CN Announces $500,000 to Support Homelessness Prevention in Winnipeg

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[{"type":"text","content":"CN Announces $500,000 to Support Homelessness Prevention in Winnipeg\nMONTREAL, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced that it will donate $500,000 to support two organizations in Winnipeg near the Company’s Campus. The funding will advance programs that help individuals, families as well as Indigenous youth in the Winnipeg area who are currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness. At CN, safety is a core value, and that commitment extends beyond the railway to the communities where CN railroaders live and work. These donations are part of CN’s broader commitment, through its Railroaders for Change initiative, to support the safety and well-being of its neighbours, particularly those at risk of homelessness. “Addressing the growing challenge of homelessness requires collaboration, compassion, and long-term commitment. We are proud to support organizations that are making a meaningful difference for individuals, families and Indigenous youth at risk of homelessness in Winnipeg. At CN, our commitment to safety extends beyond our tracks and into the communities we serve, by helping create safer, more supportive pathways to housing and stability.” Mark Grubbs, Vice-President – Safety and Environment, CN Supporting Homelessness Prevention in the CommunityThe donation will support two local organizations; Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) to expand programs and services that deliver both immediate relief and long-term stability for individuals at risk of homelessness. Each organization will receive a grant of $250,000 to help their clients remain safely housed, access critical resources, support, and cultural connections. It will also help clients avoid relying on overcrowded emergency shelters. Together, these initiatives are expected to reach hundreds of individuals in low-income communities who are at risk of losing access to safe and stable housing. “Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre extends its sincere gratitude to CN for their generous $250,000 investment in the Yellow Shawl Program. This contribution significantly enhances our capacity to support Indigenous youth transitioning out of care by ensuring access to safe housing, life skills development, and culturally grounded supports that foster reconnec...

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