The Salvation Army is adding 80 beds to its Winnipeg shelter

WINNIPEG – The The Salvation Army A shelter in Winnipeg has added 80 more beds to deal with the influx of asylum seekers.

The organization said Wednesday that the extra space will ease pressure on the Hope Center emergency shelter, which houses more than 400 people on an average night. About 120 of them are refugees.

“It's the second time in six months we've created an extra place to deal with the increase in people accessing emergency shelter services,” he said. Mark StewartExecutive Director of the Winnipeg Center for Hope.

“We have created a space where newcomers can find safety, culturally appropriate care, and community with others in a shared setting.”

According to the Salvation Army, refugee arrivals in Winnipeg have increased by more than 400% since January 2023.

The Center of Hope, located at 180 Henry Ave., is open 24 hours a day. Clients have access to workers, resources and three meals a day on site.