Sunshine House
Community Drop-In & Resource Centre · Winnipeg · Treaty 1
Harm reduction and social inclusion in Winnipeg — welcoming people exactly as they are since 1983.
Supported and celebrated by Club 200 — Winnipeg's proudly gay, Indigenous-owned community since 1988.
A Name With Meaning
Sunshine House traces its roots to 1983, when a group of Winnipeggers came together to care for Brian Taylor — the thirteenth person to die of AIDS in Manitoba. Through the crisis years of the '80s and '90s, volunteers and advocates trailblazed harm reduction practices across the city.
In 1999, the organization found a home drop-in space and chose to name it Sunshine House — in honour of Dione Sunshine, an Indigenous trans woman who was dying of AIDS at St. Boniface Hospital at the time. Her name lives on in every meal served, every referral made, every person welcomed exactly as they are.
In 2006, Sunshine House found its permanent home at 646 Logan Ave. Today it operates one of Winnipeg's most vital networks of harm reduction and social services — including Manitoba's first supervised drug consumption site, and a transitional residence specifically for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
What Sunshine House Provides
At their drop-in, participants can always come as they are. No requirement to be sober. No judgment.
Hot Meals
Harm Reduction Supplies
Free Clothing
Laundry & Bathing
Foot Care
Referrals & Supports
2SLGBTQIA+ Programs
Cultural Programming
Their Programs
Sunshine House runs a full network of programs for harm reduction, housing, cultural connection, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community care.
Drop-In
Sunday – Thursday · 11am – 4pm
📍 646 Logan Ave.
The heart of everything at Sunshine House. Everyone is welcome — no requirement to be sober. Access hot meals, harm reduction supplies, laundry and bathing facilities, free clothing, foot care, and referrals.
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Like That
2SLGBTQIA+ FocusedMonday – Wednesday · 6pm – 9pm
A space where people exploring gender and/or sexual identity can gather for fun, skills building, and recreation. A safe, affirming drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.
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Kelly's Corner
2SLGBTQIA+ FocusedOpened in March 2025, Kelly's Corner is a transitional residence for 2SLGBTQIA+ people who are exiting encampment or unsheltered living. A safe landing place for those most in need.
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Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS)
Wednesday – Sunday · 12pm – 5pm
📍 Parking lot at 631 Main Street
Manitoba's first sanctioned supervised drug consumption site. A warm, safe space to access harm reduction information, referrals, and drug use supervision by trained staff.
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Zaagi-Too-Wad
The only team in Winnipeg that focuses solely on 2SLGBTQIA+ housing insecurity. The Zaagi-Too-Wad team supports queer and trans people navigating homelessness and housing instability.
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Bimosedaa
Supports 2SLGBTQIA+ community members navigating addictions recovery, withdrawal management services, and detox and stabilization — with care that affirms identity.
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Cultural Initiatives
Works across all Sunshine House programs to bring Indigenous teachings and knowledge to participants. Rooting care in culture, tradition, and community belonging.
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Gizhiwenimin
A program embedded in the Sunshine House community, connecting participants to additional supports, Indigenous wellness practices, and cultural programming.
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Street Feet
Foot care and outreach programming that meets people where they are — bringing essential care and supplies to those who need it most in Winnipeg.
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How You Can Help
Sunshine House runs on community support. Every donation — money, goods, or time — makes a difference for Winnipeg's most vulnerable folks.
Donate Online
Support Sunshine House with a secure online financial donation — one-time or recurring.
Donate Now →Drop Off Donations
Book a time to drop off clothing, food, or supplies in person at 646 Logan Ave.
Book Drop-Off →Shop Their Store
Pick up Sunshine House merch and directly support the organization through every purchase.
Visit Shop →Find Sunshine House
Sunshine House is an independent charitable organization. This page is presented by Club 200 in support of Winnipeg's 2SLGBTQIA+ community.