Areas of Impact

Areas of Impact

Focus on Seniors’ Well-being

Photo Credit: Ian McCausland

Programs that support seniors’ well-being are essential to building healthy, connected communities where older adults can age with dignity. From reducing isolation to improving physical and mental health, these initiatives create opportunities for seniors to stay active and engaged. The following programs, funded by Winnipeg Foundation in 2025, strengthen independence, foster belonging, and ensure seniors remain valued members of our community.

Aboriginal Seniors Resource Centre

Indigenous Seniors Resource Centre Project

The Aboriginal Seniors Resource Centre provides a welcoming space grounded in respect, culture, and community. Through the Indigenous Seniors Resource Centre Project, seniors can access food, essential supplies, and a range of activities and workshops. The centre offers more than services; it is also a place where Indigenous seniors gather, share stories, and pass on traditions to younger generations. This work strengthens cultural connection and reduces isolation, helping seniors feel valued and supported.

Charleswood Senior Centre

Strength in Motion

The Charleswood Senior Centre offers programs that help older adults stay active and connected. The Centre’s Strength in Motion supports seniors living with chronic conditions by combining guided exercise with education and peer support. Participants build strength, improve mobility, and gain confidence in managing their health. Just as importantly, they form connections with others facing similar challenges. The program promotes independence, well-being, and a stronger sense of community.

God’s Family Church

Healthy Aging: A Black Immigrant Seniors’ Program

God’s Family Church is creating space for Black African immigrant seniors to feel supported and connected. Healthy Aging: A Black Immigrant Seniors’ Program brings participants together through workshops, peer activities, and gatherings rooted in cultural understanding, helping seniors build relationships and strengthen their sense of identity and belonging. The program supports holistic well-being while helping participants engage in community life.

Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre

Program: Peer Connections for Isolated Seniors

The Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre creates opportunities for older adults to stay active, engaged, and connected. The Peer Connections for Isolated Seniors program focuses on those living on low incomes and experiencing loneliness. Through shared meals, gentle exercise, creative activities, and meaningful conversation, participants build relationships and regain a sense of belonging. The program supports mental and physical well-being, helping seniors reconnect with others as part of a caring community.

Meals on Wheels of Winnipeg

Program: Expanding Meal Service

Meals on Wheels of Winnipeg ensures seniors who are unable to shop or cook for themselves receive nutritious daily meals, along with a friendly check-in that can make all the difference. Through its expanded meal service program, the organization is growing its reach to serve more people currently on a waiting list. This work supports seniors in maintaining independence, staying in familiar surroundings, and feeling connected to their community. Reliable access to food is essential, but so is the reassurance that someone cares.

Palliative Manitoba

Volunteer Visiting Services

Palliative Manitoba provides compassionate support to individuals and families at the end of life. Through the Volunteer Visiting Services program, trained volunteers offer companionship, emotional support, and a caring presence for those receiving palliative care. These visits help reduce feelings of loneliness and bring comfort during a deeply vulnerable time. By ensuring no one faces the end of life alone, this work honours dignity and connection when it matters most.