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Innovative, imaginative program boosts family literacy

Charitable Organizations, Culture, Education, Health & Safety, Our City, PhilanthropyBy Marie BouchardMarch 26, 2013

There’s a new player on the scene to help children develop early learning literacy skills: a cuddly stuffed toy through which a caregiver can interact with kids, tell stories, sing songs and read books.

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.

Soup Sisters, Broth Brothers cooking up a storm

Charitable Organizations, Food, Health & Safety, Philanthropy, Stories of GivingBy Rhonda PrepesMarch 22, 2013

After a successful launch, Winnipeg’s Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers is proving to be a successful social enterprise providing comfort to women and children through the making and donating of soup.

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.

CKUW hits 50 years and $59,000

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Education, Our City, Stories of GivingBy Julien CooperMarch 15, 20131 Comment

It was a fitting golden anniversary for University of Winnipeg radio station CKUW at this year’s Fundrive, where the community station raised a record amount in donations.

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.

Cindy’s story

Health & Safety, Philanthropy, Science & Technology, Stories of GivingBy Lorraine PelleyMarch 15, 2013

A young mother finds out she has cancer and is given less than a year to live. With a wonderful husband and two young children at home, she is now in a fight for her life.

Meditation, anyone?

Charitable Organizations, Health & Safety, Northwest, Religion & SpiritualityBy Mary CoswinMarch 14, 2013

Just imagine four days without phones, email and meal prep. Imagine instead sitting in silence, spending time outdoors, remembering your dreams and having time to ponder them.

L’Arche Tova Café – A Place of Hope

Charitable Organizations, Economy & Business, Food, Health & Safety, Northeast, PhilanthropyBy Rhonda PrepesMarch 13, 2013

A local café is providing meaningful employment for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities who often face societal challenges like isolation and discrimination.

Bike! celebrates cycling in Winnipeg and around Manitoba

Charitable Organizations, Environment, Health & Safety, Our Neighbourhoods, SportsBy Noah ErenbergMarch 11, 2013

With the advent of spring comes a creative look at cycling in and around Winnipeg. Two filmmakers have made a video for Green Action Centre all about biking through beautiful neighbourhoods and parks.

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