Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc.

10/09/2026

For privacy purposes, we’ll call her Miss Daisy.

Miss Daisy came to us this summer, through no fault of her own. She is in her 70s and now stays at our transitional house.

Look at this photo. The dresser, the flowers, the little lamp beside her bed. Maybe it reminds you of your mom’s room, or your nan’s.

Our staff helped Miss Daisy make this room feel like hers. These rooms are meant to be temporary, and we aren’t supposed to personalize them too much. But how can you not? When someone has lost the security of having their own home, those familiar things matter. Having a room that feels like you matters.

This is what experiencing homelessness can look like. A woman in her 70s who needs somewhere safe to stay.

At MHS, we have seen an influx of seniors over the past year, and it’s devastating. Our moms, dads, grandparents and neighbours deserve to grow older with a safe place to call home.

To our amazing resident support workers and shift leaders: thank you. You care for our folks every day, help them navigate resources, and make sure they are safe getting up and moving around. Supporting more seniors is new territory for us, and you continue to learn and adapt to meet their needs.

And somewhere in all of that, you took the time to help Miss Daisy make her room feel like hers. That care means more than you may realize. ❤️

10/08/2026

Thank you to the United Way Miramichi Fund / Fonds Centraide Miramichi for supporting Miramichi Youth House and helping us share the importance of giving local. ❤️

Every young person deserves a safe place to land, someone in their corner, and the opportunity to move forward. Your support helps our team provide that care, connection, and encouragement to youth in our community.

When you give to the United Way Miramichi Fund, you’re supporting people and programs right here at home. We’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up for one another. 💙

10/01/2026

This porch goose could be yours! 🪿💙

A big thank you to FYidoctors Miramichi for fundraising for Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc.! They’re selling tickets for a chance to win the porch goose pictured below.

🎟️ 1 ticket for $2 or 3 tickets for $5
📅 Draw: October 30, 2026
You do not need to be present to win!

Connect with FYidoctors Miramichi to get your tickets, and please share to help spread the word.

We’re so grateful for their support and for everyone who purchases a ticket! 💙

FYidoctors

FYidoctors Miramichi, is fundraising for Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc.
Tickets on this GOOSE
1 for $2 or 3 for $5
Please Share.

09/23/2026

🌟 Join the Board of Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc! 🏡

We’re seeking people who care about supporting youth, adults, and families experiencing homelessness and want to help guide the future of our organization.

We’re especially interested in new board members with experience in:

✅ Law
✅ Human resources
✅ Frontline work in housing, homelessness, mental health, youth services, or social services

If you’re interested, please send a letter of interest outlining your background, relevant experience, and why you’d like to join our Board of Directors to [email protected].

Please share this opportunity with someone who would be a great fit!

09/14/2026

A huge thank you to Rotary of Miramichi for their generous $5,000 donation to support food security at MHS! 💙

Our meal program provides multiple meals each day, helping to feed 40+ individuals daily, including shelter residents and community members experiencing food insecurity.

As the need continues to grow, support like this makes a tremendous difference.

Thank you, Rotary of Miramichi, for helping us ensure our community has access to nutritious food when they need it most. 💙

Rotary Club of Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada

At our club’s most recent meeting at Mikes Bar and Grill, we were delighted to present a cheque for $5,000 to Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc. for its Community Hub meal program.

In addition to its Miramichi Youth House and adult shelter facilities, the group also operates a Community Hub where anyone in the community experiencing food insecurity can access meals, support services, and connections to housing, healthcare, and other essential resources.

Every day, Miramichi Housing Solutions prepares and serves three hot meals to emergency shelter residents while also welcoming community members who need a warm meal and a safe place to connect with supports. The group also regularly helps seniors, people with disabilities, people living on low incomes, and those experiencing homelessness or crisis.

Demand for the meal program continues to grow, placing significant pressure on its food budget. Community partnerships such as the one with Rotary will help ensure that no one is turned away in a time of need.

The funds from Rotary will allow the group to buy fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and protein products, dairy products, bread and bakery items, and pantry staples such as rice, pasta, canned goods, cereal, flour, and cooking oil, as well as breakfast goods, coffee, tea, beverages, and meal preparation supplies.

Presenting the cheque to Miramichi Housing Solutions associate director Melissa McEachern, left, and executive director Jory Geikie, second from right, are Rotarian Peggy McLean, second from left, and Rotarian Paula Savoy-Drillen.

08/20/2026

A home in progress.

If you look closely at the centre of these photos, you’ll see something pretty special. A home. 🏠

This outdoor space at our shelter is being created by the very people who are staying here. They have been digging, raking, planting, laying stone and putting their own ideas and hard work into transforming what was once just an empty patch of ground.

And it’s not finished yet.

There’s something incredibly fitting about that.

A home taking shape, built by people who are working toward homes of their own.

Homelessness does not define a person. The people who come through our doors are creative, capable and talented. They want to contribute. They want to belong. They want to take pride in the place around them.

Sometimes progress looks like securing an apartment, getting a job or reconnecting with supports.

And sometimes it looks like a group of people standing outside together, creating something beautiful from the ground up. 🌱

A home in progress, in more ways than one.

We can’t wait to see what they create next. ❤️

08/07/2026

Three weeks ago, our community was faced with an unimaginable challenge. More than 46 people suddenly found themselves without a place to call home, and the question on everyone’s mind was, what happens now?

Today, as the Golden Hawk Emergency Shelter closes, Miramichi Housing Solutions is incredibly proud to say that no one will be sleeping on the street because of this closure. Every individual has a safe place to go, with only one person transitioning into our emergency shelter.

This outcome didn’t happen by chance. It happened because an entire community came together.

Miramichi Housing Solutions would like to extend a special thank you to Heidi and Natasha for their extraordinary leadership, compassion, and commitment throughout this emergency response.

For three straight weeks, Heidi was on-site every single day, working long hours to support clients, lead staff, coordinate services, and respond to whatever challenges arose. She was a constant presence during one of the most demanding responses our organization has faced, ensuring people were treated with dignity, respect, and compassion every step of the way.

Natasha became a fierce advocate for some of our community’s most vulnerable individuals. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes to navigate complex situations, advocate with community partners, coordinate supports, and ensure no one was overlooked. Her compassion reached far beyond the expectations of her role.

We would also like to thank our dedicated staff, volunteers, the City of Miramichi, the fire department, the Department of Social Development, HNB, Red Cross, Horizon Health, Mobile Crisis, our community partners, and everyone who stepped forward to help. This response showed what is possible when organizations work together with one shared goal: ensuring people are safe.

MHS could not be prouder of our team. This was one of the largest emergency housing responses our community has seen, and because of the extraordinary collaboration, dedication, and heart shown by so many, dozens of people found safety, support, and hope when they needed it most.

07/31/2026

We are incredibly honoured to be featured by the United Way Miramichi Fund as they launch their work in the Miramichi region.

United Way’s impact on our community is immeasurable. By investing in local organizations and ensuring funds raised here stay here, they help create lasting change for individuals and families across the Miramichi region.

We are proud to be one of their community partners and are grateful for the trust they place in our work. Their support helps us continue providing safe housing, wraparound supports, and hope to those who need it most.

A special thank you to Jim for so courageously sharing his story. Your willingness to speak about your journey helps break down stigma, inspires hope, and reminds others that change is possible. Thank you for trusting us to be part of that journey.

Thank you, United Way, for sharing our story and for your continued commitment to strengthening our community. We encourage everyone to follow their new page and learn more about the incredible impact they’re making throughout Miramichi.

Together, we’re building a stronger community. ❤️

07/29/2026

Today, we were honoured to welcome the Honourable Cindy Miles, Minister of Social Development, MLA Sam Johnston, Daniel Mills, Deputy Minister of Social Development, and Bronwyn Davies, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Children and Families Division, to Miramichi Housing Solutions.

Although not everyone is pictured, we appreciated the opportunity to showcase our Adult Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing Program, and Miramichi Youth House. It was an opportunity to share the realities facing individuals, youth, and families in our community, highlight the impact of our dedicated staff, and discuss both the successes we’ve achieved and the work that still lies ahead.

We are grateful for the opportunity to have meaningful conversations about homelessness, housing, youth services, and the importance of investing in community-based supports.

Thank you for taking the time to visit, ask thoughtful questions, and see our work firsthand. We look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen services and create lasting change for the people of New Brunswick.

07/25/2026

What an incredible reminder of what community looks like. ❤️

Every paper on this wall represents an accomplishment, an act of kindness, or someone stepping up to help another person. These moments may seem small on their own, but together they tell the story of resilience, growth, and hope.

A huge thank you to both our incredible staff and the amazing residents at the shelter.
Together, you are creating a culture where people are supported, celebrated, and encouraged every single day. This is what happens when everyone works together and believes in one another.

There is so much to be proud of this month, and with more than a week still to go, there is no doubt this wall will continue to fill with even more accomplishments, kindness, and positive moments.

Keep up the amazing work! 💙

July has been an incredible month, and I couldn't be more proud of what we've accomplished together at 273B! ❤️

Every single paper on this wall represents something meaningful—an accomplishment, an act of kindness, or a helping hand extended by one of our amazing guests. Each one tells a story of growth, compassion, resilience, and community.

To see this wall continue to fill up is a reminder of what can happen when people support one another and celebrate even the smallest victories.

And the best part? We still have over a week left in July! I can't wait to see how many more accomplishments, kind gestures, and moments of positivity we'll add before the month is over.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of making 273B such a special place. Let's keep the momentum going! 💙