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Location: 560 Arlington Street
Type: Adaptive Reuse
Size: 38 units / 2 storeys

Arms of the Cross Housing Inc. (AOTC) is a non-profit housing provider and registered charitable organization committed to offering safe, comfortable and deeply affordable housing for low-income seniors. Established in 1977 by the Lutheran Church of the Cross, the organization continues the legacy of the church by ensuring that seniors can live their later years with dignity, respect and a strong sense of community.

Arms of the Cross currently owns and operates a nine-story, 123-unit seniors’ housing facility at 555 Burnell Street in the Daniel McIntyre neighbourhood. The Lutheran Church of the Cross has now entrusted its land and building at 560 Arlington Street to AOTC to assess the viability of incorporating affordable seniors’ housing into the existing structure. This project will allow AOTC to expand their capacity to serve seniors in need while preserving the church’s role as a community anchor, integrating space for shared programming and support services.

Location: Spence Neighbourhood Boundary
Type: New Construction
Size: ±40 units / 4-5 storeys

Spence Neighbourhood Association (SNA) is assessing site opportunities for a new supportive and affordable housing development in the Spence neighbourhood, focused on individuals exiting homelessness and youth aging out of care. The project will also include expanded and accessible program space for The Bear Den, SNA’s Indigenous Housing Hub.

As a grassroots organization, SNA works to revitalize and renew the community through holistic housing, community connecting, economic development, environment and open spaces, and youth and family initiatives. This housing proposal aligns with SNA’s mission and enhances their capacity as a community housing provider to support residents in need. Guided by their vision, Welcome Home, this initiative represents a critical step in expanding safe, stable and inclusive housing options in the neighbourhood.

Location: Downtown Winnipeg

The Salvation Army (TSA) is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become one of the largest non-governmental direct providers of social services in the country. In Winnipeg, The Centre of Hope has served the downtown community for over 35 years, delivering compassionate, evidence-based programs to address homelessness and related challenges.

Shared Ground is supporting TSA as it explores new housing opportunities to serve individuals exiting homelessness. By focusing on its existing portfolio of downtown properties, TSA aims to provide safe, stable, and deeply affordable housing with on-site supports tailored to residents’ needs.

Location: 1750 Grosvenor Avenue
Type: Building Addition
Size: 30 units / 4 storeys

Westworth United Church, located at 1750 Grosvenor Avenue in Winnipeg, is a welcoming congregation that strives to build a community that embraces diversity, respects all generations, and actively advocates for social and ecological justice.

Westworth United Church envisions a vibrant community hub in River Heights, combining affordable seniors’ housing and a daycare within a thoughtfully designed addition to the site. The new building, which would replace the existing gymnasium, is planned to accommodate up to 30 units, providing much-needed housing options for the senior community while continuing Westworth's commitment to serving and uplifting its neighbours.

Location: West Broadway Neighbourhood Boundary
Type: Renovation

The West Broadway Community Organization (WBCO) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting the social, economic and environmental well-being of residents in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood. Recognizing the need to preserve existing affordable housing, WBCO is in the early stages of establishing the West Broadway Community Land Trust. This initiative aims to protect and steward naturally-occurring affordable housing within the neighbourhood’s existing housing stock, ensuring long-term affordability and community control over residential properties that are at risk of speculative sale or redevelopment.

Shared Ground is participating in early engagement events related to the Land Trust and is exploring opportunities to support the initiative as it evolves. Once properties are identified, Shared Ground may assist with visioning and feasibility planning to assess renovation needs, ensure alignment with available funding opportunities, and navigate building code and zoning requirements to support the long-term goals of the Land Trust.

Location: 129 Dagmar Street
Type: New Construction
Size: ±40 units / 5 storeys

The South Sudanese Community Centre (SSCC), established in 2006, is a Manitoba-based non-profit organization that promotes community building through events, charity drives, and educational workshops. Located at 129 Dagmar Street, the Centre serves as a hub for residents, businesses, and cultural enthusiasts, offering services that foster networking and connection among newcomers and African Canadians.  

SSCC is considering developing social housing for newcomers on the existing surface parking lot adjacent to their community centre. The proposal would include ground floor community space and four levels of housing designed to accommodate up to 40 units. This initiative aims to provide affordable housing solutions for newcomers while enhancing SSCC’s capacity to serve the community.

Location: 62 Shelmerdine Drive
Type: New Construction
Size: TBD

Westboine Park Housing Co-op, established in 1975, is a non-profit housing cooperative located on 14 acres in Winnipeg's Charleswood neighbourhood, along the Assiniboine River. The co-op offers 188 affordable housing units, including 153 townhomes and 35 apartments, in a park-like setting. Members actively participate in the community's operations, sharing amenities such as a large meeting hall, playground, and community garden.

After a comprehensive renovation in 2022, funded in part by nearly $11.5 million from CMHC’s Affordable Housing Fund, Westboine Park Housing Co-op is now exploring opportunities to expand housing on its existing property. The co-op is assessing the potential to add accessible homes for seniors, enabling residents to age in place while staying connected to their community. The proposed expansion may also include a ground-floor daycare, fostering intergenerational connections and further strengthening the co-op’s role as a supportive and inclusive housing provider.

Location: 771 Sargent Avenue
Type: New Construction
Size: 40-50 units / 5-6 storeys

Freedom International School and Mission Baptist Church are two long-standing community organizations that share a building in Winnipeg’s West End. The school serves students from refugee and newcomer backgrounds and has identified a growing need for stable, affordable housing among its participants and the wider newcomer population in the area. The church shares this commitment and brings a history of social engagement, including the development of affordable housing in the 1970s that continues to serve low-income residents. Together, the two organizations are exploring a partnership to respond to local housing needs with a focus on newcomers.

Location: 583 Ellice Avenue
Type: Adaptive Reuse

The John Howard Society of Manitoba (JHSM) supports individuals in conflict with the law, focusing on reintegration, restorative justice and community support. In a three-storey building located at 583 Ellice Avenue in Winnipeg, JHSM operates a transitional housing program that provides 24-hour staff support, self-improvement courses, literacy programs, Elder services and essential resources to help residents successfully transition back into the community.

To further develop the housing program, JHSM is exploring opportunities to improve housing conditions for residents. Upgrades under consideration include increasing housing capacity, enhancing accessibility and privacy, and expanding space for programming and support services.. These changes would help JHSM continue providing a stable, supportive environment for individuals transitioning back into the community.