BeCause Radio, hosted by Robert Zirk and Sonny Primolo, is The Winnipeg Foundation’s radio show focusing on the Causes Winnipeggers care about, featuring stories about local charitable organizations and impact-makers as well as Foundation activities.
Tune in to BeCause Radio every Thursday at noon or to the rebroadcast every Saturday at 8:00 a.m. on CJNU 93.7 FM.
Literacy, Education & Employment
Inspiring and building confidence in youth
For 10 years, CanU has been inspiring and building confidence in youth Grades 5-12 through its mentorship and educational programs. During the month o...
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Community
Building capacity and celebrating volunteerism
Volunteer Manitoba has a long history of supporting, celebrating and building capacity for volunteerism in our province. Its newest program, Support2S...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Engaging audiences through live theatre
Since 1958, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre has been engaging Manitobans through live theatre. BeCause Radio spoke with Camilla Holland, Execu...
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Community
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in Manitoba
May is Asian Heritage Month, and the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba is celebrating through a lineup of virtual events recognizing and ce...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Creating outstanding performances in Winnipeg and beyond
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is one of The Winnipeg Foundation’s first arts grant recipients, in 1961. Since then, RWB has continued to c...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Using art to help make clinical care experiences better for patients and visitors
Artists in Healthcare Manitoba has been bringing music and art to patients and visitors in hospitals and health centres for the past two decades. Be...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Inspiring action for human rights through art
Artivism and Witness Blanket: Preserving a Legacy are two new exhibits at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights highlighting a...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Sharing stories and celebrating philanthropy in action through art
Photos: Left: Skating behind the Legislative Buildings, 1921. Collection of the Archives of Manitoba. Right: Rosalie Favell. Holding Her Ground, 2021....
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Children, Youth & Families
Fostering social engagement and connection among older Manitobans
Since 1957, A&O Support Services for Older Adults has been been providing innovative programs and services that empower and support older Manito...
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Health, Wellness & Recreation
Providing more than food to those in need in our community
Harvest Manitoba has been serving the community for more than 35 years, and while it might be best known for its network of food banks across the pro...
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