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Bookmates dedicated to literacy

Charitable Organizations, Culture, Downtown, Education, Health & SafetyBy Jay BoothMarch 23, 2013

Strong literacy skills in children have a profound impact on self-esteem, ability to learn, and overall development. The positive long-term implications of a city where all children are prepared for school has organizations rising to the challenge.

Levelling the literacy playing field in Winnipeg’s inner city

Downtown, Education, Health & Safety, Our City, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Stacy Cardigan SmithMarch 22, 2013

Literacy programs for Winnipeg’s most disadvantaged toddlers help deal with their lack of literacy skills development that puts them at a serious disadvantage even before they start school.

Early Learning Programs tackle poverty

Charitable Organizations, Culture, Downtown, Education, Health & Safety, PhilanthropyBy Marie BouchardMarch 20, 2013

The belief that education is the ticket out of poverty has motivated The Winnipeg Foundation to establish a Literacy for Life Fund that supports family literacy programs in Manitoba.

One sandwich at a time

Arts & Entertainment, Downtown, Education, Health & Safety, Religion & Spirituality, Stories of GivingBy Kimberly McIntyreMarch 15, 2013

Living Bible Explorers provides residents of the inner city of Winnipeg with hope for a better future. Their programs are strengthening the next generation and helping bring light into homes, schools and communities.

Rich hair, Poor hair

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Downtown, Education, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Joanne KlassenMarch 12, 2013

I’m glad I found myself at RB Russell High School for our Transformative Writing class this week. I made a new friend with an amazing haircut and learned about a whole world of writing I never knew existed.

Cabaret of Monologues celebrates wild women

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Culture, Downtown, Northwest, PoliticsBy Tali SitschkarMarch 5, 2013

Sarasvàti Productions hosts its Cabaret of Monologues celebrating International Women’s Week. The theme: Wild Women, featuring stories of women who break barriers and go against the grain.

What if…

Downtown, Health & Safety, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, Stories of GivingBy Julien CooperMarch 2, 2013

Wouldn’t it be cool if the excitement of picking the wings off butterflies to see how long they live was traded in for the excitement of adding gentle breezes to see how high they can fly.

RRC opens Canada’s answer to hospitality schools

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Downtown, Economy & Business, Education, Food, Philanthropy, Stories of GivingBy Noah ErenbergFebruary 21, 2013

Canada’s newest hospitality and culinary school opened its anchor restaurant today – Jane’s – the final piece in a 10-storey school where students learn, work and live in a world class facility.

The Arlington Bridge’s second, controversial century

Downtown, History, Northeast, Northwest, Our City, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Christian CassidyFebruary 5, 2013

Happy 101st birthday Arlington Bridge ! It isn’t a glorious history. In fact, the Troubled Lady has been controversial at every stage in its life.

Chili From The Heart gives warmth to those in need

Downtown, Food, Health & Safety, Local Heroes, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, Philanthropy, Stories of GivingBy Darlene PhillipsFebruary 1, 2013

A volunteer visit to deliver lunches to Winnipeg homeless shelters turns into a major philanthropic effort that has garnered support across Winnipeg to help feed and clothe those less fortunate.

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