A late businesswoman has made the largest donation ever to a Canadian charity with a $500 million gift to The Winnipeg Foundation.
Winnipeg Foundation Receives Largest Donation Ever
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The Winnipeg Foundation Distributed Nearly $85M in 2021
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Foundation had a record-breaking year in 2021 by distributing $84.9 million to approximately 1,100 charities.
Winnipeg Foundation Supporting Local Charities with $3.9M
WINNIPEG — Twenty local charities have received a combined $3.97 million from The Winnipeg Foundation.
New Indigenous Art Installation Unveiled at The Forks
WINNIPEG — A new art installation at The Forks is encouraging respect between Indigenous and settler cultures.
St. Amant Receives $950K Grant from Winnipeg Foundation
St. Amant has received a $950,000 grant to improve healthcare for people with developmental disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
New Arch, Fountain Monument at The Forks
A new structure at The Forks has decades of history tied to it. The Winnipeg Foundation unveiled the Alloway Arch and adjoining Widow’s Mite Fountain on Tuesday. The public amenity was created from the façade of the historic Alloway and Champion Bank building after...
Toews Lends Support to Winnipeg Foundation Nourishment Campaign
Winnipeg-born Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will be the face of a new 10-week campaign in support of The Winnipeg Foundation. The Foundation is building the Nourishing Potential Fund, which grants community organizations to provide healthy meals, cooking...
Winnipeg Foundation Awards Nearly $23M in Grants
By Sarah Klein The Winnipeg Foundation awarded a record $22.9 million in charity grants in 2014. A total of 860 organizations benefited from funding last year, including Good Neighbours, which provides a variety of programs and supports to Winnipeg seniors. “The past...
Winnipeg Grocers Make $25K Donation to Police Endowment Fund
A family of local business owners have made a $25,000 contribution to the WPS Endowment Fund. Moe and Munther Zeid, owners of FoodFare, presented the large cheque to Winnipeg police Chief Devon Clunis at a news conference on Thursday. The fund was established through...
New Kitchen a Holiday Blessing for Lighthouse Mission
WINNIPEG -- Just in time for the holiday season, the Lighthouse Mission is taking full advantage of its new kitchen to help serve their more than 250 patrons daily. Through Project Echo and the Winnipeg Foundation, the mission was create new space with additional...
CJNU Cozies Up to Winnipeg Foundation for New Digs
Nostalgia radio station CJNU 93.7 FM has found a new home next to the offices of the Winnipeg Foundation. The two organizations work closely together and will be sharing space on the 13th floor of the Richardson Building at the corner of Portage and Main. The...
Youth Share Ideas at Annual Philanthropy Conference
By Brian Schultz Students from 28 schools and community agencies will gather today for the 12th annual Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) conference. The Winnipeg Foundation released a report recently where younger Winnipeggers graded the city a C when it came to giving...
