Reducing Homelessness in Winnipeg: Learning from Others
Winnipeg can learn from Finland's "Housing First" success to reduce homelessness through collaboration, compassion, and economic balance.
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg has nearly doubled since 2022, from 1,256 people to 2,469, the highest number in the 10-year history of the Winnipeg Street Census.
As noted by End Homelessness Winnipeg, the visible rise in tent encampments across the city indicates that more people are struggling.
the highest number in the 10-year history of the Winnipeg Street Census
While governments are making efforts to address the issue, the data indicate that there is still much work to be done.
Author's summary: Winnipeg can reduce homelessness by learning from others.