Siloam Mission CEO to Step Down After Three Months

Siloam Mission announced Monday that CEO Sonia Prevost-Derbecker will step down after three months in the position. The Winnipeg homeless shelter said the departure coincides with the next phase of an organizational support plan and leadership transition.

Board chair Tracey Silagy stated that Prevost-Derbecker was hired to lead during a difficult period and helped advance operational and funding work. Those efforts, Silagy said, will continue to sustain the organization through the transition.

Prevost-Derbecker's exit marks the fourth CEO change at Siloam Mission since 2021. The organization will bring in a temporary local executive support team next week to work with leadership for six months. The team will focus on financial oversight, operations, governance, and charitable revenue development.

Prevost-Derbecker, the shelter made layoffs scheduled to take effect June 1 and reduced operating hours at its drop-in dining space and clothing store. 4-million deficit. Siloam Mission said it has secured operating support that will keep drop-in services fully operational for an additional month.

Reduced hours are now set to begin July 1 unless further sustainable funding is obtained. Board chair Tracey Silagy noted that many Canadian charities face rising costs, declining donations, and higher service demands. The board has implemented a temporary organizational support plan that includes enhanced financial oversight, structural reviews, and governance measures while protecting core shelter and housing services.