Our Program → Housing
Youth housing in Winnipeg, through our Independent Living Program
Most young people move straight into their own fully furnished apartment. Some start in a shared home with their own space. Every step comes with 24/7 support and assistance, and builds confidence, skills, and stability.
Where We Are Now
31 units today. 68 more on the way.
We operate 31 fully furnished, modern units across three buildings. Alongside them is a network of shared program homes across Winnipeg. Every unit is designed with dignity in mind: a real home, not a placement. And we are still growing.
Opening now: a 22-unit building getting a full renovation, with a shared common space and a commercial-style kitchen on the main floor. Each young person there has their own furnished suite, a first apartment before moving on to a bigger place or a roommate.
One of our residential buildings
31 fully furnished units across three buildings, plus shared program homes across Winnipeg
Open-concept living & kitchen
Full kitchen with appliances included
Kitchen island & dining area
Private space with closet
Full bathroom
In-suite laundry
Full
Kitchen & Appliances
In-Suite
Washer & Dryer
Fully
Furnished Suites
Quartz
Counters & Modern Finishes
Growing Now
More doors, opening one at a time
Today
31 units
Across three buildings, plus shared program homes across Winnipeg.
Opening now
22 units
A fully renovated building with a shared common space and a commercial-style kitchen on the main floor.
Early 2027
46 units
A 46-unit building, the longer-term home for all three phases of the program.
The Longer View
Our future home — McMillan Avenue
After the 22-unit building opening now, a purpose-built 46-unit residential building is coming in early 2027 as the longer-term home for all three phases of our program under one roof.
McMillan Avenue — Front Entrance
46-Unit Building — Full View
The Journey
Three phases to independence
Placement is by need, not age. Every young person starts where they need to and moves forward at their own pace.
Foundations
Shared homes where residents run their own day. They cook for themselves, do their own laundry, and come and go freely, with 24/7 support and a stable place to begin the healing journey.
- 24/7 support: residents can reach our team at any hour
- Youth Life Skills Coaches visit and stay in touch
- Grocery support, and residents cook for themselves
- Cultural connection, with Elder programming in development
- Trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach
- Support and resources for meeting program goals
Transitional Living
Their own fully furnished one- or two-bedroom unit, where most young people start. A 16- or 17-year-old who is ready can start here too. Residents manage their own cooking, cleaning, and budget, with 24/7 support and regular coaching.
- Their own fully furnished one- or two-bedroom unit with a full kitchen
- Self-managed daily routine
- Regular visits from Youth Life Skills Coaches
- Cultural programming
- Weekly grocery and food support
- Employment and education support
- A weekly living allowance when they meet program expectations
Independent Living
A fully independent apartment in the community. Young adults live on their own with check-ins. After you leave, you can still call us.
- Independent apartment in the community
- Help finding affordable housing and a real plan after 21
- Weekly check-ins with program staff
- Support and resources in every phase, at every age
- Staying connected after the program
- Crisis lines on our Get Help page, any hour.