Working Together
The Foundation’s first grant of its second century
The Winnipeg Foundation is bolstered by 100 years of working with, investing in, and learning from the community. As we enter into our second century, we have a responsibility to set a course for the next 100 years of grantmaking. In this vein, the i...
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Children, Youth & Families
Fostering social engagement and connection among older Manitobans
Since 1957, A&O Support Services for Older Adults has been been providing innovative programs and services that empower and support older Manito...
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Children, Youth & Families
Facilitating mentorships that encourage young people to dream big
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg changes lives through its mentorship programs. BeCause Radio spoke with Evan Maydaniuk, Director of Development ...
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Children, Youth & Families
BeCause & Effect #54: Phil Chiappetta
Phil Chiapetta has been with Rossbrook House for over 40 years. As their Executive Director, he knows what it takes to assist at-risk children and you...
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Children, Youth & Families
Winnipeg Impact Maker: Visions of Sugarplums Pyjama Project
This week’s Winnipeg Impact Maker, the Visions of Sugarplums Pyjama Project, delivers pyjamas to children this holiday season: BeCause Radio&nbs...
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Children, Youth & Families
Raising awareness and empowering survivors of economic abuse
The Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment is a national organization providing resources and programs to support survivors of domest...
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Children, Youth & Families
BeCause & Effect #50: Scott Smith and Jeff Ward
Pulford Community Living Services has been a Manitoba mainstay assisting people with developmental disabilities. Established in 1986, Pulford is a lea...
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Children, Youth & Families
BeCause & Effect #49: Dorota Blumczynska
Dorota Blumczynska is a leader with profound empathy. As the Executive Director of Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM), D...
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Children, Youth & Families
Fostering safe spaces for dialogue
Emerging leader develops report to bridge communication between newcomer and indigenous peoples. As an international student completing his studies in...
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Children, Youth & Families
BeCause & Effect #46: Michael Redhead Champagne
Michael Redhead Champagne is an inspirational example of someone making a real difference at a community level. Award-winning community organizer, Ini...
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Children, Youth & Families
BeCause & Effect #35: Christy Dzikowicz
Christy Dzikowicz, Executive Director of Snowflake Place, talks about her experience at Fast Pitch, her incredible career helping children in their bi...
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