Learning from Others to Reduce Homelessness in Winnipeg
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, according to End Homelessness Winnipeg, marking the highest number in the 10-year history of the Winnipeg Street Census.
While some of the increase can be attributed to more accurate measurement, 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
Author's summary: Reduce homelessness in Winnipeg by learning from others.