In our continuing effort to fulfill our vision of “a Winnipeg where community life flourishes,” The Winnipeg Foundation undertakes a variety of special programs and projects, including:
Youth in Philanthropy (YiP)The YiP program gives local high school students first-hand experience with charitable giving and community development.
EnviroGrants ProgramThe EnviroGrants program provides local charitable organizations with up to $5,000 to take concrete steps toward more sustainable operations.
Legacy CircleThe Legacy Circle is an opportunity for the Foundation to acknowledge and celebrate the thoughtful people who have made deferred gifts to the Foundation.
Literacy for Life FundThe Literacy for Life Fund supports family literacy programming across the province. Literacy for Life is a partnership with Literacy Partners of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Public Library.
Downtown Green Spaces StrategyThe Foundation’s Downtown Green Spaces Strategy is a five-year investment in public amenities project in Winnipeg’s downtown.
Will WeekWill Week encourages Winnipeggers to have valid and up-to-date will and consider using it to make a charitable gift. Will Week is a partnership with the Manitoba Bar Association and the Office of the Public Trustee.
The Centennial Neighbourhood ProjectThe Foundation’s innovative Centennial Neighbourhood Project was a multi-faceted five-year initiative to help revitalize one of Winnipeg’s most challenged inner-city neighbourhoods.
