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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Community
BeCause & Effect #64: Jamil Mahmood
Jamil Mahmood has been fighting for a more equitable world since day one. Jamil has experience in grassroots activism, a degree in International Devel...
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Community
BeCause & Effect #63: Rick Frost
Rick Frost has been the CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation for nearly a quarter century. He has seen it grow exponentially during his tenure, in staff, as...
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Community
Congratulations Richard L. Frost on your forthcoming retirement
“Because by working together, we can create ‘A Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.” – Richard L. Frost Rick Frost has served...
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Community
BeCause & Effect #61: Sonny Primolo and Robert Zirk
Hosts of The Winnipeg Foundation’s weekly radio program BeCause Radio, Sonny Primolo and Robert Zirk join us to talk about their wonderful work, tel...
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Community
The Winnipeg Foundation celebrates successful Centennial River Trail, announces five-year title sponsorship of this important winter tradition
Thanks to generous Winnipeggers, $35,000 distributed to local charities through Centennial River Trail Contest For immediate release: For 61 days this...
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Community
New Leadership Announced for The Winnipeg Foundation
The Winnipeg Foundation is pleased to announce that Sky Bridges will become the venerable organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective Apr...
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Community
2021 Board Appointments
The Winnipeg Foundation is pleased to announce the following new appointments to our Board of Directors, effective January 2021. The Winnipeg Foundati...
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Community
Manitobans work together to raise more than $1.2 million for community foundations during the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge
Each qualifying $5 gift was worth $7 thanks to stretch funding from the Manitoba government and The Winnipeg Foundation. This past November, Manitoban...
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Community
The Winnipeg Foundation distributes $3.5 million in Capital Grants to 11 Winnipeg charities
For immediate release – Today, The Winnipeg Foundation announces support for the capital projects of 11 Winnipeg charities, which will receive grant...
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Community
Winnipeg Impact Maker: Fukumoto Fitness
This week’s Winnipeg Impact Maker, Fukumoto Fitness, is the winner of the Outstanding Corporation Award at the 2020 Manitoba Philanthropy Aw...
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