Embracing all people in Winnipeg’s inner city, inspiring life-long learning, and building social and personal well-being.
WINNIPEG INNER CITY MISSIONS is a not-for-profit charitable organization committed to providing a healthy community for children, youth and families.
WHAT DRIVES YOU?
Escaping Poverty
We offer support to adults living in poverty and/or dysfunctional family units take steps towards upgrading their skills and achieving employment.
Encouraging Education
We offer after school programs and summer camps for children and youth at Flora House. Children participate in various activities.
Restoring Dignity
We provide the community with essential household items through our Miracle thrift store. Items can be purchased for as low as 25 cents.
OUR STORIES
“The first steps into my journey began with insuring my sobriety at the Anchorage Addictions Program. I knew the next step for me to remain sober would be to gain incentive by achieving a meaningful career that could provide me with a livable wage. The answer became clear when I came to know of WICM’s First Steps to Employment Project, pulling individuals out of some of the toughest situation…”
The Gift of a Better Future – D
D is a former resident and participant in WICM’s First Steps to Employment Project. For many years she convinced herself that her dependency on alcohol enhanced her personality in a positive way until she found herself in a toxic and violent relationship, working as a massage parlour Madame and left helpless by her deteriorating health.Continue reading “The Gift of a Better Future – D”
A Different World – Clinton
Clinton, a participant in Winnipeg Inner City Mission’s (WICM) Transitional Housing program, has the gentlest way about him. On first meeting him, one would never believe that he struggled with alcohol for a long time, and is now 8 years sober. That’s a milestone that certainly deserves to be celebrated. And it’s clear he feelsContinue reading “A Different World – Clinton”
A Women of Strength – Karen
Karen Utech, an elected elder and stalwart volunteer at the Miracle Store and Flora House food bank, first encountered Winnipeg Inner City Missions through the Learn & Play program led by social worker Susan Currie. First Karen, the Mom/Grandmother, worked on her own healing from a tragic past. Now she is helping her girls stayContinue reading “A Women of Strength – Karen”
YOUR GIFT IN ANY AMOUNT IS PRICELESS
When you make a donation to support WICM, you join thousands of generous people who are making an impact in Winnipeg’s Inner City. You provide resources to adults looking to better their education and overcome past trauma, as they seek employment. You help children and youth receive after school help and fun opportunities to better their futures. You help our staff ensure these programs are executed effectively. Without you, and your generosity we wouldn’t be able to serve those who need us.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed