CoHabit

12/03/2025

December 3 is the International Day for People with Disabilities.

A day where we proudly mark how far we've come towards true inclusion...and somberly mark how much more road there is to go.

At CoHabit, we believe that everyone, regardless of ability, deserves safe, affordable homes where they feel a true sense of belonging. Housing is a human right, and we're making sure everyone has the access they need.

On this important day, we ask you to reflect on how can you help make the world a better place for everyone. Great news, we have a few ideas! 

Follow accounts like CoHabit, The Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities (.mb) and Manitoba Possible (. possible), and help spread the word about inclusion and the human rights of people with disabilities. 

Make a donation if you can. Non-profits are all working hard to remove barriers and improve the lives of those living with a disability. Every little bit counts!

Show up! We host events, gatherings and fundraisers that are full of fun, laughter and community. They're always open to the public and we'd love to see you there.

Let's make a better world for everyone, together.

[id: a photo of two smiling people at a CoHabit event is behind a blue background, and the words December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities written in bold at the top. Underneath, a quote by Maya Angelou: “The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” The CoHabit logo is on the bottom right hand of the image.]

11/19/2025

Introducing Emily!

You might have met Emily (they/them) at a CoHabit gathering - and now we're thrilled to welcome them to the team as a student intern 😍

As part of their university studies in a class on Indigenous Culture, Emily wanted to create some social media content that explores the intersection of disability and other equity-seeking groups, including Indigenous people. 

We're so happy that Emily thought to reach out and share their perspectives, learnings and experiences with all of our followers. 

A big warm welcome to our very first social media intern, and keep an eye out for their content!

[id: a black and white photo of Emily is in front of a blue square. Their name, title (Student Intern) and the CoHabit logo are also featured on the slide.]

11/13/2025

There's a better way forward.

CoHabit’s vision is to offer integrated housing within fully accessible apartment buildings. People who need supports should have choice in where they live and the opportunity to fully participate in community.

In addition to offering disability support services to a percentage of people who live within the apartment block, CoHabit will also work with all residents to build a community of safety and belonging.

The most recent Canadian Census shows clearly that Canadians are lonely. This is not unique to people with disabilities or even older adults. In fact, young adults are some of the loneliest in our country. CoHabit believes that focusing on building community will increase the health and wellbeing of everyone.

Want to help?

Please consider sharing some of our content on your social media channels. Invite others to follow CoHabit!

Let us know what you think! Leave a comment on our post or send us a DM to share your perspectives.

Please donate if you can! Your support will help CoHabit build a community where we all belong.

[id: the first slide features a young woman in a lush field, sitting in her wheelchair, arms up in the air in celebration and joy. The next few slides feature all the written content above, plus some line drawings of friends standing arm-in-arm, like the community we hope to build.]

11/10/2025

Segregation doesn't serve anyone.

Most disability services in Manitoba are segregated. People with disabilities live in family homes, group homes and personal care homes. Segregation stigmatizes and devalues people while also minimizing opportunity for connection and inclusion.

CoHabit’s vision is to offer integrated housing within fully accessible apartment buildings. People who need supports should have choice in where they live and the opportunity to fully participate in community.

Want to help?

Please consider sharing some of our content on your social media channels. Invite others to follow CoHabit!

Let us know what you think! Leave a comment on our post or send us a DM to share your perspectives.

Please donate if you can! Your support will help CoHabit build a community where we all belong.

[id: the first image shows a young woman with pink hair, sitting in her wheelchair, using a laptop. The text below says: Segregation doesn't serve anyone. 

The last three slides include all the content written above, plus some imagery such as a hand holding a coffee mug with the CoHabit heart on it, and a line drawing of a warm, welcoming home.]

11/05/2025

Did you know?

Qualifying for disability supports in Manitoba isn’t a given.

To qualify for adult disability services in Manitoba, you need to have acquired your disability in childhood AND meet an intellectual disability threshold. This means that many adults with disabilities don’t qualify and are left with service options that don’t always meet their needs.

Because of the eligibility criteria, many Manitobans with disabilities live for decades in personal care homes. This is usually a last resort due to inadequate services available elsewhere.

Want to help?

Please consider sharing some of our content on your social media channels. Invite others to follow CoHabit!

Let us know what you think! Leave a comment on our post or send us a DM to share your perspectives.

Please donate if you can! Your support will help CoHabit build a community where we all belong.

[id: a title screen with a photo of a young woman in a wheelchair, with an older woman leaning in to offer her something. The next slides include all the text from the caption, on a white background with blue gradient. The CoHabit logo is on every screen.]

11/04/2025

Another fabulous fundraiser 😍 Enjoy a bright and merry home this holiday season while supporting CoHabit!

We've partnered with Lacoste Garden Centre to sell a variety of Christmas plants and gift cards. There's a full list of options on our website, including photos, measurements and prices. You'll also find an order form to speed up your purchase!

https://cohabit.ca/event/

Thank you for your support - and don't forget to share this post with your friends and family to spread a little more good cheer!

10/27/2025

Grab a burger for a good cause! 🍔❤️

Our incredible friends at W***y Dog's are supporting us again this year with proceeds from the sale of their Soko Burger from now until November 27th.

$2 per burger comes right to us, and YOU get a meal that was voted "Best Arena Burger in Winnipeg" - everyone wins!

These burgers are available at Deer Lodge Curling Club, as well as through Skip the Dishes (with free delivery on orders over $20, for a limited time).

Much, much thanks to W***y Dog's for their support of CoHabit!

[image ID: the W***y Dog's logo is at the top of the image, in front of a yellow star burst. Below that, the text reads "Grab a Soko Burger in support of CoHabit." Finally, it says that the burgers are available at Skip the Dishes and the Deer Lodge Curling Club, featuring their logos. The background of the slide is a subtle yellow, just to add a little pop of fun to support our wonderful supporters]

10/23/2025

Are you heading through St. James? Or maybe cruising Skip, looking for tonight's meal? Here's a great way to support CoHabit :) Thank you, W***y Dogs Inc!

10/17/2025

There's only a few tickets left! Grab your spot by emailing kelsy@cohabit.ca.

Let's yuk it up! CoHabit Comedy Night is coming up at Rumour's and we'd love to see you there. Come laugh, meet some nice folks and raise funds for all that's to come!

Looking for tickets? Please email kelsy@cerebralpalsy.mb.ca.

[image: a comedian, Paul Myrehaug, is drinking a beer and smiling at the camera in the centre of the image. Above him, the CoHabit logo, and "Comedy Night" written in large block letters. At the bottom of the image, it shows the event information: Wednesday, October 29th at 7:45pm, tickets are $20 with all proceeds going to CoHabit.]

10/14/2025

10/14/2025

We're grateful for all year round!

We've just received our independent charity status, but we'll always remember and value where our journey began ❤️

David Kron, pictured above with Jennifer Rodrigue, and his team always believed in this vision and while we're a little further apart now, we know this partnership was built to last.

Thank you, Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba, for all you've done for us, and folks all across the province!

10/09/2025

📣 Big news for CoHabit! 📣

Because of the unwavering support and leadership from the Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba(CPMB), and in partnership with CPMB, we are so proud to announce today that are now an independent charitable organization, operating under the name CoHabit Inc.

CoHabit would not exist without the generosity, expertise, and support of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba (CPMB) who was the first and remains its staunchest champion of the CoHabit vision. David, the CPMB Board of Directors, and the whole membership, have been incredible. They welcomed this big idea and supported the project in every way for the past six years. We cannot thank them enough for their generosity, their vision and their advocacy.

We have also had incredible support from donors and business advisors who believe in this project, and who have been incredibly generous with their time and money.

We cannot thank CPMB and this entire community of support enough for your unwavering commitment to this project and to the dignity and rights of people with disabilities.

We're updating our website, our social media feeds and more - and off we go, towards a more inclusive future!