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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Urban Art for Older Adults
Graffiti crosses generational and cultural lines From its hyper-local roots in New York in the 1970s, urban art has grown on a global scale. Although ...
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Change is Afoot
The Winnipeg Foundation is working toward goals outlined in its 2023-2026 Strategic Plan In February, The Foundation released an ambitious new strateg...
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National body represents community foundation movement
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) is the national leadership organization for Canada’s 191 local community foundations. Based in Ottawa, it help...
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“Education is the ticket out of poverty”
In 2003, The Winnipeg Foundation undertook a multi-faceted, five-year initiative to make a lasting impact in one of Winnipeg’s most challenged neigh...
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It takes a village to build a lifelong love of reading
Learning is a lifelong journey. It is remarkable when grandparents, parents and children can learn together. Honing literacy skills benefits entire fa...
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The future of philanthropy
Youth engagement programming empowers students to be the future of philanthropy in our city. Through programs like Youth in Philanthropy (YiP), studen...
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Access to healthy food a ‘recipe for a success’
Kids can’t perform at their best when they’re hungry. In response to child-serving agencies’ input, The Winnipeg Foundation’s Nourishing Poten...
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Recognizing we are all a part of something greater
A lot happens in a century. People are born, live and pass away. Time sees societal changes which influence the way we view the world and each other, ...
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Aiming to make history inclusive
The Winnipeg Foundation’s Centennial Institute is a legacy initiative that endeavours to enrich the study of Canadian and Indigenous history. The im...
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Reflections after nearly a quarter century of humble leadership, and on the eve of retirement
A century of community service is certainly a milestone worth celebrating! The incredible generosity of our donors combined with the tireless commitme...
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