Environment & Animal Welfare
Climate coverage in Manitoba gets massive boost
Media partnership funded by The Winnipeg Foundation will focus on environmental issues. A new partnership between The Free Press and The Narwhal has created a local climate reporter position that will focus on stories about ongoing and evolving envir...
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in community support in 2021~1,100
organizations supported in 20219,613
gifts received in 2021Why I Give
“Because we care about our community's health and wellness, we want everyone to be healthy, happy and have fun.”
Shelley and Larry McIntosh along with countless generous Winnipeggers help our community flourish for all.
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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
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Supporting arts and culture through uncertainty
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra 10x10x10
Originally conceived as a public gift in celebration of The Winnipeg Foundation’s centennial last year, this project is a series of 10 concerts, at ...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
BeCause & Effect #90: Cam Bennett
Cam Bennett is a Manitoba staple in the film and television production community and program manager for Cinematoba. Cinematoba is a new storytelling ...
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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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Close to home
Having experienced homelessness firsthand, the Pederson Family chose to advocate and support the cause When you choose a Cause to support, it’s ofte...
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Children, Youth & Families
Youth hubs provide catered care
Model expanding to five new sites following successful implementation at NorWest Four years ago, Danni Mesojednik, 24, was lost in adulthood and strug...
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Children, Youth & Families
Standing up for seniors
Examining the pandemic’s impact on those 55+. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted many of the systemic issues faced by seniors and older adults in Man...
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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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Climate coverage in Manitoba gets massive boost
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Environment & Animal Welfare
Free Press partners with Narwhal on climate reporting
The Winnipeg Free Press is part of a new partnership to deliver ground-breaking journalism on climate change and a growing array of environmental...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
BeCause & Effect #82: Emma Gilchrist
Today’s guest is Emma Gilchrist, Editor in Chief and Co-Founder of The Narwhal. The Narwhal is a team of investigative journalists that focus on Can...
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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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Health, Wellness & Recreation
Camperships empower youth through recreation
S’more fun when everyone takes part. The Winnipeg Foundation’s Camp and Summer Program Grants empower youth through recreation by supporting acces...
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Health, Wellness & Recreation
BeCause & Effect #84: Susan Sader
Susan Sader is the Executive Director of Good Neighbours Active Living Centre. Good Neighbours has been supporting seniors with their physical, mental...
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Health, Wellness & Recreation
BeCause & Effect #80: Tom Bryk
Tom Bryk has a humble wisdom that helps him navigate his role as Board Chair of The Winnipeg Foundation. I was honored that he was able to sit down wi...
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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
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Literacy, Education & Employment
$75,000 in scholarships awarded to Indigenous youth in honour of Helen Betty Osborne
Thirty, $2,500 awards were recently disbursed from the Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Fund to Indigenous students. The scholarships honour the memory of...
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Literacy, Education & Employment
BeCause & Effect #83: Titi Tijiani and Tolu Ilelaboye
ACOMI’s Board President Titi Tijani, and Director of Operations Tolu Ilelaboye join us to talk about African Communities of Manitoba Incorporate...
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Awakening to history
PhD scholarship recipient examines colonization of the prairies The average Canadian’s understanding of our country’s history differs wildly from ...
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Community
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• SUPPORT all the Causes
• DO IT ALL!
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A culture of generosity
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Adapt grants help charitable sector build stability
Phase three of The Winnipeg Foundation’s COVID response. Winnipeg’s charitable community faces an uncertain future. On top of the lingering impact...
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Community
Promising projects
Neighbors Mission for Kids/Youth Enrichment Program promotes newcomer children and youth's physical, mental, social, and emotional health. They offer ...
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A culture of generosity
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Tribute to Ana Tisaj
Ana Tisaj was a beloved member of The Winnipeg Foundation staff. You may have met her at one of our community events – she was a welcoming presence ...
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Children, Youth & Families
Close to home
Having experienced homelessness firsthand, the Pederson Family chose to advocate and support the cause When you choose a Cause to support, it’s ofte...
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