What is 'A Port in the Storm'?
A Port in the Storm is a safe haven for rural and northern adults living in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Our goal is to reduce the financial burden of serious illness on those who must travel to and remain in Winnipeg to receive medical care. It is 'a place to call home'.
Our Video is here!
Earlier this month, we launched our first promotional video. A big thank-you to Addison Sandy who generously donated his time and expertise to create the video and to all our families and volunteers for sharing their stories. Thank you.
Recent Updates
Accommodation Sheet (PDF Download)
Click here for more accommodation information
Referral Form (PDF Download)
Winter 2019 Newsletter (PDF Download)
Food with Friends Program (PDF Download)
Annual Report 2017-2018 (PDF Download)
Adopt-a-Suite Program (PDF Download)
Spring 2019 Donor Update (PDF Download)
Office Hours
Mon-Fri – 8:30am-4:30pm
Sat-Sun – Closed
Inquires after hours, call: 204.799.9433
Holiday Hours
Tuesday, December 24 – 8:30am-12:00pm
Wednesday, December 25 – CLOSED
Thursday December 26 – CLOSED
Tuesday, December 31 – 8:30am-12:00pm
Wednesday, January 1 – CLOSED
We are located in the West Exchange District (near China Town), about 10 minutes from St. Boniface Hospital and 5 minutes from Health Sciences Centre. Close to shopping and services.
Today!
A Port In The Storm CTV feature!
A safe haven for sick Manitobans – Michelle Gerwing reports on A Port In The Storm, which offers a place to stay at an affordable price, for Manitobans dealing with a serious illness in the family.
Make 'A Port in the Storm' your charity of choice for this giving year.
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Ongoing Wishlist
We rely on your generous gifts of food and household items to make our suites as homelike and comfortable as possible.
Your generous donation of any of these items will help during the holidays and beyond. Thank you!
Household Items
- Futons
- Recliners
- Reading lamps
- Bedside lamps
- Televisions
- Bar stools
- Coffee tables
- Dinette sets
- Bed linen (queen/twin)
- Pillows
- Towel sets
Kitchen Electric Items
- Coffeemakers & kettles
- Can openers
- Blenders
- Food processor
- Kitchen Aid mixer
Kitchen Utensils
- Dinner sets (matching plates, cups, bowls)
- Glasses (water and juice)
- Kitchen knives, cutlery
- Pyrex baking dishes
- Roasting pans
- Baking pans (loaf, muffin, cookie, cake, bundt)
- Glass mixing bowls
- Plastic cutting boards
- Glass Storage Containers
- Serving utensils (spoons, forks, ladles, spatulas, etc.)
- Measure cup and spoon sets
- Hot pads/trivets
- Oven mitts
Homemade Soup Ingredients
- Chicken and vegetable broth
- Canned beans
- Stewed tomatoes
- Canned vegetables
- Macaroni
- Rice
Comforts of Home
- Slippers
- Robes
- Throw Pillows
- Throw Blankets
- Travel toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, etc.)
Fresh Baking Ingredients
- Flour (white and whole wheat)
- Sugar (white and brown)
- Chocolate chips
- Oats
- Raisins
- Coconut
- Assorted nuts
- Butter, Margarine
- Cocoa
See our on-going Household Item Wishlist
Meet Lawrence Traa
Due to the nature of his illness, he was unable to drive. Though he lived close to Winnipeg, getting here was nearly impossible. "I had to walk four miles to catch a bus to one hospital for treatment then to another hospital and then back to the bus. My family didn't have a car and I needed somewhere to stay". For Lawrence, that place to call home came in many forms at A Port in the Storm.
Visit 'Stories' to continue reading
Lawrence Traa's and other's like his
Donors
The Harding Community Club raised over $7,200 from various fundraisers throughout the summer and fall. They have chosen to designate their funds to the Adopt-a-Suite program and help keep families together. Thank-you!
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