More patrols, less panhandling among 27 downtown-safety recommendations
Winnipeg Free Press. Dec 3, 2019.
Making Space for Change: The Story of Manitoba’s Rent Assist Benefit
By Josh Brandon and Jesse Hajer This paper documents some of the organizing history leading up to implementation of the Rent Assist benefit, precursors and provincial policy context from which the Rent Assist program emerged, as well as changes to … Continue reading →
Removing tents doesn’t address homelessness
by Josh Brandon. Winnipeg Free PressJosh Brandon. Published May 24, 2019. Read more….
Continue reading →Building a Community Asset: The Ongoing Need for Social Housing in Manitoba
by Josh Brandon Community Animator, Social Planning Council of Winnipeg “Without housing, none of us can survive, let alone thrive. Housing is the single largest expense for low income families. When families have good homes, success in employment, education, access … Continue reading →
City hiring contractor to clean up homeless shelters
Jon Hendricks. CTV News Winnipeg. Published: May 15, 2019.