{"id":11279,"date":"2025-08-12T15:44:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/?page_id=11279"},"modified":"2025-09-13T02:18:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T02:18:41","slug":"local-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/?page_id=11279","title":{"rendered":"Local Resources in Winnipeg\u2019s North End"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Connecting you to community supports, programs, and opportunities.<\/em> <em>The North End is full of organizations, programs, and people working together to make our community stronger. Whether you\u2019re looking for food support, digital literacy programs, health services, or cultural activities, this guide can help you find what you need \u2014 close to home.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NORTH POINT DOUGLAS WOMEN\u2019S CENTRE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\">The North Point Douglas Women\u2019s Centre is a safe and welcoming space where women and their families can gather, connect, and access support. Guided by the voices of local women, the Centre focuses on safety, healing, empowerment, and building strong community connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family\"><strong>Key Programs: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Drop-In<\/strong>:  A safe, welcoming space to relax, connect, and access basic needs, resources, and referrals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Mama Bear Clan<\/strong>&nbsp;:  Volunteer-led safety patrol offering help, resources, and a caring presence in the neighbourhood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Community Oven<\/strong>&nbsp;: A wood-burning outdoor oven where neighbours gather, cook, and build connections through food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udccd&nbsp;<strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;221 Austin Street North, Winnipeg, MB<br>\ud83d\udcde&nbsp;<strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;204-947-0321<br>\ud83c\udf10&nbsp;<strong>Website:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdwc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.npdwc.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/website-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11286\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/website-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/website-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/website-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/website-1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>COMMUNITY HELPERS UNITE (CHU)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\">Community Helpers Unite is an Indigenous-led non-profit dedicated to increasing food security and reducing social barriers in North Winnipeg. They provide over&nbsp;<strong>4,400 meals each week<\/strong>&nbsp;to shelters, community programs, and unsheltered relatives, while offering food education, mentorship, and employment opportunities. Guided by the Seven Sacred Teachings, CHU uses a harm reduction, people-first approach to meet community needs with dignity, kindness, and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family\"><strong>Key Programs: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\"><strong>City Wide Catering<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Affordable catering for public and non-profit events, with a focus on healthy, scratch-made meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Community Connections<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Building partnerships with organizations to address social issues quickly and effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Volunteer Opportunities<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Seven days a week, with roles in packing hampers, preparing meals, serving coffee, and community walks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Food Services<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Contract meal preparation for non-profits, respecting Indigenous dietary needs and using whole, minimally processed foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Youth Safe Space<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Weekends for youth aged 12\u201318, offering culturally appropriate, inclusive programming and outings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Emergency Hampers<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Supplying agencies with donated and purchased food items, accessible 24\/7 through a keyless code entry system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-source-sans-pro-font-family has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udccd&nbsp;<strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp; 1025 King Edward Street, Winnipeg, MB<br>\ud83d\udcde&nbsp;<strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;431-688-0420<br>\ud83c\udf10&nbsp;<strong>Website:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chuinc.ca\">https:\/\/chuinc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CHU-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11297\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CHU-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CHU-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CHU-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CHU.png 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connecting you to community supports, programs, and opportunities. The North End is full of organizations, programs, and people working together to make our community stronger. Whether you\u2019re looking for food support, digital literacy programs, health services, or cultural activities, this guide can help you find what you need \u2014 close to home. 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