BeCause Radio
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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 195
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2021
Our Next 100: Josh Ruth and Eddie Ayoub
Eddie Ayoub is an artist, a 30-year participant in Winnipeg’s art community, and Artistic Director of Wanda Koop’s community art organization, Art City. Josh Ruth is a self-proclaimed art enabler who…
Expanding scope supports a growing city
In the fifth episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1960s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1960s/expanding-s…
Learning, growing and healing through art
Learn more about how the arts contribute to the well-being of individuals and are part of a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfd…
Exciting growth, troubling divisions
The fifth episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1960s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1960s/exciting-growth-tro…
Committing to learning and growing on our shared journey of truth and reconciliation
The Foundation is on a journey of truth and reconciliation, and is committed to learning and evolving as we pursue social justice and equity for all.
Our Next 100: Sky Bridges
Sky Bridges assumed the position of CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation April 27, 2021 – the first day of the community foundation’s second century. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Sky shares his visi…
Sharing stories and celebrating philanthropy in action through art
2021 has been a busy year for the Winnipeg Art Gallery, with the recent grand opening of Qaumajuq, the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world. And, on April 27th, the Winnip…
A lifetime of firsts: Muriel Sprague Richardson
Muriel Richardson is a significant figure in The Winnipeg Foundation’s history. She was the first female Winnipeg Foundation Board member, serving with distinction from 1944 to 1962. She broke ground…
Celebrating women’s role in philanthropy
Women’s organizations have played key roles in the advancement of the nonprofit sector. It can be argued that women’s organizations, whether formal service groups or informal in structure, are an ess…
Providing more than food to those in need in our community
Harvest Manitoba has been serving the community for more than 35 years, and while it might be best known for its network of food banks across the province, it’s expanded its scope to provide more tha…
Fostering social engagement and connection among older Manitobans
Since 1957, A&O Support Services for Older Adults has been been providing innovative programs and services that empower and support older Manitobans, improve their quality of life, and increase conne…
Supporting the expanding scope of healthy living
The Foundation’s support for Health and Wellness initiatives has spanned its entire granting history.
https://www.wpgfdn.org/1950s/supporting-the-expanding-scope-of-healthy-living/
Responding to urgent needs
In the fourth episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1950s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1950s/responding…
Providing education and training opportunities for Indigenous students
"It's not just an education facility; it's about growth and new beginnings." - Haven Stumpf, Executive Director of Urban Circle Training Centre
Urban Circle Training Centre provides culturally appropr…
Challenges and celebrations as Winnipeg grows
The fourth episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1950s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1950s/challenges-and-cel…
Making an impact by supporting deserving students
Scholarship donors and funds at The Winnipeg Foundation have made a difference in the lives of students for many decades. BeCause Radio spoke with Anna-Maria Pozzi, Student Awards Specialist at The W…
Investing in deserving students
Scholarships and bursaries reward students’ hard work, recognize need and support dreams. Throughout The Foundation’s history, many donors have chosen to establish these funds and countless students …
Acting as an ally for accessible education
Learn more about The Winnipeg Foundation's support for Literacy, Education and Employment initiatives: https://www.wpgfdn.org/1940s/acting-as-an-ally-for-accessible-education/
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Helping learners thrive in a supportive community
BeCause Radio spoke with Daniel Swaka, Executive Director of The Peaceful Village program, to learn more about how The Peaceful Village has been continuing to provide after school programming that no…
Providing supports and resources for newcomer parents and their children
Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network is a settlement organization providing newcomers with family resources including English classes, child care, and parenting. BeCause Radio spoke with Valerie C…