Health, Wellness & Recreation
Five years of healthy food
The Winnipeg Foundation’s Nourishing Potential initiative was established in 2011 to help provide healthy food and nutrition education to Winnipeg youth, with a five-year goal of building a $5 million endowment, generating approximately $250,000 ea...
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$57.5M
in community support in 20191,000+
organizations supported in 20198,852
gifts received in 2019Why I Give
“Because the vibrancy of a city is reflected in its arts and cultural activities, bringing joy and meaning to people’s lives.”
David worked with Foundation staff and determined he would include a legacy gift in his estate plans to pay tribute to his late wife Dale's passion and support the community.
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
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Wonderful! When you give to Arts, Culture & Heritage you’re helping to…
• MAKE art and culture accessible
• CREATE social change through art
• CELEBRATE our diverse cultural heritage
Support Arts, Culture & Heritage
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Curios for a cause
Scholarships improve access to expressive arts education. What do Red Rose Tea figurines – the iconic mini collectables in the shape of animals and ...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Making change through art
Mentorship program helps kids see their interests in murals. Community art creates community change, and young people in Winnipeg are helping influenc...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
A narrative twist on Shakespeare
BeCause Radio spoke with Winnipeg-based performer, Justin Stadnyk, who you can see right now in Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s production of As You...
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Children, Youth & Families
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Wonderful! When you give to Children, Youth & Families you’re helping to…
• HELP individuals develop their potential
• EMPOWER families
• CULTIVATE belonging and safety in neighborhoods
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BeCause & Effect #29: Fred Penner
Today’s episode features one of the greatest entertainers of our generation, actor, author, singer/songwriter and keynote speaker, Fred Penner. Mr. ...
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Children, Youth & Families
Strengthening the relationship-building process between Newcomers and Indigenous Peoples
In partnership with Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, Aliraza Alidina, Darrien Morton and Jenna Wirch created a report to foster safe spaces for dial...
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Children, Youth & Families
BeCause & Effect #26: Ron MacLean
Every episode of BeCause & Effect ends with Just BeCause, where we ask our guest the same set of seven questions. This is a highlight ep...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
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Wonderful! When you give to Environment & Animal Welfare you’re helping to…
• PROMOTE sustainable lifestyles
• TACKLE climate change
• PROTECT animals
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Winnipeg Impact Makers: Rising Phoenix Body Art
Our most recent Winnipeg Impact Maker, Rising Phoenix Body Art, supports animals affected by the fires in Australia.
Environment & Animal Welfare
Climate change and your health
Vital Conversation details the personal risks and realities of the climate crisis. The Winnipeg Foundation, in partnership with Green Action Centre, p...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
BeCause & Effect #22: Jim Gauthier
Jim Gauthier went from humble beginnings to one of the most giving and philanthropic people in Winnipeg. The Association of Fundraising Professionals ...
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Health, Wellness & Recreation
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Wonderful! When you give to Health, Wellness & Recreation you’re helping to…
• ENHANCE food security
• REMOVE barriers to recreation and sports
• REDUCE isolation for seniors and the vulnerable
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BeCause & Effect #31: Connie Newman
Connie Newman, Executive Director of the Manitoba Association of Seniors Centres, talks about generational issues, mental and physical health in senio...
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Health, Wellness & Recreation
Five years of healthy food
The Winnipeg Foundation’s Nourishing Potential initiative was established in 2011 to help provide healthy food and nutrition education to Winnipeg y...
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Health, Wellness & Recreation
BeCause & Effect #30: Janine Stephens
Janine Stephens is a Winnipeg-based Olympian-turned coach, who was recently awarded the Rowing Canada’s President’s Award for her dedication to th...
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Literacy, Education & Employment
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Wonderful! When you give to Literacy, Education & Employment you’re helping to…
• CLOSE education gaps
• INCREASE school readiness, high school completion, and post-secondary enrolment
• SUPPORT transition to the workforce
Support Literacy, Education & Employment
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Literacy, Education & Employment
Winnipeg Impact Makers: Realize Radicalization
Our most recent Winnipeg Impact Makers are Realize Radicalization, a group of five University of Winnipeg students who are working to build awareness ...
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Literacy, Education & Employment
Supporting deserving students
Barbados Association celebrates by giving back. For citizens of Bajan and Caribbean descent, celebrating shared culture and values is important. Throu...
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Literacy, Education & Employment
Helping single parents pursue a post-secondary education
Foundation Feature (Literacy, Education and Employment): Rise Above helps single parents needing financial help pursuing a post-secondary ed...
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Community
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Wonderful! When you give to Community you’re helping to…
• SUPPORT all the Causes
• DO IT ALL!
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Helping charities make their presentations pitch perfect
The Winnipeg Foundation’s Fast Pitch 2020 Showcase takes place on Wednesday, February 26, featuring 12 charitable organizations each delivering ...
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Community
Providing a warm place for those in need
Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, Executive Director of 1JustCity, shares how 1JustCity is helping provide shelter to those in need and how The Winnipeg Found...
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BeCause & Effect #31: Connie Newman
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Community
Strengthening the Manitoba community foundation movement
Endow Manitoba working with community foundations to enhance impact. Community foundations throughout the province help their local communities flouri...
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