In response to the persistent lack of public funding to address poverty, trauma, and addictions, Winnipeg inner-city leaders are calling on the City of Winnipeg, Province of Manitoba, and Government of Canada to renew investment in equitable social and economic development in Winnipeg’s inner city. This call to action is being launched today in conjunction with the 2024 State of the Inner City report, titled “Visioning a Just Transformation in Winnipeg’s Inner City,” released today at 11:00 a.m.
The pandemic, combined with several years of austerity funding from government, has resulted in growing housing and food insecurity across the inner city. Community-based organizations at the front lines of the overdose crisis are struggling help those in need and do important community development work. Inner-city organizations—which have long struggled with underfunding and limited capacity—are feeling the pressure of increased demand for resources and services. The community is calling to lead the intervention with investments and support from all levels of government.
The 2024 State of the Inner City Report spotlights the urgent need for a comprehensive transformation to support social and economic justice in Winnipeg’s inner city. This year’s report emphasizes the importance of recognizing the Indigenous right to self-determination and calls for substantial community-based actions to address ongoing issues of homelessness, poverty, and the lingering impacts of colonialism.
Endorsing organizations for the State of the Inner City 2024 calls to action
Acorn Family Place
BUILD inc
Canadian Community Economic Development Network – Manitoba
CEDA
Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation
Community Education Development Association (CEDA)
End Homelessness Winnipeg
Fireweed Food Co-op
Harvest Manitoba
Immigration Partnership Winnipeg
John Howard Society of Manitoba
Ka Ni Kanichik
Klinic Community Health
Local Investment Toward Employment (LITE)
Main Street Project
Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations
Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities
North Point Douglas Women’s Centre
Persons Community Solutions Ltd.
Rainbow Resource Centre
Rossbrook House
SEED Winnipeg Inc
Siloam Mission
Social Planning Council of Winnipeg
Spence Neighbourhood Association
Urban Circle Training Centre, Inc.
West Broadway Community Organization
West Central Women’s Centre
William Whyte Neighborhood Association
Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle
