MSP clothes closet offers choice, dignity

Winnipeg's Main Street Project has launched a new clothing store, Ash's Closet, aimed at providing choice and dignity to people experiencing homelessness. The initiative, named after a volunteer who helped raise the project's profile, allows clients to choose their own clothing, echoing a similar change made to the organization's food bank.

The store, located in the renovated basement of the MSP shelter, is currently serving the MSP community in a trial period. The project was funded by a fundraiser led by Tokaruk's aunt, Katherine Silver, who raised over $50,000 online.

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