Main Street Project Inc.

09/02/2026

Hello, Bike for MSP participants! 🚲💛

We're so pumped that we have some great prizes up for grabs for Bike for MSP, all donated by some wonderful local businesses.

- Most Funds Raised (individual) will receive an amazing prize donated by Natural Cycleworks:
2 Abus helmets and an assortment of bike lights and bells

- Most KMs Biked (individual) will receive 1 Abus helmet, 1 Abus U-Lock (donated by Woodcock Cycleworks) and 2 water bottles (donated by Olympia Cycle and Ski)

- Most Funds Raised (team) will receive gift cards for ice cream at a local ice cream shop (donated by an anonymous donor) and one gift certificate for a 2-hour personalized bike tune-up donated by The UWSA Bike Lab

- And the Bike Bingo draw winner will receive a stunning basket of vegan skincare products donated by Just the Goods.

As of right now, Erik S is the top fundraiser, sitting at $1,370 raised. Will Erik take home the package donated by Natural Cycle, or will it be another participant?!

Miles P is 'miles' (kms) ahead the rest of the participants with 2,239 kms ridden so far. Amazing!

And for top fundraising team, Hoppy Wheels Cycling Club is sitting at $1,175 raised. Will they take home the USWA gift certificate and ice cream prize...or will Team MSP, who is sitting at $775, take them out of first place?!

There's only 10 days to go for Bike for MSP. Sign up today to help our fundraising efforts, and/or for the drama: https://p2p.onecause.com/bikeformsp2026

Remember to get your Bike Bingo pics submitted and sign up for our windup party happening on September 13. 😎

09/02/2026

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"My name is Adam, and this is my second time participating in Bike for MSP. I was thrilled to hear that it was coming back this year. I set some ambitious goals for fundraising as well as distance pedaled. Bike for MSP is a good way for participants to support awareness and education that is inviting, a and hopefully help create some new paths for folks who don't know much about what MSP does.

It's an added incentive for me to get on the bike. Bikes are my favourite way to get places and explore different parts of town. There's so much to be seen that is missed when commuting by motorized wheels. I like seeing participants progress too - both the fundraising and distance components. There's a tinge of 'I better do my part' that comes with other participants' accomplishments.

Main Street Project does an incredible job not only supporting individuals and communities who access the care staff and programs provide but also in how they share information, knowledge, and guidance on the issues around what is being experienced by the people they support. MSP is so clearly committed to upholding dignity, care, and compassion for people without judgement. MSP helps keep people alive and consistently shows up for people where they are at. There is a recognition of the patience needed while in a toxic drug epidemic, housing shortage, and continued displacement of individuals/family/community.

Each interaction a staff member has with community can be a special moment, whether it's being present and spending time with people to share their story, or taking a step toward a desired change. Relationships are so important. MSP holds room for relationships to grow, evolve, accept setbacks, support, and in time connection to resources that can be a next step in someone's recovery or desired change in general.

They do this while advocating for people, challenging systems, and spreading awareness. Thanks MSP!"

There's 10 days left to support cyclists like Adam as he raises funds through Bike for Main Street Project. Help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 by donating here: https://ow.ly/UpjR50ZHuMp

09/02/2026

Sharing from SaferSites.ca

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Tue. September 1, 2026

A yellow powder believed to be DOWN and associated with a fatal overdose contained fentanyl and medetomidine.

Medetomidine is a sedative/tranquilizer only approved for use in animals.
Combining high-potency opioids like fentanyl with tranquilizers increases the risk of a complex overdose with suppression of breathing, blood pressure and heart rate.

Naloxone will not reverse the medetomidine, but should still be given to reverse the opioid component.

The sample was brought to Street Connections on August 21, where it tested positive on strips for fentanyl and mede. Health Canada Drug Analysis Service (DAS) confirmed that it contained fentanyl, medetomidine and para-fluorofentanyl.

Get full testing results as well as printable PDF handbills and a poster at our website (link in bio) http://www.safersites.ca

Facebook suppresses our drug alerts! Visit https://www.safersites.ca/join to receive drug alerts in your email inbox.

If you are using substances, please:
* Use with a friend and stagger your use
* Start low and go slow
* Have and know how to use naloxone
If you are using alone, consider calling a friend or the NORS line at 1-888-688-NORS so they can spot you.

Get your drugs checked:
Nine Circles, Tu/W/Th, 10am-4pm, parking lot door of 705 Broadway Ave
Street Connections, M/W/F, 8:30am-3:30pm, 496 Hargrave St�
Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) — drug checking machine temporarily unavailable

If you are experiencing grief from losing loved ones to drug toxicity, please know you are not alone. If you need to talk to someone, please call the crisis line at Klinic: 204-786-8686 or toll free 1-888-322-3019

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Tue. September 1, 2026

A yellow powder believed to be DOWN and associated with a fatal overdose contained fentanyl and medetomidine.

Medetomidine is a sedative/tranquilizer only approved for use in animals.

Combining high-potency opioids like fentanyl with tranquilizers increases the risk of a complex overdose with suppression of breathing, blood pressure and heart rate.

Naloxone will not reverse the medetomidine, but should still be given to reverse the opioid component.

The sample was brought to Street Connections on August 21, where it tested positive on strips for fentanyl and mede. Health Canada Drug Analysis Service (DAS) confirmed that it contained fentanyl, medetomidine and para-fluorofentanyl.

Get full testing results as well as printable PDF handbills and a poster at our website (link in bio) http://www.safersites.ca/20260901oxy

Facebook suppresses our drug alerts! Visit https://www.safersites.ca/join to receive drug alerts in your email inbox.

If you are using substances, please:
* Use with a friend and stagger your use
* Start low and go slow
* Have and know how to use naloxone

If you are using alone, consider calling a friend or the NORS line at 1-888-688-NORS so they can spot you.

Get your drugs checked:
Nine Circles, Tu/W/Th, 10am-4pm, parking lot door of 705 Broadway Ave
Street Connections, M/W/F, 8:30am-3:30pm, 496 Hargrave St�
Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) — drug checking machine temporarily unavailable

If you are experiencing grief from losing loved ones to drug toxicity, please know you are not alone. If you need to talk to someone, please call the crisis line at Klinic: 204-786-8686 or toll free 1-888-322-3019

09/01/2026

Please join us for Main Street Project’s Annual General Meeting

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 11:30 am arrival to mingle; meeting ends at 3:00 pm
Location: Alloway Hall at the Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue
Lunch is provided by Chef Ben Kramer, Made with Love

Please RSVP your attendance at this link before Wednesday, September 16, so we can plan numbers for lunch: https://ow.ly/Uz9s50ZHLEj

Come connect with staff, board members, and community partners as we reflect on the past year’s impact and look ahead to the future.

This is a free event, open to all, but we’d appreciate it if you’d consider bringing a donation of coffee to support our programs. Ground or whole beans are both great options.

Hope to see you there! 💛

09/01/2026

MSP STAFF SERIES 💙 | Meet Raymond
Hi, my name Raymond Green, and I work as a Support Worker at Main Street Project. I’ve been part of the MSP team since July 2025. I initially started out working in the shelter, and in October 2025, I transitioned into my current full-time role in Withdrawal Management Services (WMS).
I support Withdrawal Management Services, where we provide a safe, compassionate environment for individuals navigating the critical early stages of detox and recovery. My day to day work involves monitoring participant well-being, providing emotional support, assisting with basic needs, and supporting individuals through acute physical and psychological distress. A huge part of my daily routine is building trust, practicing harm reduction, and helping connect folks to further recovery resources, housing supports, or community care when they are ready for their next step.

▶️What is something small that happens in your work that has a big impact on someone’s day?
It comes down to basic human dignity whether that's offering a warm cup of coffee, clean clothing, and using someone's name without judgment. Coming from lived experience in recovery, I know how much those small acts matter when you're at your lowest. Sitting with and having a simple one on one restores a sense of self-worth and creates a moment of trust that can change the course of their entire day.

▶️What is a success story or meaningful interaction that has stayed with you?
What makes this work so personal for me is seeing folks reach a point where they feel ready for that next step, and knowing our team backs whatever goal they set for themselves post-detox. Some of my favorite moments are when former participants call WMS to update us on treatment, or drop by just to say hi to the staff. Having gone through MSP, found my path in recovery, and come back to support the community, seeing those full-circle moments means everything to me.

This is the work Bike for MSP fundraising helps support. When you take part, you’re helping support the people, programs and services that make these everyday moments possible. It’s not too late to join Bike for MSP and donate! 🚴‍♀️

08/31/2026

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we pause to remember the lives we have lost to overdose and hold close the families, friends, and communities who continue to carry that grief. Behind every statistic is a person - someone loved, someone valued, someone whose life mattered.

The increasingly toxic and unpredictable drug supply is putting more people at risk, and we’ve seen a significant increase in drug and opioid poisonings in our community over the past few months. In times like these, connection, information, and access to harm reduction can make a difference.

At Main Street Project, we are committed to providing safe spaces and harm reduction supplies, offering judgment-free support for people who use drugs and advocating for policies and resources that save lives.

We all have a role to play. Here's how you can help:
• Support Winnipeg's mobile overdose prevention & safer consumption site. Learn more at safersites.ca
• Advocate for safe supply. This proven strategy reduces overdose deaths.
• Spread awareness. Share drug alert information & promote safer drug use practices.
• Demand a voice for those most impacted. People who use drugs and harm reduction experts need to be included in policy decisions.
• Get trained in administering Naloxone. It can save a life.

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08/30/2026

We are in the final stretch - and we are 36% there! 💙

With just 13 days left, our incredible community has already raised $7,232 toward our $20,000 goal for Main Street Project. 🙌

We are so grateful to everyone who has donated, ridden, shared, and helped spread the word so far. But we are not at the finish line yet - and we need your help to get there!

Whether you can make a donation, get out for a ride, share the fundraiser with your friends and family, or encourage someone else to join, every bit helps us move closer to 100%.

Every kilometer, donation, and share helps support the life critical programs and services at Main Street Project.

08/29/2026

Stay connected with Main Street Project 💙

Want to know what’s happening at MSP? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get a little bit of everything delivered straight to your inbox - from community updates and volunteer shoutouts to ways to get involved, opportunities to contribute, helpful information, and stories from the work happening every day.

It’s a simple way to stay connected, celebrate the people who make this work possible, and see how you can be part of it.

📩 Sign up today: http://eepurl.com/c7rWXT

We’d love to have you in our community! 💙

08/27/2026

Celebrating the incredible volunteers at Main Street Project!
 
Last Saturday, Main Street Project brought its amazing volunteer family together for a special Volunteer Appreciation Brunch - a joyful morning to celebrate the people who give so much of their time, care, and heart to the community.
 
Volunteer Manitoba was happy to join in the celebration and be there to honour the incredible journey of MSP’s volunteers. It was wonderful to share in the laughter, conversations, delicious treats, and appreciation that filled the room.
 
As the Volunteer Manager at MSP shared, “We would crumble without them.” 
 
And it’s true - the consistency, kindness, and heart that volunteers bring make such a meaningful difference.
 
To all the volunteers at Main Street Project, thank you for all that you do. For showing up, for the conversations that fill our cups, and for being such an important part of this community.
 
The community shines brighter because you are in it. ✨💛
 

08/27/2026

THE COMMUNITY BIKE PARTY IS ALMOST HERE! 🎉

Just a little reminder to RSVP and join us on Sunday, September 13 for a day of community, bikes, food, music, and fun!

📅 September 13
📩 RSVP by September 8: [email protected]

We’ll kick things off with a community ride, then keep the celebration going with food, snacks, pop, music, and good vibes. And of course, our Bike Bingo winner will also be announced during the party!

The invite is open to everyone, so grab your bike, bring your friends, and come celebrate with us!