Programs

Our Vision

At Carmichael Outreach, our vision is to see the end of poverty and homelessness in our community. We envision a strong, inclusive community founded on the values of respect and dignity for all.

We are proud to offer programs that work towards our vision and help serve and foster community spirit in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Our Impact

Housing Support Program

Our Housing Support Program provides support to members of our community struggling to find and maintain housing. We compile and distribute a weekly list of affordable rentals to over 100 community partners and provide assistance in navigating the Residential Tenancies Act (click here for our housing list). We operate using the Housing First model, with a focus on creating a supportive environment for our communities most complex members. We focus on relationship building, mediation between tenants and landlords, tenancy skill-building, and ensuring that when people find their rental, they also find their home.

Food Security and Nutrition Program

Partnering with businesses and organizations around Regina, Carmichael Outreach rescues prepared food and gives it to individuals and families in need. In 2021, Carmichael Outreach served over 55,000 meals.

Free Clothing and Household Boutique

We accept donations of seasonal clothing, toys, games, books, housewares, and small household goods. Our team of volunteers sort through these goods and place them in the boutique where anyone in need can access what they need, free of charge.

Children’s Needs Program

Coupled with Access Communications Children’s Fund and the CTV Bundle of Joy campaign, we provide diapers, wipes, and milk to families within the city. We distribute thousands of diapers a year to parents, and provide milk to 126 families.

Harm Reduction and Health Focus

Population and Public Health

Partnering with the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region, Carmichael Outreach hosts two public health nurses for a clinic. On-site testing, and primary care is available. Members of the Street Project also attend and provide community clinics on various personal health and wellness topics throughout the year.

Our new facility has an office on site specifically for our public health nurses.

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Attendees For Public Health Issue Seminars

Programming and Activities

The Arts

Carmichael is a believer in supporting the arts. In the past, we have offered art classes on site, taught by one one of our staff members.

Community Clean-Up

Once the sun starts to shine, we get to work with our spring and summer community clean-ups! We gather volunteers who are willing to dedicate their time tidying up the Heritage neighbourhood here in Regina. Followed up with a tasty barbeque, community clean-ups serve as a great way to spend a morning!

Life Skills Class

Life Skills Class works with some of the most complex members of our community to rebuild self-esteem and self-worth, and to develop self-sustaining life skills. Over the course of this program, the students set personal goals and worked towards them by learning a variety of skills including, but not limited to, goal setting, problem solving, trust and friendship, budgeting, healthy food preparation, and employment skills. We look forward to offering this program again in the future!