The Winnipeg Foundation during the 1960s
Learn about our centennialWhat is The Winnipeg Foundation? We’re a charitable community foundation, built by community for community. In 2021, we celebrated our 100th anniversary!
The following stories are from our keepsake edition of The Foundation’s magazine, Celebrating 100 years of working together to support our community. See the full issue on our Publications page.
Exciting growth, troubling divisions
The 1960s were a time of growth and change for Winnipeg: The Richardsons were talking about building a 30-storey building at Portage and Main; United ...
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Expanding scope supports a growing city
The Foundation’s focus shifted somewhat in the 1960s towards the fields of arts, culture and recreation and to “character-building” services. Th...
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Learning, growing and healing through art
Our humble city has enjoyed access to famous impressionist paintings at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, listened to world-class maestros at the Winnipeg Sym...
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Working together for better outcomes
In November 1922, the Federated Budget Board spawned the Community Chest of Winnipeg. Precursor to today’s United Way, it was a means to fundraise m...
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Promoting sustainable futures for charities
For charitable organizations, securing financial support can be an ongoing challenge. Agency Funds at The Foundation provide some financial stability,...
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Great grants from the 1960s
Highlights from The Foundation's granting during the 1960s. Thanks to the generosity of our donors The Foundation has been able support our community ...
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