The Crisis Prevention Task Force (CPTF) has purchased the Dauphin First United Church building.
Fern Beasse, chair of the church board, says this is a very positive move.
“The congregation of Dauphin First United Church is getting smaller and older as we go forward and the building was getting less use every year. This way here, the task force is going to utilize a majority of the building and they’re going to provide a very needed service in the community for the people that need help.”
The new ownership will allow the church to focus on providing a service in the sanctuary instead of looking after the building too.
Beasse says the move won’t have an impact on the church services.
“The church sanctuary, which is where we held our services, is accessible to the church community, as well as the whole building if we have events that take place. We just have to coordinate our events now with the task force rather than out of our office.”
Part of the purchase agreement gives the First United Church use of the sanctuary for a minimum of ten years.
The CPTF is a non-profit organization comprised of multiple agencies and community organizations focused on health and wellness. The CPTF strives to provide after-hours services and connections for clients in need.
Under One Roof is one of the CPTF’s most notable subcommittees and has been operating every Monday since November 2019 with the help and support of the First United Church.
In addition to Under One Roof, the Hero Club and Manitoba Harm Reduction Network also operate daily programming in the building.
The acquisition of the building is making office space available to lease for organizations and agencies that offer similar programs.
More programs and workshops will be available when the impact of COVID-19 lessens.
