The Winnipeg Foundation

Today, let's educate, advocate, and inspire action. By raising awareness, we fight stigma, support those living with HIV/AIDS, and honour the memories of those we've lost. You might be surprised to learn that Dr. Dick Smith was one of the first doctors in the city to treat HIV/AIDS in our city. His legacy lives on through a fund at The Foundation - Dr. Dick Smith Fund for the Health and Well-Being of Sexual Minorities - which supports Our Own Health Centre, a sanctuary for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Your gift to this fund is lifeline. It ensures that everyone receives the respectful, inclusive, and holistic care they deserve. Together, we can continue Dr. Smith's legacy and help build ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’ For Good. Forever. https://loom.ly/7PS4vaA WorldAIDSDay #EndAIDS #CommunityCare #FeaturedFund

Winnipeg's harsh winters pose significant health risks for individuals experiencing homelessness, especially with limited access to warm shelter, clothing, nutritious food, and healthcare. THANK YOU to the Extreme Weather Response Committee who formulated the Winnipeg Winter Weather Response Plan, which aims to protect vulnerable members of our community. 🙏 🙏 🙏 The Foundation is pleased to support the Overnight Temporary Warming Shelter initiative, in collaboration with Siloam Mission and its pop-up shelter partners, Sunshine House, 1JustCity , The Salvation Army Winnipeg Centre of Hope, Main Street Project Inc. - The funds ensure this shelter can begin operations providing immediate relief and a safe space for those in need during the winter months. It's through this collective action that we are building ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’ #Winnipeg #CommunitySupport #WinterResponsePlan #CollectiveAction

🎙️New podcast drop 🎙️ Peter McMullen, Executive Director of Lighthouse Mission, shares his personal journey through addiction and homelessness. His story highlights how Lighthouse Mission transforms lives with compassion, hope, empathy, love, and a commitment to community. Tune in now! https://lnkd.in/euZsW8BE #Winnipeg #LocalPodcast #NonProfitNetworks

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Led by the powerful beat of the drums, more than 200 supporters marched through the streets of downtown Winnipeg for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Elders reminded us of the sacredness of women and challenged us to reflect - beyond today, what are we doing to ensure the safety of women? We are deeply grateful to Clan Mothers Healing Village and Knowledge Centre for inviting us to walk alongside you and our community partners to help build ‘A Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’ #StopGenderBasedViolence #Winnipeg #ClanMothers

🏠 Building hope for Winnipeg 🏠 Imagine 'a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all' — a city where every family has access to safe, affordable housing. Thanks to two new transitional housing projects women and children escaping gender-based violence now have a place to rebuild their lives. University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation and the West Central Women's Resource Centre are leading the projects and operating partners include New Journey Housing, Ikwe Widdjiitiwin, and Family Dynamics . Read "Building Hope," featured in The Foundation's 2024 Fall Working Together Magazine. https://loom.ly/fupAZmk #AffordableHousing #CommunityPride #Winnipeg #GenderBasedViolence

National Housing Day serves as a reminder that access to safe, affordable housing is a basic need—and yet, as highlighted in our “Winnipeg’s Vital Signs” report, our city is at a crisis point. At The Winnipeg Foundation, we recognize that stable housing is the foundation for a strong, vibrant community. That’s why we make grants towards housing projects that: 🏠 ✅ Create more affordable housing options 🏠 ✅ Support innovative solutions to homelessness 🏠 ✅ Build inclusive neighborhoods to help foster a sense of belonging This work ties directly to our 2023–2026 Strategic Plan goal of fostering community well-being through responsive granting and collaboration. Together we can help ensure we are building ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’ Discover more key findings in our publications! https://loom.ly/lM7VpR4 #NationalHousingDay #Winnipeg #Community #AffordableHousing

With the current postal strike impacting mail delivery, we understand this can pose challenges for traditional giving methods. But nothing can stop the spirit of giving! This season, explore alternative ways to make an impact and support the causes you care about most. Learn more about adapting to giving challenges this season in Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) article: https://lnkd.in/g36hteJa #Winnipeg #GivingSeason

🎙️New podcast drop - Why Volunteering Matters🎙️ Join three inspiring leaders—Ashley Seymour Executive Director Volunteer Manitoba, Daniel Hidalgo Founder of CommUnity204, and Rana Ahmed, Mayor’s Volunteer Service Award recipient—as they dive into the impact of volunteering in our city, how to get involved, and why mentorship matters. Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can make a difference! 💫 Why did you start volunteering? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Listen here: https://loom.ly/MmiDAVM 🎧 #Winnipeg #VolunteerManitoba #CommunityImpact

This is what generosity and unity look like in action! Thank you, Ian McCausland, for capturing this beautiful cover image. It highlights the powerful story between Winnipeg Transit employees and one of our community partners - Main Street Project Inc. !   Read the cover story today! #Winnipeg