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Poverty costs Canada billions of dollars every year

Charitable Organizations, Economy & Business, Health & Safety, PoliticsBy John Millar and Laurel RothmanJanuary 29, 2014

It’s clear that poverty has devastating effects on children and families, but the federal government has yet to create a poverty reduction plan — despite numerous recommendations to do just that.

Maori artist makes Winnipeg home

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Health & Safety, PhilanthropyBy Rebecca HendersonJanuary 28, 2014

When New Zealander, Hai Romana came to Winnipeg ten years ago, a twist of fate and some caring individuals enabled him to live here for good, which has many in the community happy that he stayed.

Giving people the tools to address human rights topics

Charitable Organizations, Education, Our City, PhilanthropyBy Ellen PaulleyJanuary 24, 2014

It’s one thing to be aware of human rights abuses; it’s another thing to do something about it. A local course helps participants advocate and take action on issues they feel passionate about.

North End continues to shine

Education, Health & Safety, Northwest, Stories of GivingBy Michael ChampagneJanuary 24, 2014

Contrary to what may appear in the media, Winnipeg’s North End is a community full of strong and healthy individuals who are working together to creatively address the challenges faced by families and residents.

All the colours

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Health & Safety, PhilanthropyBy Rebecca HendersonJanuary 24, 2014

Growing up in a home where alcoholism was prevalent and where she was often ridiculed, Kathleen Crosby turned to art. “I went to a place where I wasn’t worried about things that were too hard to think about,” she says.

Making the right choice

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Culture, Health & Safety, PhilanthropyBy Rebecca HendersonJanuary 17, 2014

When anxiety prevented Laurie Green from getting a job as a social worker, the single mom turned to art. With the help of Artbeat Studio, she’s become a popular artist who is enjoying some critical success.

Foundation’s success highlights individuals’ commitment to community

Charitable Organizations, Our City, Philanthropy, Stories of GivingBy Noah ErenbergJanuary 16, 20141 Comment

Thanks to the generosity of its donors, The Winnipeg Foundation announced it was able to grant more than $21.3 million to 803 charities in 2013.

Art is therapy for local artist

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Culture, Health & Safety, PhilanthropyBy Rebecca HendersonJanuary 14, 2014

Julian Kirchmann is one of seven Artbeat Studio alumni participating in the 24-Hour Art-a-thon, an event to raise money for Artbeat Studio, an organization that supports artists living with mental illness.

Police create fund to help at-risk youth

Charitable Organizations, Health & Safety, Our Neighbourhoods, Stories of GivingBy Noah ErenbergJanuary 13, 2014

Youth at risk in Winnipeg will get a fighting chance to improve their lives thanks to a new endowment fund created by the Winnipeg Police Service through The Winnipeg Foundation.

Working together is the Canadian way

Economy & Business, Health & Safety, Stories of GivingBy Roger CurrieJanuary 8, 2014

Whether it’s sharing natural resources or helping out during nasty weather, taking care of each other is what a country like Canada is all about.

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