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Annual Report 2008 / 09 Annual Report<Winnipeg’S incredible generosity<susan lewis looKS Forward< COURAGE AND CONVICTION IN THE FACE OF ECONOMIC ADVERSITY RADIO HOST ACE BURPEE’S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM CAMPAIGN 2008 celebrating DIVERSITY HELPING ALL WINNIPEGGERS FEEL AT HOME VOLUNTEERS THE NEXT GENEration MAKING A Featuring! DIFFERENCE 2008 / 09 < FORMER GANG MEMBER TURNS ROLE MODEL TREASUREr’s rEPORT < A REFUGEE EARNS FINANCIAL FREEDOM IN CANADA FINANCIAL StateMENTS < HOW everyday HEROES LIKE vanessa FOLSTER AGENCY PARTNER AND ARE BUILDING A SUPER COMMUNITY UNITED WAY PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS FUNDING UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2008 / 09 1 CONTENTS & A NOTE FROM THE CHAIR JACKIE LOWE, 2008 / 09 CHAIR, A UNITED WAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Features UNITED 21 Vanessa and Lord WINNIPEG Folster stand in front of the 21 “Hope Quilt,” which hangs Winnipeggers are in the Community Services extraordinary in so many building at Mount Carmel ways, but it’s our generosity Clinic – a United Way agency that springs immediately partner - to commemorate their to mind. 2008 grand opening. Vanessa’s contribution to the quilt is a While economic uncertainty this block that reads: “I hope that 7 past year threatened shortfalls COVER our community continues to and cuts for non-profit organiza- work together for the common tions across Canada, Winnipeg- gers showed unprecedented THE goals of safety and security for our children.” generosity and support for our ON community by raising $17.9 million for United Way. 5 WORKING THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES How United Way and Winnipeggers are staying strong in a tough Together, we’ve ensured an essen- economy tial network of nearly 100 United 5 ISSUE Way agency partners continues to 7 PULLING FOR WINNIPEG provide hope and opportunity for Local radio host Ace Burpee is awed by Winnipeggers’ generosity all of us when we need it most. and community spirit IN THIS IN Recognizing the amazing things 9 GETTING ENGAGED this community accomplishes How a Winnipeg couple plans to give a gift to all Winnipeggers on through United Way, the federal their wedding day and provincial governments jointly pledged $6.6 million to help United 10 URBAN EXCHANGE Way construct a new building in Connecting with Winnipeggers and new ways to discuss vital issues the heart of Winnipeg. 11 INSPIRING KIDS TO USE THEIR VOICE Thanks to their vision and support, A young scholarship winner gives back by creating a better life for we are able to create a gathering kids in care place for people, resources, ideas, and opportunities. I’m so proud to 10 15 A FRESH START IN CANADA have worked with all the people and organizations that It shines in Vanessa Folster, a real-life super-hero watching out for the How 3 refugees are embracing a new life in Winnipeg helped make this project a reality. safety of neighbourhood kids, making our community stronger and healthier for everyone. 17 THE POWER OF CHANGE Our community remains resilient, and will emerge A look at how some Winnipeggers are working together to create stronger tomorrow, thanks to this kind of generosity. And it shines in Jessica Edwards, a young leader inspiring peers to become lasting change Not simply financial generosity, but a generosity of spirit more active in shaping our city’s future. that never fails to shine. 17 A WAY OUT This annual report is a celebration of our unique spirit and the ways we are A Winnipeg teen puts gang life in perspective for other youth It shines in the partners and volunteers who are helping working together through United Way to make a powerful difference in each fulfill United Way’s promise to the community: better other’s lives. 19 WEAVING HER WAY IN WINNIPEG lives for everyone; and in the stories of human triumph One woman’s journey to a sound financial future 17 11 that result from this kind of collaboration. Thank you for playing a part in creating a united Winnipeg. 21 TAKING SAFETY TO THE STREETS A parent volunteer walks the beat in Winnipeg’s inner-city It shines in people like Kay Seng who, after fleeing from Burma as a refugee, built a new life in Canada by start- 23 LOOKING FORWARD ing a small business, and who still finds time to support President and CEO Susan Lewis talks about how United Way is 17 other newcomers. Jackie Lowe 15 preparing for the years ahead 2008 / 09 CHAIR, UNITED WAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES PHotograpHY IN THIS ISSUE PROVIDED BY ALSO IN THIS ISSUE TREASURER’S REPORT < FINANCIAL STATEMENTS < AGENCY PARTNER FUNDING DOUG LITTLE, DOUGLASLITTLEPHOTOGRAPHY.CA & 25 26 29 RUTH BONNEVILLE, SPIRITEDPHOTOGRAPHY.COM. 30 PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS FUNDING < 31 2008 / 09 VOLUNTEERS, COMMITTEES, COUNCILS & STAFF 2 UNITED WAY AT WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY JUNE 2009 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2008 / 09 3 spotligHT: STAYING STRONG IN A TOUGH ECONOMY “We have not had to cut support Thanks to Winnipegger’s gener- [SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE] for a single program or service as osity, United Way was able to do a result of the economic down- just that throughout 2008. Despite A SHOW OF turn,” says Kingsley Bowles, Chair economic uncertainty, Winnipeg- of United Way’s Community Invest- gers still raised over $17.9 million support ment Committee. ”Which is great for our community through United WORKING news because now more than Way. “The fact that we did it in such Uncertain times require certain action. On ever, our friends, family, neigh- an exceptionally challenging year May 5, 2009, United Way took action, reaching THR0UGH bours and coworkers are relying is absolutely incredible and proof out to Winnipeg workers affected by or facing on these resources.” of just how far Winnipeggers will job loss with a free public information session uncertain TIMES In fall of 2008, Carlos Rosales go for one another when it counts at the UFCW Training Centre. Representatives and his wife Yvonne were on The North End Community Renewal most,” says Bowles. from several United Way agency partners and How one Winnipeg man has the threshold of a new phase Corporation’s (NECRC) PATH Re- other community groups were on hand to offer I source Centre knows that firsthand. guidance and talk about supports in a number overcome downsizing by upgrading. in their lives. Their three sons Part of the money will help support “We’ve seen a huge increase – of areas including: were grown – the youngest job skills training, money manage- probably triple the number of new ment, financial counselling and in his first year of university. clients coming in since January,” @ EI claims and process Yvonne was also at univer- matched savings programs that says Vlessy Villanueva-Sanchez, @ Financial counselling sity, having returned a few give families the skills and confi- supervisor of the United Way agen- dence to maintain or regain financial years back to study @ Stress management cy partner’s Job Search Program. independence. social work. “I would certainly attribute that the @ Family counselling increase is probably because of the Carlos says these programs @ Addictions His entire adult life, Carlos had economic conditions.” are exactly what people in his worked steady as a welder and was position need. In April, he be- @ Career coaching Earlier that day, United Way hosted a Community Unemployed Help Con- looking forward to retiring at age 55 Shawn Mahoney, Executive Director gan upgrading his own skills in ference, giving representatives from United Way agency partners, labour @ Resumé development - just five years away. That’s when of United Way agency partner an advanced five-month welding and other community organizations an opportunity to connect and share the couple planned for Yvonne to Opportunities for Employment course through United Association @ Training and skills development information that will ensure Winnipeggers remain strong and resourceful take over as primary income earner, agrees. “Never before has there been Local Union 254 in conjunction with during uncertain times and can emerge stronger than ever. giving Carlos more time to indulge his such demand for employment assis- Manitoba Labour and Immigra- dream of starting his own business. tance services as a result of downsiz- tion. By November, he will have his [PARTNERS] [NEW SUPPORT] ing and layoffs,” he says. “We at OFE interprovincial Red Seal Certifica- But in January, after more than 32 are so appreciative of the funding tion and be ready to re-enter the job WORKING years, Carlos found himself out of support received from United Way. market, specializing in a career that work – laid off from a Winnipeg- This funding allows us to increase is currently short of trained workers. based farm equipment manufacturer our capacity and serve additional Then he and Yvonne will be back on TOGETHER where he’d worked the past 15 years. unemployed Winnipeg residents.” track toward their dreams. TO REDUCE poverty “The division I worked in, 95% of As a core funder, United Way will “Challenges are not without oppor- United Way of Winnipeg is founder of, and our business is in the U.S. - so with play a key role in ensuring our com- tunity,” says Carlos. “The resources provides office space and technical assistance the economy being so bad there, munity remains stable today, and are out there – you just have to ask to, the Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council. demand for product slowed right can emerge stronger tomorrow, questions and connect with people Comprised of 22 leaders from a variety of sec- down,” he says. “Nothing was mov- says Bowles. who can help.” ¢ ing so it became pretty clear that tors, the Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council ACCOUNTING FOR something was going to happen.” has made significant progress over the past < year, defining its aspiration statement (A City CHALLENGES Where Everyone Belongs); launching a new “It was an interruption in our plans CHANGE website (wprc.ca); and approving a for sure,” he says.
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