Social Impact Bonds: An Update
In an earlier paper (Loxley, 2013) it was argued that Social Impact Bonds are a recent innovation in the financing of social services and are becoming more popular with governments,…
They Have Stood By Me: Supporting Refugee Families in Winnipeg
…and challenges of settled refugee families in Winnipeg, to examine how this program fits into the larger context of refugee supports available, and to obtain data from which to make…
Social Impact Bonds and the Financing of Child Welfare
…initially by private sector businesses or foundations, which are reimbursed by governments after 3 to 7 years only if certain agreed upon performance measures are met. This study examines the…
Income Security to End Poverty in Manitoba
Canada’s and Manitoba’s income assistance programs provide support to individuals and families when they have no other way to support themselves. There are 71,500 Manitobans receiving provincial EIA and 43,455…
Social Housing with Supports: The case of WestEnd Commons
…housing complex in Winnipeg’s low-income West End neighbourhood. In addition to reduced rents, WestEnd Commons has a vision to create community and increase social inclusion in this inner city neighbourhood….