The Winnipeg Foundation's weekly radio program, where hosts Robert Zirk and Sonny Primolo speak with people and organizations who are working together to make Winnipeg better.
Shahina Siddiqui is the Executive Director of Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA.) In this instalment of Our Next 100, Shahina shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.
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The power of a community foundation is it allows citizens to work together to make a greater difference. The Foundation has always appreciated that each donor has their own passions, and offers givin…
For 10 years, CanU has been inspiring and building confidence in youth Grades 5-12 through its mentorship and educational programs. During the month of June, CanU is hosting the CanU Challenge, where…
Volunteer Manitoba has a long history of supporting, celebrating and building capacity for volunteerism in our province. Its newest program, Support2Support, is designed for leaders in Winnipeg's cha…
Baljot Rai is a Grade 9 student at St. Paul’s High School and Youth in Philanthropy participant. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Baljot shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.
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Our Annual Legacy Circle Celebration couldn't be in person this year, so we did the next best thing: A digital celebration for all of our Legacy Circle Members! Join us on BeCause Radio for highlight…
Meals on Wheels Winnipeg has been serving Winnipeg for more than 50 years, delivering nutritious meals to people in need.
BeCause Radio spoke with Rhonda Gardner, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels…
In the sixth episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1970s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1970s/supporting-…
The sixth episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1970s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1970s/unrest-locally-and-…
Jessica da Silva is the Director of Youth Agencies Alliance. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Jessica shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.
About Our Next 100: We invited community membe…
Peter Koroma is the Founder of Sierra Leone Refugee Resettlement. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Peter shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.
About Our Next 100: We invited community me…
Since 1958, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre has been engaging Manitobans through live theatre. BeCause Radio spoke with Camilla Holland, Executive Director of Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, to learn mo…
Learn more about Agency Funds at The Winnipeg Foundation, and how they help provide some financial stability for local charitable organizations, enabling staff to plan for the future.
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Learn more about the history of collaborative efforts between The Winnipeg Foundation and United Way Winnipeg.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/incredible-impact/workin…
The Honourable Janice Filmon, C.M., O.M., is Manitoba’s 25th Lieutenant Governor. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Her Honour shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.
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Artists in Healthcare Manitoba has been bringing music and art to patients and visitors in hospitals and health centres for the past two decades.
BeCause Radio spoke with Shirley Grierson, Executive D…
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is one of The Winnipeg Foundation's first arts grant recipients, in 1961. Since then, RWB has continued to create outstanding performances in Winnipeg and beyond.
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May is Asian Heritage Month, and the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba is celebrating through a lineup of virtual events recognizing and celebrating the contributions and achievements of Asian-Canad…
Artivism and Witness Blanket: Preserving a Legacy are two new exhibits at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights highlighting art that has sparked activism and action for human rights around the world.
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Noreen Mian is the Executive Director of the Rainbow Resource Centre. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Noreen shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.
About Our Next 100: We invited communi…