Thompson Crisis Centre

  Thompson, Manitoba—a place where the northern lights dance across the sky, where boreal forests stretch as far as the eye can see, and where the spirit of community runs deep. Yet, beneath the natural beauty and close-knit neighborhoods lies a stark reality: a growing homelessness crisis that's as biting as the winter wind. A Cold Reality Imagine facing temperatures that plummet to minus 40 degrees Celsius without the comfort of a warm home. For many in Thompson, this isn't just a nightmare scenario—it's their daily existence. Homelessness here isn't merely about lacking a roof over one's head; it's a battle against the elements, a struggle for survival in one of Canada's most unforgiving climates. The Invisible Faces Sharing Space Homelessness in Thompson isn't always visible. It hides in overcrowded apartments where multiple families share a single space. It lurks in the stories of individuals couch-surfing between friend...