The Winnipeg Foundation wants to assure the charitable sector, our community partners, generous donors and the entire community that we are doing our best to provide appropriate support and leadership throughout this period of heightened risk and uncertainty.
Foundation staff are now working in a cohort system – remotely and in The Foundation’s offices. Although the office is not accepting any outside visitors at this time, staff are available via email – all addresses are available on our Staff page.
Stabilization Grants distributed to help charities
On July 16, The Winnipeg Foundation announced $8.9 million in Stabilization Grants distributed to 279 Winnipeg charities. The grants support the short- and medium-term financial needs of local charities affected by revenue loss and unexpected expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information, see our media release – The Winnipeg Foundation distributes $8.9 million in Stabilization Grants to 279 Winnipeg charities
What charities are telling us
Beginning in mid-April, The Foundation worked together with 18 bellwether organizations for eight weeks to learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting every part of Winnipeg’s charitable sector.
For more information and the key themes, visit the What are charities telling us page.
COVID-19 Grants Response
The Winnipeg Foundation is committed to supporting our community during this uncertain time. Our grant response to COVID-19 is evolving as implications of the pandemic unfold.
For all the details of our COVID-19 Grant Response, visit our Granting page.
Approved COVID-19 Grants
Winnipeg Foundation – Stabilization Grants
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Announced on July 16, 2020, these grants support the short- and medium-term financial needs of local charities affected by revenue loss and unexpected expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arts, Culture and Heritage
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ace Art Inc. | $15,000 |
| Art City Inc. | $30,000 |
| Artbeat Studio Inc. | $50,000 |
| Camerata Nova Inc. | $25,000 |
| Cercle Moliere Inc. | $50,000 |
| Chai Folk Arts Council Inc. | $25,000 |
| Contemporary Dancers Inc. | $10,000 |
| Crescent Fort Rouge United Church | $15,000 |
| Dance Manitoba Inc. | $20,000 |
| Dugald Costume Collection Incorporated | $15,000 |
| Folk Arts Council Of Winnipeg, Inc. | $50,000 |
| Forum Art Institute | $40,000 |
| Friends of Dalnavert Museum Inc. | $25,000 |
| Gas Station Arts Centre | $50,000 |
| Graffiti Art Programming Inc. | $45,000 |
| Heritage Winnipeg Corporation | $40,000 |
| Hindu Society of Manitoba | $40,000 |
| India School of Dance Music and Theatre Inc | $25,000 |
| Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba Inc. | $25,000 |
| Jazz Winnipeg Inc. | $47,500 |
| L’hotellerie St Norbert/Guest House Inc | $35,000 |
| Logberg-Heimskringla Incorporated | $15,000 |
| Lubavitch Centre | $50,000 |
| Manito Ahbee Festival Inc. | $25,000 |
| Manitoba Arts Network, Inc. | $20,000 |
| Manitoba Band Association Inc. | $45,000 |
| Manitoba Chamber Orchestra Inc. | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library Inc. | $15,000 |
| Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Opera Association Inc. | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Printmakers Association Inc. | $30,000 |
| Manitoba Theatre for Young People Inc. | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Underground Opera Inc. | $5,000 |
| National Screen Institute – Canada | $50,000 |
| PLATFORM centre | $15,000 |
| Plug-In Inc | $15,500 |
| Prairie Theatre Exchange Inc. | $50,000 |
| Rainbow Stage (1993) Inc. | $50,000 |
| Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Sarasvàti Dramatic Theatre Productions and Repertory Inc. | $15,000 |
| Shakespeare in the Ruins | $50,000 |
| St. Boniface General Hospital – Buhler Gallery | $15,000 |
| Storyline FX/Freeze Frame (Storyline FX Incorporated) | $15,000 |
| The Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts Incorporated | $15,250 |
| The Manitoba Museum | $50,000 |
| The Rainbow Harmony Project Inc. | $5,400 |
| The Royal Winnipeg Ballet | $50,000 |
| The School of Contemporary Dancers Inc. | $5,800 |
| The Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre | $25,000 |
| The West End Cultural Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| The Winnipeg Art Gallery | $50,000 |
| The Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir | $25,000 |
| The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Inc. | $50,000 |
| Transcona Historical Museum Inc. | $10,000 |
| Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Inc | $15,000 |
| Urban Shaman Inc. | $50,000 |
| Video Pool Inc | $15,000 |
| Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Inc. | $10,000 |
| Winnipeg Centennial Folk Festival Inc. | $50,000 |
| Winnipeg Film Group Inc. | $50,000 |
| Winnipeg International Writers’ Festival Inc | $30,000 |
| Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Inc. | $27,891 |
| Winnipeg Jewish Theatre Inc | $20,000 |
| Winnipeg Male Chorus Inc | $7,500 |
| Women Of Note Inc. | $7,500 |
Children, Youth and Families
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1JustCity | $25,000 |
| Adoption Options Manitoba Inc. | $38,000 |
| African Canadian Foundation for Culture and Economic Development Inc. | $10,000 |
| Aleph-Bet Child Life Enrichment Program Inc. | $25,000 |
| Alpha House Project Inc. | $50,000 |
| Augustine United Church | $12,500 |
| Bear Clan Patrol Inc. | $50,000 |
| Beaumont Day Care Inc. | $25,000 |
| Bravestone Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Broadway Neighbourhood Centre Inc. | $46,996 |
| Canadian Multicultural Disability Centre Inc. | $25,000 |
| Candace House Inc. | $24,500 |
| Carpathia Children’s Centre Inc. | $25,000 |
| Centre Flavie Laurent Inc | $48,137 |
| Chai Immigrant Centre Inc. | $28,000 |
| Continuity Care Inc. | $50,000 |
| Dakota Ojibway Child And Family Services Inc. | $50,000 |
| Discovery Children’s Centre Inc. | $10,000 |
| Earl Grey Childrens Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Elmwood Community Resource Centre and Area Association Inc. | $20,000 |
| Epiphany Children’s Centre Inc. | $7,000 |
| Hands Of Hope Inc. | $38,000 |
| Holy Names House of Peace Inc. | $30,000 |
| Ikayuqtiit Inc. | $25,000 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) | $50,000 |
| Immigrant Centre Manitoba Inc. | $50,000 |
| Inclusion Winnipeg Inc. | $50,000 |
| Inkster Community Child Care Inc. | $50,000 |
| Inner City Youth Alive, Inc | $50,000 |
| Inspire Community Outreach Inc | $28,000 |
| Islamic Social Services Association | $45,000 |
| K.E.E.P. Child Care Inc. | $8,000 |
| K.I.D.S. Kids in Day Care Are Super Inc. | $25,000 |
| Ka Ni Kanichihk | $50,000 |
| Kidi-Garden Day Nurseries Inc. | $25,000 |
| Kings Park Day Care Centre Inc. | $40,000 |
| Knowles Centre Inc. | $40,000 |
| Little People’s Place Inc. | $13,000 |
| Lutheran Urban Ministry Corporation | $12,000 |
| Macdonald Youth Services (Sir Hugh John MacDonald Memorial Hostel) | $33,000 |
| Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Council For International Co-Operation Inc. | $15,000 |
| Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Inc. | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Islamic Association Inc. | $40,000 |
| Mary Jane’s Cooking School, Inc. | $14,000 |
| Mary Kardash Child Care Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Marymound Inc. | $40,000 |
| Mediation Services: A Community Resource For Conflict Resolution Inc | $27,000 |
| Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc | $50,000 |
| North End Women’s Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Oak Table Community Ministry | $12,500 |
| On The Move Incorporated | $25,000 |
| Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape Inc. | $50,000 |
| Prendergast Centre Association Inc. | $14,200 |
| Rainbow Resource Centre, Inc. | $50,000 |
| Resource Assistance For Youth, Inc. | $31,200 |
| S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care Inc. | $50,000 |
| SISTARS Economic Development Co Op Inc. | $4,250 |
| Snowflake Place | $50,000 |
| South Winnipeg Family Information Centre Inc. | $7,000 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association Inc | $50,000 |
| St. Matthews Non Profit Housing Inc. | $40,000 |
| St. Thérèse Catholic Daycare Inc. | $25,000 |
| Stars Of Promise Inc. | $50,000 |
| Teen Challenge of Central Canada Inc | $20,000 |
| Teen Stop Jeunesse Inc. | $2,500 |
| Temple Shalom Manitoba Inc | $4,000 |
| The Christian Reformed Church In North America – Indigenous Family Centre | $50,000 |
| The John Howard Society Of Manitoba Inc | $36,391 |
| The Jubilee Fund Inc. | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Manitoba and Northwest Ontario Division | $22,000 |
| The Salvation Army Weston Community Church & Childcare Centre | $38,000 |
| The Welcome Home – A Mission Of St Alphonsus Inc | $5,200 |
| Thrive Community Support Circle | $37,630 |
| Variety, The Children’s Charity Of Manitoba, Inc. | $40,000 |
| Villa Rosa Inc. | $50,000 |
| Vision Impaired Resource Network (VIRN) Inc. | $35,000 |
| Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. | $50,000 |
| West Broadway Youth Outreach Inc. | $45,000 |
| Westwood Community Child Care Inc. | $20,000 |
| Windsor Park Children’s Care Centre Inc. | $6,000 |
| Windsor Park United Church | $3,000 |
| Wolseley Family Place Inc. | $50,000 |
| Y M H A Jewish Community Centre Of Winnipeg Inc | $30,000 |
| YM-YWCA of Winnipeg (The Young Men’s and Young Women’s Christian Association of Winnipeg Inc.) | $50,000 |
| Youth For Christ (Winnipeg) Incorporated | $30,000 |
Enivornment and Animal Welfare
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| A Rocha Canada | $8,587 |
| D’arcy’s A.R.C. Inc. | $20,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | $50,000 |
| Green Action Centre | $50,000 |
| Green Kids Inc | $12,000 |
| International Institute for Sustainable Development – ELA | $29,654 |
| Lake Winnipeg Foundation Inc. | $45,000 |
| Manitoba Eco-Network Inc /Reseau Ecologique Du Manitoba Inc | $12,200 |
| Manitoba Naturalists Society Incorporated | $19,000 |
| Manitoba Wildlife Federation Inc. | $10,000 |
| Save Our Seine River Environment Inc. | $3,000 |
| The Fort Whyte Foundation Inc. | $50,000 |
| The Winnipeg Humane Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $50,000 |
| Western Canada Wilderness Committee | $29,000 |
| Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre Inc. | $40,000 |
| Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter Inc. | $20,000 |
Health, Wellness and Recreation
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| 5169268 Manitoba Association – Red Road Lodge (5169268 Manitoba Assoication Inc.) | $35,000 |
| Aboriginal Senior Resource Centre | $50,000 |
| Agape Table | $22,000 |
| Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Inc. | $30,000 |
| Assiniboine Park Conservancy Inc. | $50,000 |
| Aurora Family Therapy Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| B’Nai Brith Jewish Community Camp Inc. (BB Camp) | $40,000 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Winnipeg Inc. | $50,000 |
| Camp Massad Of Manitoba | $40,000 |
| Canadian Hemophilia Society Manitoba Chapter | $3,900 |
| CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Inc. | $30,000 |
| Centre De Renouveau Aulneau Renewal Centre Inc | $50,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba Inc. | $3,900 |
| Child Nutrition Council Of Manitoba, Inc. | $6,500 |
| Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation Inc. | $50,000 |
| Clan Mothers Turtle Lodge Inc. | $50,000 |
| Clinique Youville Clinic Inc. | $47,056 |
| Community Respite Service Inc. | $38,235 |
| Crohn’s And Colitis Canada / Crohn Et Colite Canada | $40,000 |
| Dream Factory Foundation Inc. | $30,000 |
| E-Quality Communication Centre Of Excellence Inc. | $35,000 |
| Faith Gardens Inc. | $6,000 |
| Finding Freedom Inc. | $25,000 |
| First Steps Wellness Centre Winnipeg Inc. | $30,000 |
| Good Neighbours Active Living Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Helping Hands For Manitobans With Breast Cancer Inc. | $15,000 |
| Huntington Society of Canada | $20,000 |
| ImagineAbility Inc. | $50,000 |
| International Music Camp Man Inc. | $40,000 |
| Jocelyn Hutton Foundation Inc. | $50,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada/Fondation De La Recherche Sur Le Diabete Juvenile Canada | $35,000 |
| Kidthink Children’s Mental Health Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Lake Nutimik Baptist Camp Inc. | $40,000 |
| Lighthouse Mission (Lighthouse Evangelistic Association Inc.) | $30,000 |
| Luther Home | $20,000 |
| MacKinnon’s Y-Not? Anti-Poverty Program Inc. | $40,000 |
| Main Street Project Inc. | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Brain Injury Association Inc. | $20,000 |
| Manitoba Camping Association Inc | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Cardiac Institute (Reh-Fit) Inc. | $30,000 |
| Manitoba Hospice Foundation Inc. | $25,000 |
| Manitoba Riding For The Disabled Association Inc. | $26,500 |
| March Of Dimes Canada | $30,000 |
| Misericordia Health Centre Foundation Inc. | $30,000 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Madd Canada) – Les Mères Contre L’alcool Au Volant (Madd Canada) | $9,000 |
| Mount Carmel Clinic | $44,000 |
| Movement Centre of Manitoba Inc. | $30,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada | $30,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Canada / Dystrophie Musculaire Canada | $30,000 |
| Neil Squire Society | $35,000 |
| Never Alone Foundation Inc. | $25,000 |
| North Centennial Seniors Association Of Winnipeg Inc. | $2,500 |
| Nor’West Co-Op Community Health Centre, Inc. | $30,000 |
| Osteoporosis Canada / Osteoporose Canada | $30,000 |
| Pembina Active Living (55+) Inc. | $34,828 |
| Red Rock Bible Camp Inc. | $40,000 |
| Riverview Health Centre Foundation Inc. | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House (Pediatric Oncology Family Centre Of Manitoba Inc.) | $40,000 |
| Siloam Mission Inc. | $35,000 |
| Society For Manitobans With Disabilities Inc. | $30,000 |
| Special Olympics Manitoba Inc. | $35,000 |
| Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada | $10,000 |
| SSCOPE Incorporated | $50,000 |
| St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre Inc. | $15,000 |
| St. Raphael Wellness Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Tamarack Rehab Inc | $50,000 |
| The Arthritis Society-La Societe D’arthrite | $30,000 |
| The Behavioural Health Foundation Inc. | $20,000 |
| The Canadian National Institute for the Blind | $30,000 |
| The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Inc. | $30,000 |
| The Convalescent Home Of Winnipeg | $50,000 |
| The Kidney Foundation of Canada | $20,000 |
| The Laurel Centre Inc. | $25,000 |
| The Royal Life Saving Society Canada-Manitoba Branch Inc. | $20,000 |
| The S.I.G.N. Foundation (The Strength In Greater Numbers Foundation) | $20,000 |
| The Stroke Recovery Association Of Manitoba Inc. | $12,000 |
| The Wrench The Winnipeg Repair Education And Cycling Hub Inc | $40,000 |
| True North Youth Foundation Inc. | $40,000 |
| Urban Stable (The Horse Connection Inc.) | $49,434 |
| U-Turn Parkinson’s Inc. | $10,000 |
| Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport And Recreation Association Inc. | $50,000 |
| Winnipeg Optimal Health Early Years Sports Club Inc. | $28,000 |
| Women’s Health Clinic | $50,000 |
Literacy, Education and Employment
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bookmates Inc. | $30,000 |
| Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien Depolitiques Alternatives | $30,000 |
| Canadian Goodwill Industries Corporation | $25,000 |
| CanU Canada | $50,000 |
| Career Trek Inc. | $50,000 |
| Community Education Development Association Of Winnipeg Inc. | $50,000 |
| Community Financial Counselling Services Inc. | $12,900 |
| Freedom International School Inc. | $20,000 |
| Gaining Resources Our Way Inc. G.R.O.W. | $43,000 |
| Gonzaga Middle School of Winnipeg Inc. | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Manitoba Inc. | $7,022 |
| Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba Inc. | $43,000 |
| Literacyworks Inc. | $12,000 |
| Local Investment Toward Employment (L.I.T.E.) Inc. | $43,000 |
| Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties Inc. | $21,000 |
| Manitoba Association Of Parent Councils, Inc. | $13,000 |
| Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba (MCC Manitoba) | $45,000 |
| Reaching E-Quality Employment Services Inc. | $8,500 |
| Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre | $4,000 |
| Sierra Leone Refugee Resettlement, Inc. | $50,000 |
| South Winnipeg Kinderschule Inc | $3,500 |
| Stevenson-Britannia Adult Learning Centre | $38,596 |
| Taking Charge! | $21,000 |
| The Canadian Community Economic Development Network / Le Réseau Canadien De Développement Économique Communautaire | $35,000 |
| The University of Winnipeg Foundation – Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre | $50,000 |
| Urban Circle Training Centre Inc. | $45,000 |
| Volunteer Manitoba Inc. | $25,000 |
| Yellowquill College Inc | $50,000 |
Emergency Community Support Fund
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The Winnipeg Foundation is working with Community Foundations of Canada, along with Canadian Red Cross and United Way of Winnipeg, to distribute the Emergency Community Support Fund to following organizations in Winnipeg.
The Emergency Community Support Fund is funded by
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (ACOMI) | Mental health and wellness checkups for community members | $75,000 |
| Al-Haqq Prayer Group of Canada | Services for newcomers, including food and mental health support | $15,000 |
| Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba | Virtual peer support | $67,000 |
| Archwood 55 Plus Inc. | PPE, sanitizing supplies, and staffing required to safely provide programming to seniors | $17,300 |
| Art City Inc. | Development and delivery of outdoor programming | $45,000 |
| Book Clubs for Inmates | Book club for inmates at Stony Mountain | $10,000 |
| Broadway Seniors Resource Council | Technology and internet access to isolated seniors | $18,800 |
| Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) | Virtual programming | $25,000 |
| Community Financial Counselling Services | Capacity for vulnerable populations to access financial benefits | $65,550 |
| Crohn’s and Colitis Canada | Pivoting local chapter meetings, education events, and volunteer recruitment to virtual platforms | $1,500 |
| Epic Opportunities | iPads to help people with disabilities in isolation to stay connected | $5,000 |
| Frontier College | Literacy support for children and youth | $30,000 |
| Hope Centre Ministries, Inc. | Virtual and physically distant social opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities | $5,000 |
| Indigenous Family Centre Inc. | Children’s programming | $12,500 |
| Inner City Youth Alive Inc. | Hampers for families in the North End | $50,000 |
| Klinic Inc. | Equipment for medical and mental health providers to deliver care remotely/virtually | $25,000 |
| Leftovers Foundation | Food security project, in collaboration with local partners North End Community Renewal Corp. and Fresh Routes | $50,000 |
| Local Investment Toward Employment (LITE) | Job training and experience for those who face barriers to employment | $44,030 |
| Manitoba Brain Injury Association | Support for Manitobans with an acquired brain injury, and their caregivers | $44,600 |
| Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association Inc. | Virtual summer camp for children | $12,200 |
| Mount Carmel Clinic | Technology and equipment to deliver virtual health care | $18,646 |
| Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services Inc. | Employment program for newcomer youth | $37,870 |
| NorWest Co-op Community Health Inc | Distribution of pre-prepared healthy meals and snacks | $75,000 |
| Oak Table Inc. | Commercial refrigerator and freezer | $12,000 |
| Pluri-elles (Manitoba) Inc. | Counselling to Francophone members of the LGBTQ2S+ community | $20,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Canada | Support for children whose parents who are incarcerated | $2,500 |
| Siloam Mission | Transition services for those experiencing homelessness | $25,000 |
| Société de la francophonie du Manitoba | Food security for international students, in collaboration with Conseil jeunesse provincial. (Co-funded with Francofonds, for a total of $40,000.) | $20,000 |
| Société de la francophonie du Manitoba | Support for temporary workers and asylum seekers. (Co-funded with Francofonds, for a total of $40,000.) | $20,000 |
| South Winnipeg Seniors Resource Council | Technology and internet access for isolated seniors | $11,583 |
| Sscope Inc. | A 24/7 safe space for those who are homeless and/or experiencing mental health issues | $75,000 |
| St. Matthews Non-Profit Housing | Renovations to public washrooms to be accessed by vulnerable populations | $24,250 |
| Sunshine House Inc. | Up-to-date health information through in-person and virtual drop-ins | $32,500 |
| The Canadian Multicultural Disbility Centre Inc. | Support for newcomers with a disability | $25,000 |
| The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg | Staffing to support family visits | $10,000 |
| The John Howard Society of Manitoba | Hygiene kits, food hampers, and a therapeutic space for Indigenous spiritual support | $22,954 |
| The Robb Nash Project Inc | Virtual mental wellness support for youth | $50,000 |
| The Veterans Transition Network (VTN) | Veterans transitions skills course – Mental heath support | $37,592 |
| Transcona Council for Seniors Inc. | Meal preparation and delivery for seniors | $9,500 |
| True Patriot Love Foundation | Peer to Peer: Veteran Support Network | $75,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | New freezers | $2,005 |
| Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba | Access to assistive technology for children with disabilities | $50,000 |
| West Central Women’s Resource Centre | Support for people experiencing domestic or gender-based violence | $75,000 |
| Wolseley Family Place | Support for families | $50,000 |
Winnipeg Foundation – COVID-19 Emergency Response Grants
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The following more than 120 grants made from mid-March to July were funded by discretionary endowments and gifts to The Foundation’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund:
July 2, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Dream Factory | Fun (virtual) activities for kids with life-threatening illnesses | $10,000 |
| Agape Table | Provide meals | $10,000 |
May 21, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Community Resource Centre | Support for women experiencing family violence | $25,000 |
| Nor’West Co-op Community Health Centre | Seven Oaks Resource Network’s Better Access to Groceries food program | $9,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Increased cleaning and safety protocols to ensure health and wellness of families | $18,000 |
| West Broadway Youth Outreach | Distribute family care packs filled with food, cleaning and hygiene supplies | $5,000 |
May 20, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ethio-Canadian Cultural Academy | Online homework tutoring and electronic devices | $5,000 |
| Innovative LIFE Options | Personal protective equipment | $3,750 |
| Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch | Short-term financial assistance program for dialysis patients | $7,500 |
| Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba | Virtual therapy sessions for children with special needs | $25,000 |
May 12, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Neighbourhood Centre | Remote arts programming, with a focus on vulnerable participants and youth | $2,500 |
| CancerCare Manitoba Foundation | Personal protective equipment for staff, cancer patients and family | $25,000 |
| Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba | Chromebooks to deliver remote programming to isolated stroke survivors | $5,000 |
| Taking Charge! | Food hampers to families | $5,000 |
May 6, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immigrant Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) | Provide residents with food, technology to support youth with school, crisis response/social workers, interpreters, and financial empowerment supports | $25,000 |
| St. Raphael Wellness Centre | Staffing to support increased demand for addiction and mental health services | $20,000 |
May 5, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Cancer Society | Support for increased demand for Cancer Information Helpline and online peer support programs | $10,000 |
| Ka Ni Kanichihk | Indigenous wellness assessments and supports | $25,000 |
| Misericordia Health Centre Foundation | COVID-19 Relief Fund | $5,000 |
April 29, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nor’West Co-op Community Health Centre | Support women experiencing family violence or struggling with substance use | $20,000 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association | Distribute well-being kits to older adults | $5,000 |
April 28, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) | Support for increased demand for online services, community outreach, and Vision Mates peer support program | $5,000 |
| Gwen Sector Creative Living Centre | Mobile meal program for isolated seniors | $20,000 |
| Indigenous Family Centre | Craft and cleaning supplies kits for families | $3,000 |
| Life’s Journey, Changes Supported Living Services, and Opportunities for Independence (collaborative project) | Assist clients with FASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders, addictions issues, and mental health concerns to maintain physical distancing | $10,000 |
April 24, 2020
Remote schooling assistance – Purchase Chromebooks so You Can Do It Award recipients can continue their studies remotely
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Children of the Earth High School | $18,000 |
| R. B. Russell Vocational High School | $18,000 |
April 23, 2020
Personal Care Homes – Total of $70,000
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Actionmarguerite Foundation | $5,000 |
| Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home | $5,000 |
| Calvary Place Personal Care Home | $5,000 |
| The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg | $5,000 |
| Deer Lodge Centre | $5,000 |
| Fred Douglas Lodge | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Home | $5,000 |
| Lions Personal Care Centre | $5,000 |
| Luther Home | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Health Centre | $5,000 |
| Park Manor Care | $5,000 |
| Riverview Health Centre | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Golden West Centennial Lodge | $5,000 |
| The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre | $5,000 |
April 22, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life’s Journey | Technical upgrades to residences to encourage clients, who have FASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders, to stay at home | $2,000 |
| Manitoba Brain Injury Association | Assist with their pivot to offer their services online | $4,000 |
| Pulford Community Living | Personal protective equipment for staff | $5,000 |
April 21, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Harvest | Distribution of hampers for isolated older adults and other community needs | $100,000 |
April 17, 2020
Family Resource Centres – Total of $112,000, in collaboration with United Way of Winnipeg
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Andrews Street Family Centre | $10,000 |
| Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute | $7,000 |
| Elmwood Community Resource Centre | $10,000 |
| Family Dynamics | $10,000 |
| Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre | $2,000 |
| Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre | $20,000 |
| Marlene Street Community Resource Centre | $2,500 |
| North End Women’s Centre’s Resource Centre | $8,000 |
| North Point Douglas Women’s Resource Centre | $8,000 |
| Nor’West Co-op Community Health Centre – Family Resource Centres | $15,000 |
| Thrive Community Support Circle | $4,000 |
| West Central Women’s Resource Centre | $8,000 |
| Wolseley Family Place | $2,500 |
| Winnipeg Central Park Women’s Resource Centre | $5,000 |
Homelessness Initiatives – Total of $112,000, in collaboration with United Way of Winnipeg
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg | $5,000 |
| Main Street Project | $30,000 |
| Macdonald Youth Services | $5,000 |
| Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre | $5,000 |
| Mount Carmel Clinic | $5,000 |
| Morberg House | $5,000 |
| Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad | $5,000 |
| North End Women’s Centre | $4,000 |
| North Point Douglas Women’s Centre | $4,000 |
| Resource Assistance for Youth | $10,000 |
| Rossbrook House | $5,000 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association – West End 24 Hour Safe Space for Youth | $20,000 |
| Wahbung Abinoonjiiag | $5,000 |
| West Central Women’s Resource Centre | $4,000 |
April 15, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House of Hesed | Support for residents with HIV/AIDS | $10,000 |
| Manitoba School Improvement Program | Distributing groceries to families | $5,000 |
| ImagineAbility Manitoba | Preparing and delivering food to people with disabilities | $20,000 |
Remote arts programming – Focused on serving vulnerable participants and youth
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Art City | $2,500 |
| Artbeat Studio | $2,500 |
| ArtsJunktion | $2,500 |
| Graffiti Art Programming | $2,500 |
April 14, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire Community Outreach | Virtual support for caregivers of children and youth with disabilities or mental health challenges | $5,000 |
| New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families | Food and toiletries for the most vulnerable participants in their Supported Independent Living Program | $25,000 |
| St. Boniface Street Links | Outreach and essential items for those who are homeless | $10,000 |
April 13, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knowles Centre | Personal protective equipment for group home clients and staff | $5,000 |
| Manitoba Islamic Association | Online supports and to deliver food/essential items | $5,000 |
April 7, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusion Winnipeg | Production of a video on COVID-19 and social distancing for people with intellectual disabilities | $10,000 |
| Inner City Youth Alive | Outreach and support for children, youth & families | $10,000 |
April 6, 2020
Patient & staff supports
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| The Children’s Hospital Foundation | $10,000 |
| Grace General Hospital Foundation | $10,000 |
| Health Sciences Centre Foundation | $25,000 |
| St. Boniface Hospital Foundation | $10,000 |
April 3, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Assistance for Youth | Outreach and other supports for homeless youth | $15,000 |
| St. Amant Centre | iPads so clients can connect with family, online supports | $5,000 |
| Winnipeg Inner City Missions | Food for families | $7,000 |
April 1, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Online | Online supports to children, youth and young adults with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Continuity Care | Remote support to families | $10,000 |
| Red Road Lodge | Meals, shelter and extra cleaning, to meet an increased demand | $20,000 |
March 27, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota Ojibway Child & Family Services | Food, essential supplies and educational materials for families | $10,000 |
| Never Alone Foundation | Financial assistance and other supports to individuals undergoing cancer treatment | $3,000 |
| SSCOPE | Deliver food on behalf of Winnipeg Harvest, and to support homeless individuals | $20,000 |
March 25, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rossbrook House | Youth drop in centre | $15,000 |
| Abilities Manitoba | COVID-19 response activities | $25,000 |
March 19, 2020
Family Resource Centres – With support from the Moffat Family Fund, in collaboration with United Way of Winnipeg
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Andrews Street Family Centre | $10,000 |
| Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute | $8,000 |
| Elmwood Community Resource Centre | $8,000 |
| Family Dynamics – 3 sites | $13,000 |
| Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre | $4,000 |
| Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre | $15,000 |
| Marlene Street Community Resource Centre | $4,000 |
| North End Women’s Resource Centre | $10,000 |
| North Point Douglas Women’s Resource Centre | $10,000 |
| Nor’West Co-Op Community Health Centre – Family Resource Centres | $13,000 |
| South Winnipeg Family Information Centre | $4,000 |
| Thrive Community Support Circle | $4,000 |
| West Central Women’s Resource Centre | $10,000 |
| Wolseley Family Place | $4,000 |
| Winnipeg Central Park Women’s Resource Centre | $3,000 |
With support from the Moffat Family Fund, in collaboration with United Way of Winnipeg
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spence Neighbourhood Association | West End 24 Hour Safe Space for Youth | $25,000 |
March 16, 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Harvest | COVID-19 response activities | $100,000 |
March 12, 2020
Meal programs
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Agape Table | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Mission | $10,000 |
| Nor’west Co-op Community Food Centre | $10,000 |
| Sunshine House | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $10,000 |
| 1JustCity, to support the following: Oak Table St. Matthews Community Ministry West Broadway Community Services |
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 |
Overnight shelters
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Main Street Project | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | $25,000 |
| Siloam Mission | $25,000 |
Donor Advised Grants
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Since the beginning of March 190 Donor Advised Grants totaling more $2 million were issued to support organizations in their response to COVID-19.
Highlight including the following:
- Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Fund – 24 grants to food banks across Canada
- Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg worked with The Winnipeg Foundation to support local organizations in need of emergency support
- Talbot and Moffat families support an emergency application for Kids Help Phone
- 11 Donor Advisors adding more than $950,000 to The Winnipeg Foundation’s Stabilization Grant program
If you would like to work with us to help charitable organizations respond to COVID-19, contact us by email.