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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.
Most-needed items for August 2022
Here are the items we need most around the House these days!Bath towels & washclothsRazors, brushes & combsTravel-size hygiene itemsMenstrual products Water bottlesBackpacks & reusable bagsCoffee mugsCutleryNon-perishable foodMake a drop-off appointmentIf it’s more feasible to make a gift of money instead, you can do that any time on our website (and get a tax receipt!
Most-Needed Items for July 2022
MOST-NEEDED ITEMS for July 2022!Menstrual productsRazorsDeodorantToothbrushesTravel-size shampoo/conditionerSummer clothes — all sizesSocks and underwear — all sizesBags and backpacksNon-perishable foodsJuice crystalsIf you have these items, it's easy to drop off:Make an appointment to drop offWe also take monetary gifts at any time!
105 TO SAVE LIVES – Donate Now to fund Manitoba’s first Mobile Overdose Prevention Site
Supported by Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program, the Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) will use an RV to deliver peer-led mobile outreach services 5-6 nights per week to people who use drugs in Winnipeg's Central, West End, North End, and Point Douglas communities.
Monkeypox Webinar
Monkeypox: What Communities Need to KnowWebinarThursday, July 212:00 - 3:00 p.m.Streaming at:fb.com/sunshinehousewpg andyoutube.com/c/SunshineHouseWpgWho is it for?Community-serving agencies and front-line workers2SLGBTQ+ community who attend bars and bathhousesThose using sheltersImmunocompromised community membersAnyone else who wants to know more Learn about:The outbreaks so far, who is most at risk and the response planLocal outreach and vaccination program planningPresenters: Carol Kurbis, Santina Lee and Bunmi Fatoye+ more!
Queer Bingo – July 24
ANNOUNCING:Queer Bingo: Groups!Sunday, July 24Doors 6:00pm, Show 6:30pmGood Will Social Club625 Portage Ave.$20 to play bingo all night!
We will be closed from June 20 to June 26!
We are heading out of town for a retreat, so Sunshine House will be completely closed -- no programming, no pickups or dropoffs -- from Monday, June 20 to Sunday, June 26 inclusive.