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YMCA - YWCA, Winnipeg $100,000

The Y has embarked on a major campaign to improve its facilities.  This grant, payable over 4 years, will partly fund improvements at the Elmwood Branch.

Town of Morris $10,000

A health and wellness centre is being developed within existing municipal recreational facilities in Morris.

Prendergast Centre Association, Winnipeg $15,000

The Prendergast Centre is a multi-purpose building which serves day cares, seniors groups and drop-ins.  A new roof will improve the facility.

Christmas Cheer Board of Greater Winnipeg $10,000

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle, Winnipeg $5,000

Winnipeg Harvest $5,000

Union Gospel Mission, Winnipeg $2,500

Christmas LITE, Winnipeg $2,500

Christmas Cheer Funds in Rural Manitoba $5,000

The Foundation has traditionally helped agencies that are helping others at Christmas.

Salvation Army, Winnipeg $10,000

Improvements are being made to the facility that houses the Army's Multicultural Family Centre in St. Vital.

 

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Mediation Services, Winnipeg $5,000

A national conference dealing with conflict resolution is being held in Winnipeg.

Reaching E-Quality Employment Services, Winnipeg $5,000

REES helps disabled people find employment.  New exterior signage will help people find REES.

Hope Centre, Winnipeg $3,696

Adults with intellectual challenges are served by Hope Centre.  It will provide a communication device for non-verbal clients.

The Pas Association for Human Development $10,000

L'Arche Winnipeg $10,000

Intellectually handicapped adults are the clients of these agencies.  Capital projects were funded in both cases.

North Winnipeg Handivan, Pine Falls $3,392

Morden Handivan $6,000

Handivans help to maintain the independence of the mobility disadvantaged.  New vehicles were acquired with the help of these grants.

Winnipeg Harvest $5,000

A new umbrella agency will serve all food banks in Manitoba.  This grant helped with the organizational expenses.

Siloam Mission, Winnipeg $50,000

Payable over 2 years, this award will help Siloam provide shelter for the homeless.

Flavie-Laurent Centre, Winnipeg $10,000

A new cargo van will help Flavie-Laurent serve the poor of, primarily, St. Boniface.

Association for Community Living - Manitoba $15,000

Research on the integration of children with developmental challenges in rural daycares is being conducted by ACL - Manitoba.

 

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SEED Winnipeg $50,000

A new building will consolidate SEED's activities which include community development, empowerment of families and skills building.  It works in Winnipeg's North End.

Augustine United Church, Winnipeg $2,381

Augustine operates a drop-in program for street people known as the Oak Table.  It will acquire a new fridge and dishwasher.

The Laurel Centre, Winnipeg $10,000

Women who have experienced childhood or adolescent abuse receive counselling and guidance at The Laurel Centre.  A new facility has been purchased and is being renovated.

Westminster Housing Society, Winnipeg $25,000

The WHS seeks to provide affordable, quality rental accommodation to low income families.  The insulation in some of its units is being upgraded.

Austin & District Community Hall $25,000

Community halls are the focus of rural life.  Austin is building a new facility to international energy efficiency standards.

Marymound Inc., Winnipeg $25,000

Marymound helps young people regain control of their lives.  Capital renovations have been undertaken at the agency's main campus.

Take Pride Winnipeg! $5,000

New office equipment has been purchased.  Take Pride seeks to encourage a clean, attractive city.

 

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Elizabeth Fry Society $10,000

The Society serves women who have been in conflict with the law.  A new heating and ventilation system has been acquired.

Matthew Frost Sports Fund $5,000

The Winnipeg Foundation has established a fund to honour Matthew Frost who left a legacy of determination and fair play.

Community Foundations of Canada $5,000

This grant helped several rural Manitoba community foundations attend the bi-annual conference of the CFC.

Town of Gladstone $40,000

A community complex is the heart of activity in any rural town.  Gladstone is builiding an outstanding, LEED standard complex.  This grant is payable over 4 years.

Indian Family Centre, Winnipeg $10,000

A multi-purpose facility, primarily for Native families, is operated by the Christian Reformed Church.  Capital repairs have been supported.

Brandon Salutes $5,000

The people of Brandon and area are demonstrating their support for military familes based at CFB Shilo with signage and banners.  The project was assisted with this award.

Open Access Resource Centre, Winnipeg $10,000

The OARC provides devices to individuals with communication difficulties.  This grant helped to purchase such equipment.

Disabled Sail Manitoba $10,000

Disabled sailors use a facility at the Fort Whyte Centre to learn and enjoy sailing.   Infrastructure improvements at the site were funded.