

Since 2000, the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (and its predecessor the National Homelessness Initiative) have invested $4.8 million in our community.

Though partnership with all levels of government and the non-profit sector, the Homelessness Partner Strategy has leverage an additional $9.2 million dollar investment in our community for a total investment of $14 million dollars.

Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:29 Written by Kelly Lawrence

Soup Kitchen

A picture of Brandon's Soup Kitchen.

The soup kitchen moved to its new location and currently serves over 35,000 meals per year.
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:29 Written by Kelly Lawrence

Samaritan House Food Bank

A picture of the Samaritan House Food Bank.

A building was purchased to locate a food bank, a resource centre, and a skills literacy program. In 2010, the Samaritan House distributed 12,083 food hampers in our community.
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:29 Written by Kelly Lawrence

C.M.H.A. - 1202 Rosser Ave.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, located at 1202 Rosser Avenue.

A condemned building in downtown Brandon has been renovated to include three self-contained emergency units, thirteen transitional housing units, and thirteen affordable housing units.
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:29 Written by Kelly Lawrence

C.M.H.A. - Furniture Bank

The Canadian Mental Health Association Furniture Bank.

The second floor of the Building Material Outlet was restored to establish a furniture bank, which accepts furniture donations, takes referrals from outside agencies, and provides furniture free of charge to individuals in need.
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:32 Written by Kelly Lawrence

YWCA Meredith Place

A picture of the YWCA Meredith Place.

Three family emergency units and two counseling rooms were opened. Eighteen transitional housing units were enhanced to bring them up to code. Additionally, a new van was purchased to support the clients and facility.
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:36 Written by Kelly Lawrence

Brandon Literacy Centre

A picture of the Brandon Literacy Centre.

A building was purchased and rejuvenated for the purpose of a skills development centre. The Centre’s curriculum includes classes entitled "Cooking on a Budget" and "Dressing on a Budget."
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:46 Written by Kelly Lawrence

Youth for Christ: U-turn 1

A picture of the Youth for Christ: U-turn 1 housing unit.

Five transition housing units were created with accommodations for live-in parents.
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:49 Written by Kelly Lawrence

Youth for Christ: U-turn 2

A picture of the Youth for Christ: U-turn 2 housing unit.

Five transitional housing units were upgraded.
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:49 Written by Kelly Lawrence

Youth for Christ: U-turn 3

A picture of the Youth for Christ: U-turn 3 housing unit.

A new facility to include one emergency unit, eight transitional housing units, and four affordable housing units was developed. Uturn 3 is also the location of a skills development centre.
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:52 Written by Kelly Lawrence

Youth for Christ: Drop In Centre

A picture of the Youth for Christ Drop In Centre.

A building was acquired and renovated to create two transitional housing units as well as host a youth drop in centre.
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:56 Written by Kelly Lawrence

Brandon Friendship Centre Project Hope

A picture of the Brandon Friendship Centre Project Hope housing unit.

A building was acquired and seven transitional housing units were created.
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Monday, 07 February 2011 15:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 February 2012 11:25 Written by Kelly Lawrence

Massey Building

A picture of the Massey Building.

Three agencies: The Canadian Mental Health Association, The Brandon Friendship Centre, and Habitat for Humanity have partnered to renovate this building into 5 self-contained emergency units, 8 supportive housing units, 8 transitional housing units, 23 affordable housing units, and 14 condominiums. The renovations are expected to be complete in 2012.
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