The Winnipeg Foundation during the 2000s
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.
Defending the underdog
The beginning of the new millennium was duly celebrated at The Forks in Winnipeg. By midnight it was exceedingly cold with a north wind blowing direct...
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Viewing its work from a new vantage point
The Foundation began the new millennium from a new vantage point - the 13th floor of the Richardson Building. In June 2000, The Foundation moved into ...
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A coat of arms
Did you know? The art of heraldry is ancient. Initially, in the 12th century, it had a practical application as a form of individual identification. I...
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Welcome to Winnipeg
Contemporary Canada is a country known for its generous immigration policies, supporting family reunification through sponsorships, recruiting newcome...
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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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Working together for greater impact
In recent decades, donors have become increasingly interested in working together with The Foundation to select which charities receive support. Donor...
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Celebrating gifts made through a Will or estate
Since The Foundation was established in 1921, hundreds of people from all walks of life have created legacies through The Winnipeg Foundation. Many of...
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Great grants from the 2000s
Highlights from The Foundation's granting during the 2000s. Thanks to the generosity of our donors The Foundation has been able support our community ...
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