PSA: Winter 2024 Homelessness Prevention Programs

Below is a summary of programs funded in part by The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) that are designed to ensure that homeless individuals and families have a warm place during the winter of 2024.

For more information, please reach out to the identified media contacts.

  • NorWest Community Health Centres: Care Bus
    Operations begin on December 2, 2024 in the city of Thunder Bay. The public can access this program by calling 807-630-8631. Media Contact: Kelly Binette – 807-626-8488, KBinette@norwestchc.org
  • PACE: Warming Shelter
    Operations are ongoing. The public can access this program at 510 Victoria Avenue East, Thunder Bay. Media Contact: Georgina MacKinnon – peoplechange@tbaytel.net
  • Elevate NWO: Warming Shelter
    Operations are ongoing. The public can access this program at 106 Cumberland Street North. Media Contact: Holly Gauvin – hgauvin@elevatenwo.org
  • Emergency Shelter System
    TBDSSAB has funded the addition of 40 new emergency shelter spaces. Once ready, the total available emergency shelter spaces are as follows: