January 10, 2025
Community Update: Velma’s House is Moving Thank you for your continued support of Velma’s House, our 24/7 safe space where women can access basic needs, resources, compassion, and connection to culture. Since 2021, thousands of women have found safety and refuge at Velma’s House, and your support has been instrumental in making that possible. As …
December 16, 2024
Thank you for your ongoing support of Velma’s House – a nurturing 24/7 safe space led by survivors, where women can access basic needs, resources, compassion, and connection to culture. Thousands have found refuge at Velma’s House since it opened in 2020. Velma’s House has had a couple of homes since it started. Most recently, three years ago, with the support of community and governments we purchased the former Ronald McDonald House on Bannatyne. This home has served the community well but is no longer adequate for the increased need we’re seeing. In an average month, Velma’s House sees between 2,800 and 4,300 visits. To be able to provide the wrap-around supports and services the growing number of women need, we require a different kind of space. With that in mind, we are now planning a move...
June 27, 2024
JUNE 27, 2024 – We would like to take a moment to thank Dr. Elaine Mordoch, co-author of Between the Pipes, an upcoming Two-Spirit graphic novel, for donating her proceeds from the novel’s sales to Velma’s House 24/7 Safe Space, located at 566 Bannatyne Avenue in Winnipeg...
December 15, 2023
We recently sent out a letter to the community on behalf of Velma’s House, reflecting some changes to Velma’s House services...
