THE HOLISTIC ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES DEVELOPMENT-FACILITATION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

Published purpose

The organization will provide the Holistic Ongoing Opportunities Development Facilitation and Management Services“HOODFAMS Roots of Strength” project to strengthen access to justice and culturally responsive support for Black youth and families aged 12 to 29 in Winnipeg who have experienced gang violence, assault, or other forms of interpersonal crime. Grounded in trauma-informed, community based and culturally anchored approaches, the project will respond to the complex realities faced by victims who are often marginalized within the justice system. The project will provide one-on one coordinated, culturally competent, and youth centred supports such as case coordination, trauma-informed counselling, legal and mental health referrals, crisis response supports, and community-based healing interventions.