News
MOPS is hiring!
Position Title: Mobile Overdose Prevention Site Driver (Full Time)Term Date: November 2022 to October 2023Hours of Work: 32-35 hours per week The Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) Driver, under the general direction of the MOPS, and in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of Sunshine House, is responsible for completing tasks related to respectful operations of the MOPS Unit by engaging with community members, staff, supervisors, and volunteers in open-minded and calm manner.
The MOPS is open!
It's hard to believe it's finally happened, but Manitoba's first ever formal overdose prevention site is open!
Return of the Haunted House!
Sunshine House gets HAUNTED again this year!6:00pm - 8:00pm at 646 Logan Ave.Admission cost: by donationNote that Sunshine House is not wheelchair accessible.
Vaccine & Testing Clinics for Oct 2022
Clinics at Sunshine HouseSeasonal Flu Vaccine ClinicWednesday, October 191:00pm - 4:00pm6:00pm - 8:00pmSTBBI Testing ClinicMonday, October 24Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV as well as pregnancy1:30pm - 4:30pm6:00pm - 8:00pmClinics at Other LocationsMonkeypox Vaccine ClinicsLocation: Rainbow Resource Centre, 170 Scott St.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This year has been difficult for all of us survivors of the genocidal Canadian residential school systems here at the Sunshine House.
Most-Needed Items for September 2022
Here is the list of our MOST-NEEDED ITEMS for September 2022!Socks & underwearTravel-size hygiene productsRazors Menstrual productsLaundry soap & dryer sheetsItems that can be gently-used:Backpacks & bagsWarm clothes (jackets, jeans, sweats, sweaters etc.
Queer Bingo – October 16
Queer BingoSunday, October 16Doors 6:00pmShow 6:30pmGood Will Social Club625 Portage Ave.$20 to play bingo all night!Enjoy drag performances by the Sunshine Bunch!
Annual General Meeting — September 29
Join us for the Sunshine House Annual General Meeting for the 2021-2022 fiscal year!Hear about all the stuff we did!
A letter from Pat Stewart
Margaret, Twinkle, Maggie —You left us too early. You’ve been our colleague, friend, visionary and a founding spark in the establishment of Sunshine House back in 1999.
Remembering Margaret Ormond
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our founder and eternal leader, Margaret Ormond.