Christmas Shoebox Drive provides gifts for those in need
This year’s 3rd annual Christmas Shoebox Drive was a huge success thanks to the generosity of Winnipeggers who provided gifts to children living in Winnipeg’s inner city.
Power of forgiveness resonates this Christmas
Ah the ‘Joy of Christmas’ … and the ‘Sadness of Christmas’. No other time of year manages to invoke both extremes so completely.
Christmas shines light on what it’s like to be poor
Holiday season allows us to see what poverty really means to those we know as Winnipeg’s poor. “It makes me feel unworthy in the world, like a third class person in my own city, in this rich country.”
Christmas concert delights, donates to worthy cause
Celebrating a Christmas Festival with classics, carols and cookies, the Winnipeg Pops Orchestra was a hit under the direction of Mary Ann Taylor at the Holy Redeemer Church.
Recognizing local environmental champions
You can recognize the hard work of the “earthie” in your life by nominating them for an Anne Lindsey Protecting Our Earth Award.
Formula fundraiser on Facebook honours recently-deceased baby, brings ‘Peggers together
A Facebook formula drive is mobilizing Winnipeggers to give big, raising $7,000 in just eight days. And things don’t seem to be slowing down.
A box of food and a box of hope
Following an adventure in feeding the hungry when I was younger, I became inspired by altruism and selflessness, realizing that in life we must give to others without expecting anything back.
Remembering Cliff Chadderton: Canadian hero, Kelvin alumni
Cliff Chadderton, World War II veteran, journalist, War Amps CEO and documentary producer will be remembered for his great work, dogged determination and fine character.
Social Purchasing Portal impacts local economy
The 2nd Annual Social Purchasing Portal Holiday Shopping Bus Tour is a unique way shoppers can learn about the positive effect that buying locally can have on our economy.
Great food and music to be featured at popular fundraiser
The second annual Multi-Cultural Food Fare and Holiday Concert, hosted by the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, will serve up ethnic food and uplifting music from various genres.