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United Way Reaches 2009 Campaign Goal

The United Way of Winnipeg unveiled Thursday how much money was raised as part of their 2009 fundraising campaign.
The organization said earlier in the week they were within $200,000 of what is needed to maintain a stable network of essential programs and services for the coming year.
In September, the lofty goal of $18,218,778 was announced, [...]

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Siloam Mission and United Way Desperately Need Your Help

Siloam Mission at 300 Princess Street is in urgent need of Christmas gifts for boys and girls age 8-15 years. The gifts will be handed out to patrons during the holiday season, so their children will have something to open on Christmas Day.
Donations can be dropped off at the shelter, or arranged by calling 956-4344.
As [...]

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Mmmm … 300 Dozen Cupcakes!

Thursday morning on your way to work, swing by the Shindico parking lot near Confusion Corner (Organza & Dollarama lot) and pick up a few cupcakes.
Local radio station CURVE 94.3 and The Cupcake Corner will be teaming up in support of the United Way to sell 300 dozen of the tasty treats.
A dozen sells for [...]

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What is Poverty? Survey Results Unveiled

Back in April, the United Way and Urban Exchange asked for input from the public on what poverty means to them in the city of Winnipeg.
Over 2,800 people responded and their answers helped shape the report that was released this week on the findings. About 66% of the respondents were females aged 25-34 and the [...]

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Students Get Chilled to Raise Money for United Way

Fifty-three brave students and their professors from the U of M’s Asper School of Business braved the single-digit temperatures on Thursday morning for a great cause.
The students plunged into ice-cold water as part of “Chillin’ for Charity” in support of the United Way.
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Participants warmed up after in a hot tub sitting in the back of [...]

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Ian Logan Reaches Twitter Goal, United Way Gets $500

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ safety Ian Logan (@ianlogan31) surpassed his goal of 1,000 followers on Twitter Tuesday evening. The CFL player and Hot 103’s Ace Burpee donated a combined $500 to United Way Winnipeg in the form of a giant cheque on Wednesday morning during Bomber practice.
The mission started a couple months ago and gained momentum [...]

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Blue Bomber Safety on a Twitter Mission

Twitter is a powerful marketing tool, but when used to help out charity, its use is limitless. Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ safety #31 Ian Logan wants to be the first CFL player to reach 1,000 followers on the miroblogging site.
For about the last week, Logan has been twittering that he and Hot 103’s Ace Burpee will [...]

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United Way Bringing City’s Young Minds Together

The United Way is hosting a unique event to encourage Winnipeg’s young business and community leaders to come together. The organization’s GenNext Council is hosting Red October at Blush Ultra Club on Thursday, October 15.
“It’s all about networking, getting connected to activities that make a difference in the community,” said Eric Friesen, Director of Engagement.
There’s [...]

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United Way’s 2009 Campaign Takes Off (PHOTOS)

The United Way kicked off their 2009 fundraising campaign on Friday with the 6th annual Plane Pull. 1,300 people from the business, labour, government and non-profit sectors helped get things underway.
The organization is aiming towards $18,218,778 from generous Winnipeggers this year — which shouldn’t be a problem. Due to an already successful start to the [...]

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United Way Pulling Together for 2009 Campaign

United Way of Winnipeg is kicking off their 2009 fundraising campaign later today by flexing some muscle.
20 teams from workplaces across the city will take part in the Competitive Pull — an attempt to heave a 191,000 lb Boeing 7-27. In the Fun Pull, another 21 teams will try their hand at towing a 90,000 [...]

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Pirates Will Dig Up Treasure for United Way

It may not be Halloween yet, but you can break out your best pirate costume early.
Pony Corral Pier 7 on Pembina is holding the always popular Pirates at the Pier tonight, in support of the United Way.
Featuring live entertainment, a pig roast, and prizes for the best costume, having a swashbuckling good time is almost [...]

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Esso Donating One Penny Per Litre to United Way

Posted by Sarah Klein
If your gas tank is near empty, try to stretch it out until tomorrow before filling up.
A select number of Esso gas stations across Winnipeg will be donating one cent per litre to the United Way on Friday.
Along with the charitable initiative, Esso will also host community barbecues at the following four [...]

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