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Regina has shared $1.1 million in provincial funding with three groups to help create and expand warming centres in the Queen City.
The funding was provided by the provincial government through its Provincial Approach to Homelessness, and will be used to create the city’s new Seven Fires Warming Shelter, while helping Carmichael Outreach and the All Nations Hope Network’s Awasiw warming space expand their hours.
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The Seven Fires Warming Shelter, located on 11th Avenue, provides temporary relief from the cold weather, along with food, coffee and “cold-weather necessities,” the city noted. The shelter, operated by Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre, also offers support to help individuals in crisis move towards more stability.
“We are grateful for this funding and support of the Seven Fires Warming Shelter, which will have a meaningful impact in our community by providing a safe, welcoming place during extreme weather while helping relieve pressure on other community shelters operating at capacity,” Teresa Innis, the friendship centre’s executive director, said in a statement.
Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski thanked the province for the “much-needed” financial support.
“In Regina, our winters can be dangerous and we have a responsibility to ensure that no one is left without a warm, safe place to go,” Bachynski said in a statement.
“We also know there is much more work to do. The City of Regina remains committed to working with the province, community organizations and Indigenous-led partners to build long-term, sustainable solutions that support dignity, safety and pathways to housing for all.”
Terry Jenson, Saskatchewan’s social services minister, said the funding is part of a $20 million investment over three years, first announced in November, to expand homelessness services across the province.
“With this investment, we are supporting community-led responses identified by the City of Regina and partners,” Jenson said in a statement.
“Together, we are building out resources and providing invaluable services for vulnerable people in the community.”
