BUILDING RESILIENCE
Housing Stability. Food Security. Youth Empowerment & Sports.
Building Resilience is a community program by ACOMI, funded by the Government of Canada. The program supports Black, African, and Caribbean individuals and families in Winnipeg through free housing support services, monthly food assistance, and youth sports programs.
The project focuses on increasing access to stable housing, reliable food resources, youth development, and sports opportunities.
All services are free.
ABOUT BUILDING RESILIENCE
Building Resilience is a community program by ACOMI, funded by the Government of Canada. The program supports Black, African, and Caribbean individuals and families in Winnipeg through free housing support services, monthly food assistance, and youth sports programs. The project focuses on increasing access to stable housing, reliable food resources, youth development, and sports opportunities. All services are free.
Building Resilience brings together three key areas of community support:
Housing Stability & Support | Food Security & Nutrition | Youth Empowerment & Sports
Through these program areas, ACOMI provides practical support for individuals and families facing housing challenges, food insecurity, and barriers to youth participation in sports and developmental activities.
WHY THIS MATTERS
WHO CAN BENEFIT OR PARTICIPATE?
WHY THIS MATTERS
Black, African, and Caribbean families in Winnipeg face barriers that affect housing stability, access to food, and participation in sports.
The Building Resilience program responds to issues identified in the community:
- Housing discrimination affects families every day.
- Food insecurity is real, while culturally responsive support is limited.
- Cost should never stop a child from participating in sports.
- Building community resilience is intended to help remove these barriers.
WHO CAN BENEFIT OR PARTICIPATE?
- Building Resilience supports:
Black, African, and Caribbean individuals and families in Winnipeg. - Youth ages 6 to 25 interested in sports, along with their parents or guardians.
- Anyone experiencing housing challenges or food insecurity.
- Community volunteers and organizations who want to help.
All services are free.
OUR THREE PILLARS
HOUSING STABILITY & SUPPORT
FOOD SECURITY & NUTRITION
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & SPORTS
HOUSING STABILITY & SUPPORT
ACOMI’s Housing Stability & Support component provides practical assistance to individuals and families as they navigate Winnipeg’s housing and rental environment.
Support covers areas ranging from finding rental housing to understanding tenant rights and resolving landlord-related issues.
What You Get, Free
• Housing intake assessment
• Help with rental applications
• Eviction prevention support
• Landlord mediation assistance
• Tenant education workshops
• Crisis intervention and referrals
• Housing rights guidance
Who This Is For
Housing support is available for:
• Families struggling to find affordable housing
• Tenants at risk of eviction
• Anyone navigating Winnipeg’s rental market
• Newcomers learning about their housing rights
FOOD SECURITY & NUTRITION
Food Security & Nutrition is a core part of the Building Resilience program. Every month, ACOMI will distribute food hampers filled with culturally familiar food to families across Winnipeg.
The program places respect and dignity at the centre of food support. Respectful. Dignified. No judgment.
Food Security Services
The program provides:
• Monthly food hamper distribution
• Culturally relevant groceries
• Emergency food deliveries
• Nutrition and household food budgeting workshops
• Community outreach to raise awareness of food services
• Emergency food voucher system for families in crisis
Culturally Relevant Food Support
Food support should reflect the needs of the people receiving it. The program includes culturally familiar groceries as part of its monthly food hamper distribution to families across Winnipeg. The program also includes nutrition and household food budgeting workshops to support families with food planning and household budgeting.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & SPORTS
The Youth Empowerment & Sports component gives Black youth access to sporting, recreational, educational, and developmental programs. These activities focus on confidence, leadership, personal development, mentorship, and participation in sports.
The program provides free registration for sports programs, mentorship, and sports coaching. Cost will never be the reason a youth misses out.
Youth Programs and Activities
The program includes:
• Organized sports programs during summer, fall, and winter seasons
• Multi-sport skills clinics and leadership workshops
• Mentorship sessions with volunteer coaches and athletes
• FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Events
• Team-building activities for youth development
• Programs for youth ages 6 to 25
The program combines sports participation with mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for young people to build confidence and personal skills.
READY TO JOIN US?
There are three ways to get involved with Building Resilience.
ACCESS SUPPORT
Register for:
• Housing help
• Food hampers
• Youth sports
All services are free and confidential.
VOLUNTEER
Give a few hours each month and support the program through activities such as:
• Supporting food distribution
• Coaching and mentoring youth
• Assisting with housing workshops
SPREAD THE WORD
Know a family or a member of your community who could benefit from Building Resilience?
Share information about the program with them or tag ACOMI on social media to help more people learn about the available support.
For general enquiries or more information
ACOMI Cultural Centre
301 Nassau Street N.
Winnipeg
Phone: 204-808-6649
Email: info@acomi.ca
Website: www.acomi.ca