FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Winnipeg, July 8, 2025– PCHS Manitoba (Punjabi Community Health Services) is proud to announce that it has received $400,000 in funding over four years from The Winnipeg Foundation to expand its free, culturally responsive mental health and system navigation services for diverse communities—including the South Asian population in Manitoba.
This transformative funding builds on the ongoing, valued partnership between PCHS Manitoba and The Winnipeg Foundation. In 2023, a $50,000 community grant from the Foundation enabled PCHS to launch in-home and virtual therapy, as well as outreach and system navigation support, making mental health care more accessible to newcomers, elders, and others facing barriers in traditional systems.
With this new multi-year investment, PCHS will further develop its grassroots mental health programming, including one-on-one counselling, culturally safe outreach, and navigation assistance to help clients access healthcare, housing, and social supports. The funding will also support expanded service delivery in community-based locations, allowing PCHS to meet people where they are and build trust in culturally familiar spaces.
“This support from The Winnipeg Foundation is a powerful affirmation of the need for culturally grounded services,” said Randeep Sidhu-Saini, Board Chair of PCHS Manitoba. “It enables us to address barriers beyond cultural responsiveness, including the need for gender-specific care and a more consistent, community-based presence.”
PCHS Manitoba continues to serve people of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions. Services are completely free, and no health card is required.
For more information about our programs, or to access services, please visit www.pchsmb.org or contact info@pchsmb.org
About PCHS Manitoba
PCHS Manitoba is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of South Asian individuals and families in Manitoba. Through its diverse programs and services, PCHS Manitoba provides culturally relevant support in the areas of mental health, healthcare, community engagement, and justice. By advocating for the unique needs of the South Asian community, PCHS Manitoba works to address systemic challenges and improve access to vital resources.
