Community-based organizations play a crucial role in Winnipeg's inner city. They provide much-needed services for those struggling with poverty, addictions, racism and colonialism. Neighbourhood Renewal Corporations in Winnipeg’s Inner City authors Sjoberg, McCracken and Silver explain that running a neighbourhood renewal corporation is also an exercise in politics, and why government support is needed. Click here to download the full report.
The CCPA Manitoba and the Canadian Mental Health Association have released a new study entitled We got evicted... did I leave that out? The study explores the ways of supporting community transformation through enhancing housing supports for people living with mental illness. The report deals with factors that mediate between individuals living with mental illness and the broader societal environment. Click here to download the full report.
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