Saskatoon Open Door Society – The Welcome Place Project

The Welcome Place is a transformative initiative by the Saskatoon Open Door Society (SODS) to support newcomers, refugees, and vulnerable individuals in Saskatoon. It will include units in a mix of studio, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom designs, accommodating single individuals, couples, and families. The project aims not just to provide housing, but to create a welcoming environment that supports settlement and integration. Alongside housing, residents will access wraparound settlement services: orientation, language support, childcare, employment assistance, cultural bridging programs, and community engagement. By combining safe, stable housing with social supports and connection opportunities, Welcome Place seeks to foster belonging, dignity, and long-term stability for newcomers and others building their lives in Saskatchewan.

Prairie Wild Consulting serves as the lead Project Manager, providing project coordination, strategic planning, community and stakeholder engagement, funding support, and overall development oversight throughout the project. Working alongside aodbt architecture + interior design, PCL construction and other partners as part of a collaborative project team, Prairie Wild helps guide the project from concept development and funding through planning, design, construction, and implementation.