The following stories are from our keepsake edition of The Foundation’s magazine, Celebration 100 years of working together to support our community. See the full issue on our Publications page.
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Challenges and celebrations as Winnipeg grows
The decade began with one of the greatest catastrophes Winnipeg had ever suffered - the 1950 flood. The city knew more than the usual amount of water ...
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Responding to urgent needs
The only thing that is constant is change. The Winnipeg Foundation experienced the essence of this concept in the 1950s - many of the changes proving ...
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Supporting the expanding scope of healthy living
The Foundation’s support for Health and Wellness initiatives has spanned its entire granting history. Starting with a grant to the Children’s Hosp...
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Committing to learning and growing on our shared journey of truth and reconciliation
The Foundation has a history of working to empower community, and has long supported Indigenous-serving and Indigenous-led organizations. While Canada...
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A lifetime of firsts: Muriel Sprague Richardson
Muriel Sprague was born in Ameliasburgh, Ont. in 1890, daughter of Mary Tomblin and Marcus “Mark” Sprague. In 1919 she married James Armstrong Ric...
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Celebrating women’s role in philanthropy
Women’s organizations have played key roles in the advancement of the nonprofit sector. It can be argued that women’s organizations, whether forma...
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Great grants from the 1950s
Highlights from The Foundation's granting during the 1950s. Thanks to the generosity of our donors The Foundation has been able support our community ...
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