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
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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The Winnipeg Foundation distributes a record $73 million in 2020; celebrates its centennial in 2021
During the year in which we experienced great upheaval due to the global pandemic, The Winnipeg Foundation aimed to provide stability and support to o...
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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
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
Update on The Foundation’s COVID-19 response
The Winnipeg Foundation is here to help our community as much as we are able. Part of our responsiveness is hearing from the sector about the most pre...
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Community
Endow Manitoba pilot project builds capacity for province’s community foundation movement
Collaborative initiative sees community foundations sharing staff For Immediate Release: In a first for our province, five distinct Manitoba community...
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Community
The Winnipeg Foundation and CCEDNet Manitoba announce IRP funding for Manitoba social enterprises
Innovative Manitoba Social Enterprises are Scaling Up with New Financial Support Over winter and spring 2020, a collaborative mix of partners (includi...
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Community
The Winnipeg Foundation distributes $8.9 million in Stabilization Grants to 279 Winnipeg charities
Grants help charities navigate COVID-19-related challenges. The Winnipeg Foundation today announces $8.9 million in Stabilization Grants distributed t...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Public art piece recognizing importance of education, truth and reconciliation unveiled at The Forks
An impressive new public art piece recognizing the integral role truth and reconciliation plays in our cultural conversation has been installed at The...
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