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
Supporting the war abroad, rebuilding at home
The third episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1940s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1940s/supporting-the-war-…
Building a reputation for reliability
In the third episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1940s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1940s/building-a-…
Dalnavert Museum hosts the Elizabeth Alloway Lecture Series
BeCause Radio spoke with Charlene Van Buekenhout, Programming and Marketing DIrector for Dalnavert Museum, to learn more about the museum, along with the Elizabeth Alloway Lecture Series, which takes…
Providing treatment and care for Manitobans with cancer and advancing cancer research
Since 1913, CancerCare Manitoba has supported Manitobans through treatment and supportive care, while also promoting cancer prevention and working to advance cancer and blood disorder research.
BeCaus…
Celebrating a loved one through a gift to The Foundation
Learn more about how memorial and tribute gifts to The Winnipeg Foundation have been a meaningful way to celebrate or remember a loved one for nearly a century.
For a print version of this story, visi…
Facilitating mentorships that encourage young people to dream big
Evan Maydaniuk, Director of Development & Marketing with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg, joins us to talk about how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg changes lives through its mentorship pro…
“Peter Below”
A brief biography of Peter Lowe, The Foundation’s first Executive Director, written by Dr. Gordon Goldsborough.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1930s/peter-below/
Supporting programs that help kids be kids
Learn more about The Winnipeg Foundation's history of support for recreational programs, including summer camps.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1930s/supporting-progra…
Making an impact by tackling food insecurity
Fresh air camps of Lake Winnipeg
A story about the fresh air camps of Lake Winnipeg, adapted from the article by James Burns and Dr. Gordon Goldsborough.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/incredible-impa…
Investing in medical research and patient care
BeCause Radio spoke with Jonathon Lyon, President and CEO of Health Sciences Centre Foundation, to learn more about HSC Foundation, and its investments in medical research and patient care.
Increasing prominence and support for community
In the second episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1930s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1930s/increasing…
Living through the Great Depression
The second episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1930s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1930s/living-through-the…
Right time, right place, right person
In this story, written by Tim Higgins, learn about how William Alloway created The Winnipeg Foundation to give back to the community that helped him succeed.
For a print version of this story, visit h…
Supporting the city she loved
A woman of means, Elizabeth Alloway created The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with her spouse.
This story was written by Tim Higgins.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.or…
Dealing in Métis scrip
Winnipeg’s colonial heritage cannot be ignored. While William Forbes Alloway established a community foundation that has come to signify the strength of community philanthropy and the vital importanc…
Setting the tone
Find out how The Foundation’s first six grants, made in 1922, set the tone for its future work by addressing inequities and supporting those in vulnerable situations.
This story was informed by resear…
Ensuring adaptability and responsiveness
Learn about how Community funds ensure The Winnipeg Foundation can support the community’s changing needs and emerging opportunities.
This story was informed by research done by Dr. Gordon Goldsborou…