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winnipeg’s unique spirit of generosity all that kids can be From poverty to possibility healthy people strong communities Q&a investing in our community creating real & lasting change 2010 / 11 treasurer’s report ı Financial statements ı agency partner Funding ı programs & partnerships Funding 2010 / 11 united way annual RepoRtcontents

Most people know United Way as the organization that brings our community together to raise money in support of an essential network of agencies and programs. In fact, that’s just the beginning – a means to enable partnerships and investments that: help kids be all they can be move people fRom poveRty to possibility inspiRe healthy people, stRong communities Together, these strategies focus on giving Winnipeggers the tools and support to achieve success and create real and lasting change.

16 Dorota Blumczynska, executive director of Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM), with Yohannes Yemane, a “messenger of hope.”

2010 / 11 ANNUAL REPORT  WINNIPEG’S ESSENTIAL NETWORK

WINNIPEG’S UNIQUE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY ALL THAT KIDS CAN BE FROM POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY HEALTHY PEOPLE STRONG COMMUNITIES 3 9 Q&A INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY CREATING REAL & LASTING CHANGE geneRosity stewaRdship 2010 / 11 TREASURER’S REPORT ı FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ı AGENCY PARTNER FUNDING ı PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS FUNDING Every day, Winnipeggers embrace Every dollar donated through the annual our city’s unique spirit of generosity campaign is managed by a diverse team by giving their time, money and of volunteers and staff who spend almost energy. Three supporters describe 14,000 hours each year reviewing results. what inspires them to give. Meet volunteer Ans Norman. all that From poverty healthy people, kids can be to possibility strong communities

12 16 22 higher a piece of seeds of potential furniture creates change at community gilbert park

investing partnerships investing 11 helping kids choose 14 partners with a purpose 20 integral part oF graduation over gang liFe Learn how the three R’s community After school programs offer of recycling are creating Opportunities abound at positive alternatives opportunities for a better life for Up Shoppe everyone

partnerships partnerships 12 youth supporting youth investing 22 working together to Young volunteers are climbing 16 Furnishing hope and make a neighbourhood stairs and a whole lot more stability to make a difference in our blossom New meaning to finding change Day of Caring connects community in a couch workplaces with much-needed projects in our community

seeing is believing changing tides 2 Looking back at 2010 with Allan Fineblit 30 A personal message from Susan Lewis your best made better transparency 7 Meet sponsored executive Anthony Niiganii 31 Treasurer’s report, financial statements a welcoming place essential network 24 A new home for your United Way 35 Agency partner funding, programs & partnerships funding tracking progress, taking action 28 See how Peg is measuring a wealth oF expertise Winnipeg’s well-being 37 Volunteers, committees, councils, staff Seeing is believing

with the International Institute for Sus- tainable Development and many others to develop Peg, is one example. Peg is Winnipeg’s community indicator system – giving us a picture of how our city is doing on the things important to us as a community and inspiring us to work together to make Winnipeg even stronger. Perhaps one of the finest demon- I recently saw figures regarding the stag- strations of Winnipeggers partnering gering number of volunteer hours that for a common cause can be seen in the Winnipeggers devote to our United Way. results of United Way’s 2010 fundraising Whenever we have a successful cam- campaign: more than $18.9 million. While a note from paign, create an exciting new initiative, remarkable in and of itself, the real story the chair hold a special event or work with any one is what that accomplishment is making of nearly 100 agency partners, volunteers possible. Beyond ensuring the stabil- are always front and centre. As one of ity of an essential network of programs those volunteers, I can say what we do and services that tens of thousands of wouldn’t be possible without a team of Winnipeggers count on - including an talented professional staff working in the increase in funding to organizations background. whose funding was held flat during the It is not surprising that with an army of economic uncertainty last year - it has volunteers providing stewardship, leader- enabled United Way’s first call for new ship and an array of diverse skills and program proposals since 2007. Stability experiences, teamed with a dedicated and innovation is the catalyst for more and talented staff, United Way of Win- lives positively changed and ultimately a nipeg has had remarkable success again better Winnipeg. this year. See for yourself all the amazing things How else would United Way’s new Winnipeggers are accomplishing to- building go from a vision, to a blueprint, gether through United Way. This annual to reality in just over a year? All without report is filled with wonderful stories of funds raised through the annual cam- relationships, partnerships and col- paign thanks to generous support from laborations that are spanning all sectors three levels of government and a small and bringing people together for a single group of private donors. purpose: to create positive and lasting United Way’s new home in the heart change for more lives than we ever could of the city is now a centre for further col- alone. I truly believe that together we are laboration and social innovation thanks to helping make our city a safe, vibrant and the foresight and dedication of Winnipeg- caring community. gers who recognize that real and lasting change requires focused, sustained, long-term solutions. Even its location – on historic Main Street where Winnipeg’s roots run deepest – represents a symbol of hope and vitality. The following pages are full of the impact of partnerships made possible Allan Fineblit through United Way; the kind of partner- 2010 / 2011 Chair ships that make United Way unique in our United Way of Winnipeg community. United Way’s partnership Board of Trustees

2 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca Last year, United Way announced an ambitious goal in response to increased need for services. Once again, Winnipeggers responded with extraordinary generosity, raising over $18.9 million. It is this commitment to United Way’s annual campaign that is the cornerstone of creating a stronger, safer community. In their own words, here’s why Winnipeggers are some of the most generous people in the country! generosity individual

Generosity the GenNext Way Like many people, Mark Schollenberg’s introduction to United Way was through a pledge form stapled to his paystub. “I was working at MLCC at the time. Their goal was 100% branch participation, so I started with a dollar or two a pay- cheque, something I could live without. But from there you really begin to learn about what your money is going towards. When you look at that list of 100 agencies, I think everyone knows mark scholleNberG dIGs someone touched by, or directly affected by United Way.” deep IN more Ways thaN oNe WheN It comes to carING Each year, MLCC also lends United Way a member of staff for oUr commUNIty …continued next page

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 3 GenNext offers Winnipeggers in their 20s and 30s I got to see just how many people flexible opportunities to get involved in United Way touches, not just downtown making a difference or people of a certain income level, but in our city. really everyone

…continued from previous page “When you break it down, after the tax to participate as a sponsored executive. benefit, it works out to about $13 a week. Part of a University of Manitoba accred- That’s a couple of drinks with friends or a ited Leadership Development Program, bottle of wine. It comes off your cheque Get involved. these sponsored executives (SEs) pro- right away so you don’t even miss the vide direction and support to campaign money, and you get the tax receipt right volunteers in workplaces throughout the on your T4. It’s just easy.” city. Mark was offered the opportunity. But Mark wanted to do more. Encour- “I said sure. It was full time work and aged by RBC’s culture of community you got paid for it. But I got to see just involvement, he once again turned to how many people United Way touches, United Way and the newly formed Gen- not just downtown or people of a certain Next council. One of their first initiatives income level, but really everyone. The was a Day of Caring with residents and other part was seeing how many people agency staff in Gilbert Park. Call or text in a variety of jobs—not just CEOs or “It was an amazing experience. At the GenNext Manager senior managers but people at all levels— end of the day, you could just see the Erin Bartlett at really support United Way.” physical change in the neighbourhood, After graduating from university with and you could also see the change 226-7432 a commerce degree, Mark found a job in the residents. Everyone’s a little bit at RBC, one of the city’s top 50 cam- more proud and they’re planting flowers paigns. He was invited to a Leadership in their yard.” presentation where Heather Grant-Jury, Four years later, the GenNext Day of United Way’s campaign chair at the time, Caring Mark helped launch is still going was the speaker. strong. Working at an RBC branch on “Heather was talking about her decision McPhillips, he routinely sees Gilbert resi- to become a Leader—how she went home, dents he worked with. talked to her husband, and with no idea “When I’m out on lunch or shopping how they were going to afford it closed I’ll run into someone who remembers her eyes and signed the pledge form. That me, and I remember them. It’s neat to kind of inspired me. Here’s someone, not a see the changes. If we want Winnipeg millionaire, and they can do it.” to be a better place it’s up to us to work On his entry level salary of $32,000 a together. It really comes down to the year, Mark made the leap to Leadership people who live in the city now, so let’s and pledged $1200. make it happen.” 

4 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca generosity individual

When his daughter was born with severe disabilities, Wally Skomoroh quickly learned how support for United Way makes a difference. S how

labour leader Me the wally skomoroh inspires others Way to action

“We went to SMD, CNIB and all these Every year, he increases his gift. “I just would show me how United Way actu- other programs,” he says. “At the time up it by five bucks a pay day. Five dollars ally functioned, the nuts and bolts of you think it’s all government, but you more is nothing for me, but yet it’s sig- it, and I was quite impressed with the learn very quickly it’s not. A lot of it nificant. If everyone decided to give five efficiencies.” comes through individual donations to more, I mean the impact in our commu- Besides thousands of hours de- that program or through United Way.” nity, we’d be able to do all the things we voted by staff and volunteers to monitor Last year Winnipeggers’ extraordinary need to do for every program.” investments and steward donor dollars, generosity helped create security and Wally, and indeed many of his brothers Wally recognized the shining endorse- stability for a vital network of programs and sisters in the labour movement, have ment the Province of Manitoba provides and services just when need for them proven time and again that Leadership by way of an annual grant that supports was at its greatest. doesn’t end with the dollars and cents. United Way’s fundraising and adminis- A large part of that was thanks to “The money’s the money, but Leader- tration costs. Leadership donors, individuals who give ship is also about setting the proper ex- “Knowing the government subsi- at least $1200 per year. Proud to do his ample. Leadership is influencing people dizes United Way, that’s a good thing to part, Wally has been a Leadership donor in a positive way.” know that every penny I give goes to a since joining CUPE in 2006 as a national One of the biggest influences on his program.” staff representative. decision to become a donor was Manitoba Wally became a proverbial cog in the “Giving that first $1200 was…not that Federation of Labour president Kevin Re- machine when he was offered an oppor- it was the hard part, but our family is very beck. With a long history as a volunteer for tunity to work alongside United Way of structured in terms of budget. But we a variety of United Way programs, partner- Winnipeg’s fundraising team as a spon- looked at the books and said ‘We can do ships and initiatives, Kevin exposed Wally sored executive. Interestingly enough, it this. It’s our responsibility to do this.’” to the organization’s inner workings. was part of the Leadership Development Wally’s commitment didn’t end there. “I’d go see him in his office and he Program created by his friend and men-

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 5 generosity C nanad In s staff, pictured here during United Way’s official organization campaign kickoff and plane pull [it’s] a good thing in September 2010, are among thousands of Winnipeggers who to know that pull together for our community every penny I give goes to a program

tor Kevin Rebeck. “Part of the training for that was going on agency visits. Then you see, man my dollar is going to something special. Like a family learning how to manage their money. Money is tight and money management is more important than ever. That sealed the deal.” Invigorated and inspired, Wally was already looking for another way to get involved when he crossed paths with maven of the labour movement, Sandra Oakley. Director of the CUPE regional office, she’s been involved in United Way’s campaign cabinet for many years. “I saw the fulfillment in her and how she felt rewarded by doing the work and I said ‘You know what, that’s a pretty nice feeling and I see the glow in her and I wouldn’t mind having a glow about doing something right.’” Wally brought his inspiration, insight and considerable charisma to his own CUPE campaign. “Part of my job is to encourage more people to be involved in their union. At the same time I want to get people to be more involved in their community and the best way to help our community is United Way.” Last year he led the charge for Lead- ership at CUPE, and with a team of volunteers, won their workplace a Quantum Leap Award for increasing donations by more than 25 per cent. But this is one labour Leader who won’t rest long on his laurels. He’s got his sights set on some lofty, but surpris- ingly simple goals. “Programs! Keeping kids active and O Canad! busy. When there’s despair and frustra- tion of no future, that’s when you have crime. Let’s give young people the hope When it comes to supporting community, attitude,” says Dan Lussier, Canad Inns’ of having a fulfilled life in this community. United Way is a big destination centre chief financial officer. Then crime won’t be an issue. We can’t for Canad Inns’ 2800 employees. “We In Winnipeg, Canad Inns employees just wait for government alone to do it; are proud to be a community-minded raised over $137,000 through their 2010 we have to help ourselves. And we help corporation with a tradition of family United Way workplace campaign – more ourselves through United Way.”  involvement and a responsible corporate than $40,000 over the previous year, earn-

6 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca sponsored executive Anthony Niiganii saw the inner workings of a community-wide effort to change lives

generosity organization

W e are proud to be a community- Y our best minded corporation made better For 14 weeks during the 2010 campaign, United Way received much-needed help from more than 40 sponsored executives (SE) like Anthony Niiganii. Many were on ing an Employee Quantum Leap Award, loan from community-minded employers that continued to pay their salaries. Others and a spot among United Way’s Top 50 like Anthony were hired with financial support from still more conscientious compa- companies. Incredibly, 16 employees nies and organizations. stepped up to Leadership for the very first Over the course of their term, Anthony and his fellow sponsored executives time with personal donations of $1200 or helped employee groups throughout the city run workplace campaigns that inspired more. As added incentive, Canad Inns’ thousands of Winnipeggers to get involved and change lives in our community. In president Leo Ledohowski generously exchange, they gained new skills and a better understanding of the challenges and matched employee contributions. opportunities in our city, as well as certification from the University of Manitoba for A big part of the company’s support their participation in United Way’s Leadership Development Program. for United Way is due to the fact that all “What I took from United Way was stronger leadership skills,” says Anthony. What donations to the annual campaign go he brought was a stronger voice for the Aboriginal community. He’s most proud that right back into the community and none he was able to reach out and connect with many Aboriginal organizations in the city. “I to administration, says Dan, who led the wanted to find a way to increase their participation in the annual campaign. The Ab- fundraising festivities as Canad Inns’ original community receives so much benefit from United Way’s campaign that we’re employee campaign chair. now at a point in time where we can start giving back to the community. Among a number of campaign events, “I’m hoping United Way gets more Aboriginal SEs to continue that strategy; some- staff participated in an executive car one who can bring the passion and continue the work we started this year. I would like wash and auction, bake sale, ugly shirt to see Aboriginal businesses start sponsoring their staff; particularly those organiza- day, and bud spud fundraisers. They tions that have become involved in the annual campaign. This is a chance to build on were also given the opportunity to cut off the foundation they’ve started to lay.” portions of executives’ ties in exchange “The Leadership Development Program is just another way Winnipeg companies for donations. Perhaps one of the biggest and organizations can support our community through United Way,” says Marilyn motivators was the chance to tour United McLaren, president and CEO of Manitoba Public Insurance and Chair of United Way’s Way agency partners and hear from Leadership Development committee. And for those that lend employees, the program clients who benefit from the support for has added benefits in terms of personal and professional development. “Send us your United Way, says Dan.  best and we’ll send them back better,” says Marilyn. 

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 7 In 2010, Winnipegger’s spirit of caring For the first time in three years, United and learn from people who are doing and community proved stronger than ever, Way will also be able to offer time limited different work, and working differently. It raising more than $18.9 million for our city project funding. Beyond United Way’s net- affords agencies an opportunity to innov- through United Way’s annual campaign. work of almost 100 agency partners, this ate, collaborate and make an even bigger money will be available to any organization difference by reaching more people and More than money, these generous Win- with innovative approaches to programs changing more lives.” nipeggers are giving the gift of hope, sta- that benefit newcomer and Aboriginal bility, confidence and opportunity. No truer youth, youth living in low-income situa- In the following pages, we invite you was this than during the unprecedented tions or with mental health challenges. to take a look at some of the lives that economic downturn of a few years ago. have been changed as a result of Winni- “It’s a great opportunity to create new peggers’ support for United Way. “At a time when funding cuts to so- relationships,” says Jim. “To work with cial programs became all too common, United Way’s support for a community wide network of programs and services remained rock-solid,” says Jim Beaque, chair of United Way Community Invest- ment committee. “We were able to provide much-needed stability in a storm of uncertainty and it was entirely due to the generosity of Winnipeggers who, I believe, simply refused to see these essential services become jeopardized.”

Not only has this unprecedented out- pouring of support provided stability of service for the one in three Winnipeggers who are touched by United Way supported programs and partnerships, it has fuelled the fires for innovation and growth.

“Because of this tremendous response from the community, we’ve been able to offer a one-time increase of up to 4% to the agencies whose funding was held flat during the economic downturn,” says Jim.

“It was some of the best news I’ve had,” says Suhad Bisharat, executive director of the Laurel Centre. “It means that many more clients can access our programs and deal with unresolved trauma from childhood sexual abuse. It means that many more people can move forward with their lives and gain employment, volunteer or go back to school.”

8 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca Every dollar you invest in our community through United Way’s annual campaign is managed by a team of volunteers, Winnipeggers from every walk of life, who comprise the Community Investment committee. Together with staff, this team of volunteer professionals spends close to 14,000 hours each year reviewing partnerships and programs, measuring impact and determining how programming can best meet the needs of our community.

Community Investment Committee member Ans Norman shares his experience as an Agency Liaison Volunteer (ALV). Committed to results What does an ALV do? ALVs provide stewardship and accountability We review agency applications for new or increased for United Way. What do they provide for the funding. We meet with the agencies, ask questions, agencies? see how well they’re doing and how effective they I think the agencies feel very good that ALVs are are working as an organization. experienced within their field. Being matched within an area means you can ask questions, explore ideas We take the information we learn to the Community together, and have conversations that provide insight. Investment committee, showing how this agency’s goals Sometimes we go back the following year and see that are meeting what United Way is doing, and make our some of our ideas have been implemented. recommendation. Based on that information the committee will decide how we move forward with the agency. You are also a Leadership donor. Why should donors care about the community investment What is your background? process? I have a bachelor of science degree with a masters of The community investment process is making sure the education. I teach part time at Red River College and support reaches the individuals that have the needs. work full time as the director of the Grade 12 Learning As a donor it tells me my donation is going where it’s Centre at UFCW, a partnership between UFCW and supposed to and doing what it’s supposed to. Winnipeg Technical College. Has being an ALV influenced your How did you become an ALV? giving? We’ve been supporting United Way at the UFCW Not really. I was always committed Training Centre for years. The director, Heather Grant- to supporting United Way, but I’ve Jury asked me if I would be interested in volunteering. learned that United Way really knows how to get resources out into the How are ALVs selected? community. I have even more There are volunteers from many different backgrounds reasons to support United – lawyers, teachers, accountants, social workers – just Way because I have a great array of professionals. We are selected for a seen what it does specific group of agencies based on our expertise. and I’ve seen all Because of my background in education, I work with the innovations. agencies that focus on children and youth. Being an ALV makes me feel Why do we need ALVs? that this is a It’s important to see programs happening, see the cause that I youth in action, and observe what they’re saying. shall always be It’s a perspective that you can’t get looking at a report. involved with.  AGENTS OF CHANGE

In 2010, United Way invited Winnipeg’s residential real estate agents to help create a stronger, safer Winnipeg for everyone who lives here by supporting the campaign at the Leadership Giving level ($1,200+). A special thank you goes to the following Agents of Change Since 1989, United Way’s Koats who together, contributed more than $20,000 to our community. for Kids has distributed 161,000

Gary Bachman Dianne Bourbonnais Greg Michie articles of winter outerwear Century 21 Bachman & Associates RE/MAX professionals Sutton Group – Kilkenny to families throughout Winnipeg. John McLennan Kenneth F. Clark Ted Wright Century 21 Bachman & Associates Realty Executives Premiere Sutton Group – Kilkenny In 2010, 15,000 articles helped Cliff King Heather Allan Ross Ransby warm up kids for success in RE/MAX executives realty Royal LePage Alliance Towers Realty Group Ltd. Rod Peeler Claude Davis school and life. RE/MAX executives realty Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate Bo Kauffmann Glen MacAngus RE/MAX performance realty Royal LePage Top Producers Thank you to our partners Real Estate Lynda Sawkins RE/MAX performance realty Glen J. Sytnyk RE/MAX performance realty

Aboriginal Relations Strategy

Currently, United Way has invested $1.4 million in a number of Aboriginal- led services and strategies. Critical among these is the Aboriginal Relations Strategy. Guided by United Way’s Aboriginal Relations council, the strategy focuses on building relationships and understanding between the Aboriginal community, United Way of Winnipeg and the community at large. Last year, the council published and distributed the second edition of Eagle’s Eye View, featuring new information gathered since the first environmental scan was published in 2004. Some highlights from the new report: • The Aboriginal population in • The median age of Aboriginal Winnipeg is increasing. In 2006, people in Winnipeg is more than almost 10% of Winnipeggers identified 10 years younger than the general as First Nation, Inuit and Metis – the population, with a median age highest density of Aboriginal people of of 25.7 compared to 38.8. all major cities in Canada.

Enhanced knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing Winnipeg’s Aboriginal population gives United Way and other organizations the tools to map effective strategies and make informed decisions. To request a copy of Aboriginal Philanthropy As well, United Way of Winnipeg and the Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal in Canada: A Foundation for Understanding Peoples in Canada partnered to commission a study to enhance understanding or provide feedback, contact of Aboriginal philanthropy in Canada. The result is a national research paper Bruce Miller at (204) 924-4260, or email entitled: Aboriginal Philanthropy in Canada: A Foundation for Understanding. [email protected]

10 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca With Flying Colours An after school program offers safety and success for inner city kids As a teenager in Winnipeg’s inner city, Willard chooses his wouldn’t be possible without Winnipeggers support for United wardrobe wisely. He’s not concerned about fashion or the latest Way each year. trends, but choosing the right colours could literally be a life “It’s so important for kids to have a place and a person they can saving decision. rely on,” says Phil Chiappetta, co-executive director of Rossbrook “One of the toughest things to deal with on the streets is House. “If things aren’t stable at home for a time, at least they’ll running into gangs,” he says. “I try to wear a mix of colors have it here and that can carry them through. The most important so I won’t be mistaken for a gang member. Even still, I am aspect Sister MacNamara was building on was stability…of approached regularly. You just need to listen to your gut when service, of staff, of funding. When United Way came on board we that happens, especially if it tells you to run.” were able to leverage other funding. That translates into stability Thanks to a drop in program at Rossbrook House, Willard for the kids. Without United Way, I doubt in has a positive alternative to the challenges of the streets when some ways if we’d even be here.” he’s not in school. Willard has just begun to discover Founded in 1976 by Sister MacNamara, Rossbrook is his potential. Last year, he won the investing one of more than 40 United Way agency partners offering Sister Mac Award, given to a young after school programs to youth in high-risk neighbourhoods. person who embodies the spirit in solutions Currently more than 1200 inner city kids depend on the of inclusion, participation and to help centre’s programs for safety, support and encouragement. leadership the centre was founded kids be all “One of the staff told me I am a resourceful person,” says on. Thanks to Winnipeggers’ support they can be Willard. “That is a new word for me and I feel it describes me. for United Way, he has a place and an Gang life does not interest me. I want to build a life of my own. opportunity where he can shine. I want to make my own decisions on what I want in this life. “I continue to meet life head on,” Going to jail or dying young is not what I want.” Willard says. “As long as you have During the summer months, Rossbrook remains open 24 people to support and help you along hours a day, seven days a week. That level of service just the way, how can you lose?” 

a ll that kids can be To succeed in school and life, children need role models and the skills to help them graduate and achieve their potential. United Way of Winnipeg supports mentorship, counselling and after school programs that nurture self-esteem, confidence, positive behaviour and a sense of belonging so kids can grow into engaged and productive adults. Every day, more than 1500 kids like Willard depend on organizations like Rossbrook House for a safe alternative to crime, drugs and the challenges they face on the streets. This year, United Way will invest $3.56 million in over 40 youth serving agencies to give children and youth in our community a chance to be all they can be.

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 11 tan ki g kid’s potential to alternative Throughout the city, a spring break Youth new heights volunteers spent a portion of sense of pride, accomplishment and commu- Reading Week 2011 painting s tart nity is spreading among young Winnipeggers, walls and bed frames at a and with it, a brighter future for all of us. Young new children’s summer camp run by United Way agency people everywhere are realizing the power we partner YMCA-YWCA. They have when we work together toward a common were joined by other youth goal – regardless of age. Many see United Way councils from across the city, including Aboriginal Youth as the perfect place to launch ideas for change, Opportunities. to collaborate on exciting new initiatives, and to “We went home with more make an impression by making a difference. than just paint on our clothes,” says Shannon. “We formed In the past year, hundreds of United Way meaningful relationships with youth volunteers took steps to support after each other and other youth partnering school programs through the first ever UP stair leaders, and learned the in solutions importance of helping and climb event. They helped inspire community connecting with others in the to help pride in the West Broadway neighbourhood dur- community.” kids be all they can be ing a Day of Caring. And they supported other youth taking action by awarding a number of scholarships and grants. Climb Up Together, these young people are giving kids Volunteers take turns scal- ing 33 stories or 600 stairs to in our city opportunities to live their dreams the top of the building a total and achieve goals of of 86 times. “I’m not gonna their own. lie…It was a lot harder than I Warm Up thought it was going to be,” Before the climb, nearly 50 says Shannon. students warm up with help from GoodLife Fitness and encouragement from emcee Jason Gauthier. Set Up Annual Youth Day Two days prior, volunteers of Caring In May 2011, set up Base Camp at the foot close to 150 students from of 201 Portage – Winnipeg’s 12 Winnipeg high schools

nday, March 20, 2011 20, March nday, tallest building. They hand out participated in the sixth an- u

S free Starbucks coffee, answer nual United Way Youth Day of

D ream UP questions and collect dona- Caring. Participants helped “We came up with this tions to augment pledges organizations in the West idea: we were the youth from family and friends. Broadway neighbourhood of Winnipeg stepping garden, compost, paint and up for other youth in sort clothing donations. Winnipeg who may not “This event is so important,” have access to the same Youth Connections Since 2000, United Way youth says Yael. “People are doing opportunities as we do,” volunteers have awarded more than $160,000 in Shaw United something, not just talking says Shannon. Money Way Youth Connections grants, resulting in 184 youth-driven about it. They see it before raised will support after projects aimed at addressing specific needs within a student’s and after. That makes a huge

UP Stair Climb UP Stair school programs that own school or neighbourhood. Projects like the Stevenson difference. Plus, people get help Winnipeg youth stay safe, Homework Club, for which grade 11 students from St. James to see neighbourhoods they in school, off the streets and Collegiate receive a grant to help grade 4 and 5 students at might not otherwise. And out of gangs. nearby Stevenson Brittania elementary school work through instead of maybe having problems – math and otherwise. The money also makes it negative perceptions, see that possible for students to provide a nutritious snack along with it really is a great community positive mentorship. and feel a connection.”

12 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca Youth leaders in student community Heads Up action Congratulations service award Every Thrilled with the results, stu- to United Way’s 2010 Youth year, grade 11 students from dents are inspired to repeat Leaders in Action recipients: throughout Winnipeg are the feat and aim for the peak Meghan LaBrie, Samantha recognized for significant again next year. Buzza, Stephen Klatt and volunteer contributions to our Tripti Prasad each received community. Adds Up $500 scholarships for their “Our goal was $4000 and we involvement with a United raised almost $8200,” says Way agency partner as either Shannon. “That was so excit- a volunteer, employee or ing to know that our volun- participant. teers can do that and how

In total, United Way youth The Up-side of coming down generous people are.” volunteers have granted Volunteers eat up, thanks to a $10,000 in scholarships to 20 nutritious lunch provided by outstanding youth. the Leaf and Loaf.

Up at the top In the end, volunteers climb Fresh Perspective Biggest challenge? more than 50,000 stairs and As events co-chairs for Shannon “Not being able to 29,000 feet – the equivalent of United Way’s Youth Relations do everything we want to do. Mount Everest. council, Yael Shrom (22) and We have all of these ideas Shannon Mohoric (21) are and we already have such a finding new and exciting ways packed year.” to get their peers involved. In this profile, we find out what Yael “We want to do more!” motivates young volunteers. What would you say to a What do you like best about young person who tells your role on the Youth you, “the issues are too big, Relations council? we can’t possibly make a Yael “For me, it’s working and difference”? connecting with other people Yael “I mean if you look at the and just doing the physical picture as a whole, nothing work. But then, knowing we can be accomplished. But it’s had a role in planning these about people doing it together events and getting everyone and that’s the whole idea. It’s out there is fun too.” about networking, because maybe one person alone Shannon “I feel like we’re do- can’t do something but a mil- ing so much more and we’re lion people can.” so much more connected to what we’re doing; that we Shannon “Don’t think of it as have a very integral role in some big issue you’re never how events are going to go. going to be able to tackle on So we’re much more invested your own. By taking it step in it.” by step and tackling it as a group, you get excited and What are your goals? involved in what you’re doing Shannon “Just engaging and you commit to that. You youth and getting youth ex- don’t really commit to solving cited about volunteering and an issue.”  giving back. I think that’s our main goal: to get the people who can be leaders to lead.” Yela Shrom and Yael “We want to show youth stop Shannon Mohoric this is your community and we have to support each other.”

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 13 partnerships United Way has a comprehensive network of For many years now, Eric Johnson – president of relationships, partnerships and collaborations spanning all sectors that it brings Johnson Waste Management (JWM)– has been among together for a single purpose: to create positive and lasting change for more United Way of Winnipeg’s most generous and dedi- lives than we ever could alone. It’s what makes us different, when it comes to cated supporters, both through personal donations and making a difference. by matching employee donations to a very successful annual workplace campaign at the family business. “We view ourselves as a socially responsible company and we try to give back to the community in many ways.” One of those ways is through Eric’s volunteer participation on United Way’s Major Donor cabinet. It’s how he learned about Versatech Industries, a United Way agency partner that provides meaningful job opportunities for adults living with intellectual disabilities through its con- tract manufacturing, recycling and document destruction business. Versatech’s president and CEO Richard Doyle recalls, Partnership “Linda Brazier (United Way’s director of agency relations and allocations at the time) had been discussing our recy- with a cling operation and Eric suggested that if she could pull us together, there might be something we could do together.” That was in 2008, shortly before the price of commodi- (re)Purpose ties like cardboard crashed, delivering an equally crushing blow to Versatech, which operates in part on proceeds from the sale of the recycled material it processes. “We got hit pretty hard,” says Richard. “The last three months of the year, we lost about $110,000.” how a private company and non- Meanwhile, Eric’s business was prospering. “People profit organization forged a recycle whether markets are up or down,” he says. And in a move that was equal parts corporate social respon- friendship through united way and sibility and good business, JWM and Versatech struck an agreement: JWM would rely exclusively on Versatech to the three r model process the recycled material it collected from commercial and industrial customers. More importantly, JWM offered to share profits in good times and absorb any losses in downturns. “At the end of the day, we had a choice,” says Eric. “We could deliver to a commercial organization or begin pro- cessing the material ourselves. We made the decision to work with Versatech and build a business that’s mutually beneficial.” In the past year since the partnership began, it’s been nothing but. “Generally, we have up to 15 people working in there,” says Richard. “We’ve had to add more people. Forging a relationship with Eric has allowed us to grow the business. And the more business we bring in, the lower our costs go. That’s why we’re not losing any money anymore.” “More importantly, we probably wouldn’t be in the recycling business today if there hadn’t been an introduction through United Way. It gave us the opportunity to protect and offer a different kind of employment for adults living with an intellectual disability.” “At the end of the day, these folks have got a place to Brought together by United Way, Versatech go where they’re able to make a contribution,” agrees Eric. and Johnson Waste Management have part- Better yet, the Johnson family and Versatech family nered to improve the lives of adults living with have become much closer as a result. “They also support intellectual disabilities and provide them with our annual dinner and dance, and collaborate on Days of work they enjoy every single day. People like Caring throughout the year,” says Richard. “So it’s not just Ian San Juan (left), for whom sorting recycling a business relationship; there’s a relationship there that is a favourite among Versatech’s jobs. constitutes caring.” 

14 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca partnering in solutions to move people from poverty to possibility

richard doyle, versatech, and eric johnson, johnson waste management, discovered the power of partnership through united way

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 15 finding change in a couch

When is a couch more than a couch? When it’s the site of family meetings and community gatherings. When it’s shared with people who are lonely, frightened and far from home; struggling to start over in a strange new land. A couch is much more than a couch when the path to its purchase furnishes hope and stability – immeasurable assets in an uncertain world. This story gives new meaning to finding change in a couch. The door to Yohannes Yemane’s modest apartment hannes still felt compelled to reach out. in downtown Winnipeg is always open. “In our cul- “He came to every community meeting and translat- ture, we welcome anyone who knocks.” Most often, the ed and helped people understand information, and he people knocking are fellow Eritrean refugees who, like was a community leader who got the whole community Yohannes and his family, are struggling to adapt to an involved,” says Dorota. entirely foreign culture in Canada, having fled violence, At the same time he was helping, Yohannes was war and persecution in their own country. learning. Along with fellow refugees, he learned to For Yohannes, the journey began when he crossed navigate an economic system very different from any the border from war-ravaged Eritrea into neighbouring he’d known with the help of money management train- Sudan. But it would be another 20 years before he ar- ing from an asset building partnership between SEED rived in Winnipeg, after decades as a refugee and time Winnipeg, United Way of Winnipeg, Assiniboine Credit in prison for his religious beliefs. “I was a minister.” Union and 10 agency partners including IRCOM. “I think when Yohannes says he’s experienced a Over the next two years, he studied Community lot of hardships, it’s an understatement,” says Dorota Economic Development and Applied Counselling, Blumczynska, executive director at the Immigrant but not before learning how to bank, budget and investing and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba build his credit history. Along the way, he also in solutions (IRCOM) – the United Way agency partner that provided learned the AssetBuilders partnership would to move people Yohannes and his family with transitional, subsidized match his savings three-to-one and help him housing for their first three years in Winnipeg. buy an important asset of his choosing. Con- from At IRCOM House, Yohannes lived among 300 ten- sidering it had to be an asset to others as well, poverty to ants – 90% of whom were also refugees – many, he Yohannes chose a couch. And within six months of possibility knew from Sudan. Though no longer a minister, Yo- saving, he made his purchase. it’s about the learning that took place along the way; it’s about the community that takes place as a result

from poverty to possibility But this story is not really about the their lives like raising children and parent- couch, says Dorota. It’s about the learning ing in a new culture, or understanding the T o be financially stable and self-sufficient, that took place along the way. “It’s the abil- legal system.” families first need the knowledge and tools to ity to ask questions; the opportunity to say, And most of it starts with a conversa- budget, save and spend wisely. United Way of ‘I don’t understand; why does this work like tion on Yohannes’ couch. “I think when Winnipeg is currently investing more than $1.7 this? Why do they do things like this here?” people come from difficult places they million in job skill training, money management And in the home of a man like Yo- have a desire to leave that behind, but and financial counselling programs that help hannes, it’s also about the community that that’s not always easy,” says Dorota. “And families build their assets for long-term stability. takes place as a result, says Dorota. I think sometimes it’s easier to do it when “I have a passion to help newcomers,” you find community in other people who United Way also invests in asset building says Yohannes. “Because it is really, really are on that journey as well. programs recognized around the world for hard to integrate and adapt. They struggle. “Yohannes is a messenger of hope… their ability to reduce poverty. Since 1998, They don’t know where to go and every- because it’s a fight to get here and it takes more than 1000 people like Yohannes have body is busy, so they need help.” the strongest of strong to get here. And graduated from United Way-supported asset “I have a computer and a small printer then it takes courage to go to school here. building programs. As a result, Winnipeg- with a scanner on it, so sometimes I help And everything is new. And it takes will- gers have earned more than $2.5 million in people send a photocopy or email. Some- power to keep going. saved and matching funds and gone on to times I go with them to the bank or help fill “Yohannes’ story is testimony to the fact acquire necessary and meaningful assets like in government and school forms, or call the that people can leave hardship behind in Yohannes’ couch. cable companies on their behalf. I assist many ways and have a new life and that’s with many spiritual and social aspects of what it’s really about.” 

Yohannes Yemane, with wife Kibra, daughter Fthee (6) and son Messel (3) on a couch purchased with help from United Way

18 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca THANK YOU GOLFERS AND SPONSORS!

IN 2010 38 152 TEAMS GOLFERS $73,600 RAISED THANK YOU! to the It’s good to put 101 things together. DYNAMIC That’s what United Way’s Building Blocks program VOLUNTEERS is all about. on United Way’s Speakers’ Bureau

Last year, dozens of Winnipeggers Give us a call at 477-5360. used this small grants program to Your idea might be eligible bring their neighbours together. for $100 to $1000! Simple things like throwing a block party BBQ, hosting a workshop or starting a community garden…these are the building blocks of community. www.UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca/ BuildingBlocks

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 19 Business is anything but usual on she worked alone, cleaning, doing laundry Selkirk Avenue these days. Although a and making meals. Like many others in our few vacant storefronts and abandoned community, she lost her security and sense lots dot the blocks that stretch from Main Movin’ of purpose when the position was cut in to Salter Street, Up Shoppe’s open sign the face of the recent recession. shines brightly. “You go through a grieving process Mannequins beckon to would be cus- losing a job,” she says. “It was all I basically tomers while construction workers swing knew. I was feeling lost and didn’t think I hammers noisily at the framework of a new on could do anything properly.” building going up next door. Feelings of hopelessness and despair An exuberant teen drags her dad inside, deepened as prospect after prospect scouring the store for a summer outfit. proved fruitless. Overwhelmed, Barb came “This place is great. It’s a real gem,” to North End Women’s Centre for counsel- says her dad who works over at Health Sci- ling, but quickly discovered a host of sup- ences Centre. Up! ports and services, including Up Shoppe. “I got my grad gown here,” beams the “Everybody was so friendly,” she says. girl. “It was seven bucks!” “It’s a no pressure atmosphere, no matter Owned and operated by the neighbour- what’s piling up. That’s why I wanted to ing North End Women’s Centre, a United volunteer.” Way agency partner, Up Shoppe started For the first few weeks, Barb helped as a clothing depot where women recover- staff and volunteers sort and clean clothes. ing from loss due to theft, fire or economic While similar to her last job, she was no challenges could access affordable, some- longer working in isolation. For the first times free, replacements. time in her life she learned what it was like When word got out of the good work to have people who depended on her and they were doing, there were so many she learned to depend on them. donations from individuals and surrounding Staff suggested she join the Commu- stores, they were overwhelmed. nity Wages Program, a platform for retail Recognizing the program’s potential, and skills development. United Way stepped up with secure, sus- “I learned how to do the cash, interact tained funding, allowing the organization to with customers. All the time I was meet- attract a committed and qualified staff. ing new people and earning a little bit of el iyana angelova and barb roccola reveal “I quit a higher paying job to come work there’s more in store than a few good deals money.” here,” says Sheila Holt, the store’s distribu- at up shoppe After 18 months, Barb received a cer- tion coordinator. “I don’t regret it.” tificate of completion recognizing the time Along with Corrine Campbell, retail she spent in the program. coordinator, and Eliyanna Angelova, com- “When I was working alone, never inter- munity economic development manager, acting with people, you tend to lose those Sheila’s been able to build relationships skills when you don’t use them. I’m so glad with residents, and found some willing Healt hy People, I was here because I learned how to work volunteers in the process. Strong Communities with other people again. If I wasn’t here I But there’s far more in store than a wouldn’t have had the confidence or self few good deals. Not only is it part of The health of our neighbourhoods and the well-being esteem to go for the job I’m doing now. the revitalization of Selkirk Avenue, Up of individuals have a profound impact on our quality of I’d probably still be looking for work.” Shoppe has become an integral part of life. United Way of Winnipeg supports recreation, par- Today Barb works in an Alzheimers the community, a place where women enting, wellness, mental health and social programs neighbourhood for River East Personal can chat with volunteers and staff, and that give people the tools, confidence and support Care Home, but she returns to Up Shoppe connect with each other and with pro- to take better care of themselves, their families and from time to time. grams and resources. their community. “Working in a care home, it’s not always With United Way’s support, staff have happy. But here people are always laugh- also developed several programs specific Thanks to Winnipeg’s support last campaign, United ing and happy. They always have some- to the needs of neighbourhood women. Way will invest $10 million in partnerships and pro- thing nice to say. So if I’m having a bad day Women like Barb Roccola who partici- grams that create safer, healthier neighbourhoods I come down here and we talk.” pate in the Community Wages Program. where people care and support one another, and “I’m so proud of her,” says Sheila. Barb had been a housekeeper in the where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected “Now, if she has a problem, she addresses healthcare field. Every day for eight years, and accepted. it rather than letting it build.” 

20 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca investing in solutions to inspire healthy people and strong communities

barb wanted to work at up shoppe the minute she walked through the door but fear and self doubt nearly made her miss a life changing experience

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 21 DAY OF CARING

partnering in solutions to inspire healthy people and strong communities

22 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca Since 1994, the Day of Caring program has been bringing local workplaces and United Way agency partners together to complete much-needed projects in our community. It’s team-building, project planning, community awareness. It’s laughter and memories made at a neighbourhood picnic, or a thousand adventures explored in a rejuvenated playground. That’s the difference a day makes.

The North West Company held a “Week of Caring” event that saw employees work alongside staff and volunteers from Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg and residents of Gilbert Park to build a community garden in the Manitoba housing development. G ood Things Growing in Gilbert Park

There’s one in almost every neigh- munity garden. It was a week-long agency partner. bourhood—an empty lot, strewn effort coordinated through United “It’s groups like you who step with garbage and overrun with Way’s Day of Caring program. forward that really make a differ- weeds. But a group of north end Not only is the garden a source ence for the children and youth we neighbours turned a lemon into of fresh fruit and vegetables, it serve,” Heather Black, director of lemonade with help from one of has become an enduring source volunteers and events for Boys and United Way’s longest running and of pride and beauty for area Girls Clubs, told volunteers. most successful programs. residents. It will also teach local Whether it’s digging deep to Working with staff and volun- children about urban agriculture, support the annual campaign, or teers from The North West Com- waste minimization (recycling and toiling in the soil of a community pany and Boys and Girls Clubs of composting) and even conserva- garden, a Day of Caring is just Winnipeg, Gilbert Park residents tion, says Gerald Villegas, manager one more way Winnipeggers are transformed an abandoned piece of environmental services at Boys sowing the seeds of positive, of land into a blossoming com- and Girls Clubs, a United Way lasting change. 

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 23 MAin Building for the future

A spAce for community

When United Way outgrew the office space we’d leased for more than 25 years, our Board of Trust- ees saw a unique opportunity to affect even greater change in our community by building a new home in downtown Winnipeg, within walking distance of nearly half our agency partners. “We wanted to create a space where Winnipeggers from all walks of life could connect, collaborate, inspire and innovate; a place where everyone in our community would feel welcomed and supported,” says Board Chair Allan Fineblit. “In particular, we wanted to engage with local organizations and residents in more meaningful ways, and to contribute to the renewal and vibrancy of our city.”

From blueprint to reality in little more than a year, the new building’s doors opened last summer. Since then, it’s been a hub of activity and a place of many new partnerships. as community hosts sherry mcKay and yared melKetsadiK provide a warm welcome to A welcoming plAce thousands of winnipeggers visiting united way’s new home Sometimes, even the smallest gesture can make a huge difference in someone’s life. An open door, a friendly smile, an offer of assistance – for someone who’s unaccustomed to warm welcomes and invitations to participate, these things can mean a world of difference. Just ask Sherry McKay and Yared Melketsadik, United Way’s community hosts and the first people visitors to United Way’s new building encounter. Each day, Sherry and Yared welcome a range of visitors: from people in the neighbourhood stopping in for information or to warm up, to business, government and community groups sharing one another’s knowledge and experience, to social entrepreneurs with big ideas, and volunteers with big hearts. Since September 2010, United Way’s new building has hosted more than 2400 guests. Each shared experience, small comfort and big idea that takes place here starts with a smile from Sherry and Yared.

A conscientious plAce

Revolutionary in form and function, United Way’s new home is built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver standards, making it both cost efficient and energy efficient. Already it’s saving money versus comparable leasing options. As well, incentives like a secure bike room and subsidized staff bus passes are designed to lessen United Way’s environmental impact.

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 25 A plAce where community coMes together

United Way’s Learning Centre has also hosted a range of professional development opportunities for non-profit groups and agency partners. These include information sessions on program evaluation, charity law and finances, social media and human resource strategies. Armed with the right information and skills, community organizations are better prepared to deliver meaningful and positive outcomes that ultimately impact all our lives.

“As an executive director in a smaller non-profit, hats A progressive plAce include human resources manager, financial officer, risk management specialist, privacy officer, public relations Developed with community in mind, United Way’s specialist, etc. These learning opportunities have really main floor features an Innovation Centre where been beneficial to my growth as an ED.” social entrepreneurs and emerging non-profits can grow ideas for products, services, processes and SUSan SadeR systems that make Winnipeg a great place to live. exeCUtive diReCtoR Good neiGHboURS SenioR CentRe Resources in this shared space include hot desks with convenient access to professional office and presentation equipment, bulk printing services, inviting reception and meeting spaces, a kitchen area, and secure swipe card access.

What is a Hot Desk? A shared workspace that can be reserved for a specified number of hours per month. A hot desk increases stability, credibility and connection to the community for people who would otherwise be working in isolation. A meeting plAce

United Way’s Learning Centre has already hosted more than 200 meetings, seminars and events at which a range of Winnipeg groups of all sizes have connected to share and learn from one another. A perfect blend of accessibility, affordability and usability, United Way’s convenient location makes it an ideal meeting place. Best of all, it’s available to everyone and it benefits everyone. That’s because revenue generated from the modest rental fees help support United Way’s work in our community.

“I like the high visibility of the Innovation It was one of the best meet- Centre and the networking opportunities ings I have experienced! United that present themselves from being locat- Way set up the room in a circle ed here. The relationships that form from which prompted our program being in a shared space result in syner- leader Larry Morrissette to gies and concrete collaborations between give the group a teaching on like-minded people and organizations, that the Smudging Ceremony and wouldn’t otherwise occur.” prompted a safe and honest meeting of the minds. Geoff Ripat pRoGRam CooRdinatoR, SpaRk debRa diUbaldo Hot deSk oCCUpant CHaiR, oGijiita pimatiSWin kinamatWin

26 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 A strong foundAtion

United Way’s new home is built on its promise, not donor dollars. Absolutely no donations to United Way’s annual campaign were used to fund construction and land costs. We are extremely proud of this achievement and forever grateful to the following people and organizations, whose generosity and foresight have positioned United Way for the future.

hoMe to the winnipeg poverty reduction council

Founded and supported by United Way, the Winnipeg Poverty Reduc- tion Council (WPRC) is a way for people and organizations from all CentreVenture sectors of our city to connect and Development Corporation work together to reduce poverty in our community. WPRC staff were Richardson Foundation A plAce for among the first occupants in the In- public art novation Centre. In November 2010, the WPRC R.A.N. Bonnycastle brought together more than 200 rep- Nothing better exemplifies United resentatives and decision-makers James W. Burns O.C., O.M. Way’s aspirations to engage the from the non-profit, business, labour J. Derek Riley community than the public art and government sectors for the installation outside the building. city’s first ever Poverty Reduction Created by two Canadian artists Partnership Forum. Babs Asper and titled “You, You & You,” the People living with the challenges Gail Asper,O.C., O.M., L.L.D. artwork is comprised of 11 lights presented by poverty sat alongside representing the Braille for “you,” Richard Brownscombe business and community leaders activated both automatically and including Manitoba Premier Greg Great-West Life, London Life and by interaction with a cast alu- Selinger, who announced provincial Canada Life minium talking stick that triggers support for an awards incentive to Investors Group audio notes. Inspired by the idea help inner-city students overcome that together, people can make Diane & David Johnston financial barriers to continuing edu- something great, the artwork in- cation. The program stems from a Manitoba Hydro vites passersby to see, listen and partnership that includes the WPRC. Michael F. B. Nesbitt participate, and reflects United Way’s efforts to bring Winnipeg- Power Corporation of Canada gers together in meaningful ways. “Collaboration is critical,” Relocation Committee says WPRC co-chair Curt Vossen (Chair) Dan Edwards Strini Reddy. “Addressing Allan Fineblit poverty is a good thing for Herb Peters all of us, not just people Pat Solman living in poverty.”

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 27 Winnipeggers from all walks of life are joining together to make our city stronger. How will we know if our collective efforts are making a difference? Peg provides some insight.

Tracking Progress Taking Action

28 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca “As a city, we need to know that we are making progress and be encouraged to do more. We must also learn from our mistakes. Peg helps us do all this.” – Jim Carr President and CEO, Business Council of Manitoba

“Peg’s accessible, high-quality information helps build our community capacity to dialogue on important sustainability issues. Indicators that provide a means to track both the progress and outcomes of services and programs are valuable to the city as a whole.” – Ian Hall Environmental Coordinator, City of Winnipeg

“Today, over 15 cities across Canada and hundreds more worldwide use community indicator systems to help inform their community, and mobilize individuals, groups and organizations to work together for sustainability and to guide decisions. Now Winnipeg has joined them.” – Darren Swanson Deputy Director – Natural and Social Capital Program, International Institute for Sustainable Development

“Peg is already giving greater insight into the community where our agency is located. It’s helping us see the complexity of issues our participants face and areas where our neighbourhood is strong. As Peg develops, I see it enhancing our ability to recognize and meet the needs of our community, as well as giving us concrete data that we can “Like monitoring your blood pressure to stay healthy, Peg use in seeking further funding.” tracks Winnipeg’s well-being to improve our quality of life.” – Heather Leeman Executive Director, – Cathy Steven, Executive Director, Health in Common North End Women’s Centre Peg measures all aspects of our community’s well-being – tracking indicators in eight areas and sharing stories on the issues that are important to us as a community (bottom right).

This way, Peg provides information that helps us work together P eg will measure Winnipeg’s for a stronger city. well-being in eight theme areas Led by United Way and the International Institute for Sustainable Development, Peg is being developed in collaboration with 1. basic needs 5. governance representatives from all sectors in our community. 2. health 6. built environment Still in its early days, Peg’s first set of indicators were selected 3. education & learning 7. economy last year through a broad consultation process and are already providing some interesting insight on issues related to poverty. 4. social vitality 8. natural environment

In the coming year, the Peg website Visit www.MyPeg.ca will be enhanced and more indicators and and feel free to give us stories will be added. your feedback.

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 29 changing tides

Winnipeggers together to shape a better life for everyone by focusing our efforts and compounding our impact. The more people who act, the more others are inspired to act; resulting in more lives – our community along with them – changed for the better. On its own, your support for United Can one person really make a differ- Way may not end poverty in our city. But ence? It’s a question many people it can help one Winnipegger gain the ask, particularly when it comes to skills and confidence to trade social as- deep-rooted social challenges like sistance for a steady job and a better life a note from poverty, discrimination, crime and for their family. Likewise, your individual the president violence. How can the actions of actions may not eliminate gangs in our one reverse a condition or attitude city, but they can help keep one child that has in some cases evolved over from falling victim to the streets. generations? It’s when our efforts are multiplied Whenever someone tells me they feel exponentially by all the other Winnipeg- overwhelmed and frustrated, I share a gers who are also acting in concert story that never fails to give me a re- through United Way that we really see the newed sense of hope. potential. A man walking along the ocean en- One day at a time, one person at a counters a young boy throwing starfish time, one family at a time, one neighbour- into the water. The boy explains, “The hood at a time, we are working together sun is up and the tide is going out. If I – changing the tide and transforming our don’t throw them in, they’ll die.” community for the better. “But there are miles and miles of Now is the time for all of us to remind beach and starfish along every mile,” ourselves the positive impact our actions says the man. “Moreover, there are have already had, and renew our com- countless beaches just like this one up mitment to be both an active participant and down the coast. What you’re doing in – and inspiration of – a sea change in will not make a difference.” our city. At this, the young boy bends down, picks up another starfish and throws it into the ocean. As it meets the water, he says, “It made a difference for that one.” I imagine that if the story were to continue, the man – recognizing the boy’s logic as simple truth – would probably begin throwing starfish himself, inspir- Susan Lewis ing even more people to do the same United Way of Winnipeg and deepening the impact in the president & ceo process. If we imagine that scenario, we can begin to clearly understand the real power of United Way. United Way exists to bring

30 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca treasurer’s report

In 2010 – 2011, United Way of Winnipeg continued to demonstrate prudent fiscal management and solid fundraising results. United Way of Winnipeg protects the resources entrusted to it by the community while generating maximum long-term sustainable revenue to create opportunities for a better life for everyone. A set of core values drives our financial stewardship practices, including: • Adherence to the highest standards of excellence; • Accountability and impact; • Prudent use of resources; and, • Providing fair, accurate and honest disclosure of information.

In 2010 – 2011, the Board of Trustees with the support of the Finance & Administration Committee:

Developed, implemented and closely monitored a Managed the investment of funds with a balanced financial plan to focus the investment of human, approach and a long-term focus. financial and in-kind resources. • During 2010 – 2011, investments yielded • In 2010 – 2011 United Way reported revenues returns of 12.21%. of $29.1 million which will be invested in our • The Board of Trustees approved a 5% expenditure community to help create opportunities for a of investment income based on the average better life for everyone. results over the previous five years. The additional • Thanks to an annual grant for fundraising and investment income will be held in the Stabilization administrative expenses from the Province of Fund to provide consistency in cash flow from Manitoba, every dollar you donate goes directly to investment income into the future. making a difference in our community. United Way’s work, investments and partnerships are focused on providing tools and supports that help kids be United Way’s prudently-managed fiscal resources are all they can be, help people move from poverty to demonstrating positive performance, both financially possibility, and support strong communities and and in terms of better lives for all Winnipeggers. healthy people. • United Way invested $15 million in close to 100 community organizations that support our areas of focus and $2.3 million in United Way community programs and partnerships. Ian Gillies, • An economic stimulus grant from the Province of Treasurer Manitoba and Government of Canada and donations from a small group of long-time United Way friends and committed Winnipeggers are supporting the financing of United Way’s new home in the heart of the city.

 Absolutely no donations to United Way’s Annual Campaign were used to fund construction and land costs.

 This new location is already saving us money over renting/leasing similar space so that more resources can be invested in the community.

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 31 financial statements Balance Sheet REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT March 31, 2011 AUDITOR ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2011 2010

To the Members, United Way of Winnipeg Assets

The accompanying summary financial statements, which Cash and Investments $24,352,571 $22,224,154 comprise the summarized statements of community Pledges Receivable 11,625,346 10,431,597 and operating activities and changes in fund balances Capital Assets 10,069,893 5,574,296 for the year then ended, are derived from the audited financial statements of United Way of Winnipeg (the $46,047,810 $38,230,047 “Organization”) for the year ended March 31, 2011. We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated May 30, 2011. Those financial statements, and the summary financial Liabilities statements, do not reflect the effects of events that occurred subsequent to the date of our report on those Accounts Payable financial statements. and Accrued Liabilities $866,505 $1,038,128 Mortgage Payable 4,154,071 2,464,637 The summary financial statements do not contain all the Deferred Contributions 1,175,509 1,027,595 disclosures required by Canadian Generally Accepted Other Liabilities 1,236,787 975,590 Accounting Principles. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the $7,432,872 $5,505,950 audited financial statements of the Organization.

Management’s Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements Fund Balances Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements. Community Fund $17,758,268 $16,671,650 Operating Fund 1,072,886 1,301,011 Auditor’s Responsibility Capital Assets Fund 7,477,747 4,023,052 Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Tomorrow Fund 9,597,242 9,113,297 summary financial statements based on our procedures, Stabilization Fund 2,708,795 1,615,087 which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard 810, Engagements to Report on $38,614,938 $32,724,097 Summary Financial Statements.

$46,047,810 $38,230,047 Opinion In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements of the Organization Approved On Behalf Of The Board Of Trustees for the year ended March 31, 2011 are consistent, in all material respects, with those financial statements, in accordance with the Canadian Auditing Standard 810, Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.

Allan Fineblit, Chairperson

Chartered Accountants Winnipeg, Manitoba Ian Gillies, Treasurer May 30, 2011

32 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca statement of community & operating Activities & changes in fund balances year ended march 31, 2011

2011 2010

Community operating Capital Assets tomorrow stabilization Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Total total REVENUE Net campaign contributions: Donations $17,527,884 $17,527,884 $16,857,150 Special events 757,587 757,587 694,661 Donor directed 882,102 882,102 986,596 Donor directed fees 35,895 35,895 49,893 Recoveries from the campaigns of prior years 337,572 337,572 288,543 Province of Manitoba 2,928,014 2,928,014 2,870,602 Legacy giving 401,146 401,146 716,645 New building capital contributions 112,430 3,585,363 3,697,793 3,603,732 Sponsorships, grants and other income 58,642 339,113 397,755 364,487 Funding partners and special initiatives 129,949 129,949 122,106 Investment income 2,005,808 2,005,808 2,429,735

18,936,149 4,173,039 3,585,363 401,146 2,005,808 29,101,505 28,984,150

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Funding to agencies 15,043,565 15,043,565 15,029,441 Donor directed 882,102 882,102 986,596 Programs and activities 2,257,398 2,257,398 1,963,692 Management and administration 457,089 457,089 394,758 United Way of Canada 141,643 141,643 134,250

18,183,065 598,732 – – – 18,781,797 18,508,737

OPERATIONS Resource development 3,878,820 3,878,820 3,427,858 Organizational development initiatives 64,316 64,316 51,418 Relocation costs 112,430 112,430 – Amortization of capital assets 373,301 373,301 176,282

– 4,055,566 373,301 – – 4,428,867 3,655,558

Net funds before transfers 753,084 (481,259) 3,212,062 401,146 2,005,808 5,890,841 6,819,855 Interfund transfers 333,534 253,134 242,633 82,799 (912,100) – – Opening fund balance 16,671,650 1,301,011 4,023,052 9,113,297 1,615,087 32,724,097 25,904,242

Closing fund balance $17,758,268 $1,072,886 $7,477,747 $9,597,242 $2,708,795 $38,614,938 $32,724,097

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 33 notes to the summarized Financial statements march 31, 2011

Community Fund Capital Assets Fund The source of the Community Fund is all resources dedicated or directed to The Capital Assets Fund was established to record the investment in supporting investments in the community including: donations to the annual unamortized capital assets. The purchase price of operating capital assets campaign; program sponsorships; government and non-government grants; is funded through transfers from the Operating Fund. The purchase price of gifts-in-kind; and investment income allocated through the annual budgeting the new building is being funded by the Federal and Provincial Government, process. These resources may contain restrictions imposed by the donor or private capital contributions and the balance being mortgage financed. On an provider (i.e. allocation to a particular agency or investment in a particular annual basis, amortization expense is charged to the Capital Assets Fund. program, initiative or area of service) or they may be unrestricted.

The purpose of the Community Fund is the investment of unrestricted Tomorrow Fund resources in the community through funding in accordance with partnership The source of the Tomorrow Fund is permanent capital gifts made by donors agreements and expenditures for community services, programs and/or to provide ongoing benefit to the community and a portion of the investment initiatives which support sustainable community solutions to pressing social income earned on the fund. These gifts may contain restrictions imposed issues. Restricted resources will be allocated or expended in accordance with by the donor (i.e. governing the use of investment income) or they may be the directions of the donor. unrestricted. Separate capital records are maintained for each capital gift to ensure that the directions of the donor are implemented accurately. The revenues presented in the 2011 Statement of Community and Operating Activities and Changes in Fund Balances include the proceeds of the 2010 In order to preserve the purchasing power of the Tomorrow Fund, the portion Annual Campaign. In April of each year, the Organization’s Board of Trustees of the annual investment income equal to the Consumer Price Index is approves the expenditure of these proceeds to support vital community capitalized to the Fund on an annual basis. services in Winnipeg. As a result, the associated community investment expense will be recorded in the year that will end on March 31, 2012. Stabilization Fund The purpose of the Stabilization Fund is to support community service levels Operating Fund and United Way operations in special circumstances and to manage the The source of the Operating Fund is the accumulation of resources dedicated use of investment income in order to provide a stable flow of resources for or directed to cover the operating and development costs of United Way community investment and operations. Accordingly, changes in the market including: Provincial funding; sponsorships; other government and non- value of investment funds are reflected as income or loss from investments in government grants; special events; gifts-in-kind; and investment income the Stabilization Fund. On an annual basis, the Board of Trustees approves an allocated through the annual budgeting process. allocation of investment income from the Stabilization Fund to the Community and Operating Funds. The amount of the allocation is based on the rate of The purpose of the Operating Fund is expenditures on: resource development; return on investments experienced over the past five years. In addition, in management and administration; marketing and communication, accordance with policy, in any year where returns on investments are higher administration of community investments, research and development and than the Board of Trustees approved allocation, the excess will serve as an purchase of capital assets for operating purposes. additional increase to the Stabilization Fund.

34 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca united way agency partners 2010 – 2011 funding

Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre 175,000 Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council (Welcome Place) 101,000 Aboriginal Vision for the North End 52,020 Manitoba School Improvement Program 63,336 Age and Opportunity 409,200 Maples Youth Activity Centre 52,020 Andrews Street Family Centre 198,365 Marlene Street Tenant Advisory Council 67,290 Art City 30,000 Marymound 75,429 The Arthritis Society 100,044 Meals on Wheels 77,538 Association for Community Living – Winnipeg Region 176,850 Mediation Services: A Community Resource for Conflict Resolution 149,050 Aurora Family Therapy Centre 149,141 Mount Carmel Clinic 145,800 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg 244,800 Multiple Sclerosis Society (Winnipeg Chapter) 122,200 Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg 549,500 Native Women’s Transition Centre 136,459 Canadian Mental Health Association (Winnipeg Region) 313,272 Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad 235,040 Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute 41,616 New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families 100,400 Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba Division) 124,350 New Life Ministries 28,231 Canadian Red Cross Society (Manitoba Division) 302,400 North End Community Renewal Corporation 46,000 Community Education Development Association 414,247 North End Women’s Centre 144,430 CED Training Intermediary 50,000 North Point Douglas Women’s Centre 62,118 CNIB (Manitoba and Saskatchewan Division) 406,872 Nor’West Co-op Community Health Centre 247,442 Coalition of Community Based Youth Serving Agencies 127,545 Ogijiita Pimatiswin Kinamatwin 125,155 Community Financial Counselling Service 206,541 Opportunities for Employment 52,488 Community Ownership Solutions 45,000 Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape 91,800 Community Unemployed Help Centre 143,500 Pluri-elles Manitoba 103,597 Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba 142,800 Pregnancy & Family Support Services 102,458 Elmwood Community Resource Centre and Area Association 153,080 Rose and Max Rady Jewish Community Centre 258,000 Elwick Village and Resource Centre 65,700 Rainbow Resource Centre 70,000 Eyaa-Keen Centre 156,060 Centre Renaissance Centre 62,632 Family Centre of Winnipeg 799,235 Resource Assistance for Youth 100,000 Fetal Alcohol Family Association of Manitoba* (6,957) Rossbrook House 305,768 Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre 144,839 Scouts Canada (Manitoba Council) 48,000 Girl Guides of Canada (Three Areas of Winnipeg) 75,535 Scouts franco-manitobains 2,900 Good Neighbors Active Living Centre 50,000 SEED Winnipeg 509,422 Graffiti Art Programming 154,000 Sexuality Education Resource Centre 109,650 Guid’Amies franco-manitobaines 2,900 SMD Self Help Clearinghouse 65,800 Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba 142,200 SMD Services 1,033,079 Independent Living Resource Centre 155,250 Social Planning Council 301,300 International Centre (Citizenship Council of MB) 149,790 South Winnipeg Family Information Centre 45,237 Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba 38,205 Spence Neighborhood Association 59,600 Jewish Child and Family Services 171,120 Stroke Recovery 60,000 John Howard Society of Manitoba 151,119 Teen Stop Jeunesse 172,761 Ka Ni Kanichihk 155,050 Urban Circle Training Centre 27,168 Kildonan Youth Activity Centre 51,765 Versatech Industries 36,000 Knowles Centre 71,100 Villa Rosa 280,837 The Laurel Centre 115,067 Volunteer Manitoba 202,990 Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba 111,950 West Broadway Youth Outreach 92,000 Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre 232,183 West Central Community Program 127,300 MacDonald Youth Services 174,402 West Central Women’s Resource Centre 82,008 Main Street Project 140,350 Wolseley Family Place 57,222 Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties 53,150 Women’s Health Clinic 219,004 YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg 475,450

total 2010 / 11 funding $ 15,043,565

*Monies returned due to devolution of organization.

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 35 united way programs & partnerships 2010 – 2011 funding

Aboriginal Relations Strategy Agency Capacity Building Community Building Blocks Community Consultation and Research Community Impact Measurement & Management Days of Caring GenNext Koats for Kids Main Floor Programs PEG – Community Indicators Initiative Poverty Reduction Strategy Shaw United Way Youth Connections Student Community Service Awards Student Leadership Conference Union Counsellor Program Urban Exchange Youth Relations Strategy

total 2010 / 11 funding $ 2,257,398

36 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca Board of United Way is governed by its COMMITTEES United Way benefits from Board of Trustees, a diverse the expertise of numerous Trustees group of community leaders FINANCE & volunteers from across the and key decision makers ADMINISTRATION city. these volunteers, coming Executive Committee who provide vision, stratEGIC from all sectors of winnipeg, leadership, accountability COMMITTEE lend their expertise on social and stewarDship. These senior and community iszsues as well volunteers are passiONAte CHAIR as operational, technological, Chair about United Way and dedicated business and financial matters. to creating oppORtunities for a Ian Gillies Allan Fineblit better life for everyone. The Law Society of Manitoba Karen Cook Stefan K. Kristjanson Chair-Elect & Karen C. McIvor Senior Vice-Chair Tanis L. Petreny Lisa Stiver Elizabeth Marr Colin Tirschmann Greystone Managed Investments Inc. Members INVESTMENT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Vice-Chair, SUB-COMMITTEE Resource Development Kingsley N. Bowles CHAIR Doug Finkbeiner Angie Bruce CHAIR Ramon G. Ayre Taylor McCaffrey LLP Lindy J. R. Choy Tanis L. Petreny Marc Arnal Réal Cloutier David Christianson Christian Dandeneau Darlene M. Dziewit Vice-Chair, Ian Gillies Bruce Popham Heather G. Grant-Jury Community Investment Ken Hayes Gord Rempel Chelsea Herdman Jim A. Beaque Karen C. McIvor Renée Riglin Richard Irish* Vice-Chair, Finance & Stefan K. Kristjanson Sam Pellettieri Administration MARKETING AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Tanis L. Petreny Ian Gillies COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Christine Pierre Cargill Limited COMMITTEE Bruce Popham CHAIR Regina Ramos-Urbano CHAIR Scott Sanders Vice-Chair, Marketing & Robert J. Reimer Trevor Buhnai Communications Noralou Preston Roos Barbara Biggar Trevor Buhnai Colin E. Ryan Cal Harrison Réal Cloutier Canad Inns Patricia Solman Les Parry Stefan K. Kristjanson Ayn Wilcox Jack Reidiger Elizabeth Marr Vice-Chair, Technology Randy Williams Randy Williams Drew Perry Ramon G. Ayre Mirage Consulting Ltd.

Vice-Chair, Urban Exchange Les Parry Manitoba Lotteries

2010 Campaign Chair Gregg Hanson

Honourary Solicitor Herb Peters Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP

Secretary Susan Lewis * RESIGNED

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 37 campaign Co-Chair, Nationals Co-Chair, Government Chair, Board of Trustees volunteers Tom Weber Paul Vogt Allan Fineblit CIBC Province of Manitoba The Law Society of Manitoba 2010 CAMPAIGN CABINET EXECUTIVE Co-Chair, Industry Co-Chair, Government Sean Barnes Andy Weremy Campaign Chair PCL Constructors Canada Inc. WAPSO (IFPTE 162) Leadership Cabinet Gregg Hanson Co-Chair, Industry Co-Chair, Schools CHAIR Honourary Member Ruth Kristjanson Darren Juby Stephen Chipman The Honourable Manitoba Hydro Pembina Trails School Division Birchwood Automotive Group Greg Selinger Trudy Blight Province of Manitoba Co-Chair, Technology & Co-Chair, Schools Government of Canada Finance Tim Watters Tom Donston Honourary Member Cathy Nieroda Louis Riel School Division His Worship Hewlett-Packard Canada William Haight Mayor Sam Katz Co-Chair, Universities & Duboff Edwards Haight & City of Winnipeg Co-Chair, Technology & Colleges Schachter Finance Bill Balan Chris Hancock Co-Chair, Major Donor Andrew Yorke University of Winnipeg Government of Canada Cabinet Manitoba Blue Cross Tony Jamieson Chris Couture Co-Chair, Universities & IBM Canada Ltd. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Co-Chair, Advancement Colleges Dave Johnston Peter Jessiman Karen Grant Great-West Life, London Life and Co-Chair, Major Donor Wescan Capital Inc. University of Manitoba Cabinet Canada Life John Loewen Co-Chair, Advancement Co-Chair, Community Kish Kapoor TelPay Incorporated Wellington West Capital Inc. Dave Johns Leaders Winpak Ltd. Estelle Rochon-Fraser Brian O’Leary Deputy Chair, Labour The Seven Oaks School Division Sandra Oakley Co-Chair, Community Chair, General Business Patricia Regan C.U.P.E. Regional Office Leaders Brian Melnyk City of Winnipeg Sheila Molloy CIBC Deputy Chair, Leadership EventAlmanac.com Heather Reichert Province of Manitoba Stephen Chipman Co-Chair, Professions Birchwood Automotive Group Community Liaison/Day of David Sachvie Blair Graham Caring Deloitte Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP Mike Owen 2010 CAMPAIGN CABINET Wally Skomoroh Boys and Girls Clubs MEMBERS C.U.P.E. Regional Office Co-Chair, Professions of Winnipeg Inc. Richard Olfert Max Tapley Co-Chair, Major Deloitte Chair, Leadership CIBC Corporations Development Program Catherine Tolton Len Penner Co-Chair, Health & Marilyn McLaren Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Cargill Limited Community Services Manitoba Public Insurance Robert Warren Elizabeth Beaupré University of Manitoba Co-Chair, Major Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Chair, Labour Support Corporations Committee Edie Wilde The Seven Oaks School Division Kelvin Shepherd, P.Eng. Co-Chair, Health & Larry Pelzer MTS Allstream Inc. Community Services Winnipeg Labour Council Sandi Mowat Co-Chair, Nationals Manitoba Nurses’ Union Incoming Chair Rob Johnston Edward Kennedy RBC Royal Bank The North West Company

38 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca SECTION CHAIRS ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES MAJOR DONOR CABINET Janice Lederman Thompson Dorfman Sweatman Barbara Hamilton Janet Adam CO-CHAIR LLP Leah Bannister Gord Blaine Chris Couture Nick Logan Lee Ann Beley Doug Blaylock PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP National Leasing Andris Balodis Tom Bryk CO-CHAIR Robert Campbell Cameron Buchanan Bryan Lupe John Loewen Spencer Clements Ken Burfoot Bryan H. Lupe & Associates TelPay Incorporated Shannon Clemis Mark Chipman Limited Jack Courtney Darrin Davis Austin Abas David MacAngus Bob Cox Joan Dawkins KPMG LLP Winnipeg Building & Decorating Terry Cristall Rob Dryden Gail Asper Ltd. Lise Denis Gene Dunn The Asper Foundation Cynthia Foreman Andy Dutfield Elizabeth Marr Peter Glowacki Michelle Freynet Greg Bieber Greystone Managed Investments Rick Haldane-Wilsone Warren Gendzelevich Richardson GMP Limited Inc. Barbara Hamilton Karen Grant Penny Bowles Kevin McGarry Dawn Hicks Gregg Hanson Lombard Life Sciences John Hutton, M.S.W. Tim Hibbard Tom Bryk Ernie Joyal Michael Jackson Cambrian Credit Union Michael F.B. Nesbitt Dina Juras Mike Jackson Montrose Mortgage Corporation Daniel Bubis Colin Koch Ted Janzen Ltd. Tetrem Capital Management Ltd. Janice Kostelnyk, M.B.A. Kevin Kaiser Patricia Nesbitt Francis LaBossière Marilyn Kapitany Gary Buckley Great-West Life, London Life and Robert MacDonald Edward Kennedy Victoria Inn Hotel & Canada Life Jill Mathez Barbara Knoll Convention Centre Bernice McClintock, C.I.M. Ken Lamoureux Richard Olfert Mark Chipman Wanda McConnell Doug Larcombe Deloitte Megill-Stephenson Company Janet Murowski Brian Lemon Carol Paradine Ted Nocita Harry Loewen David Filmon Deloitte Leslie Ormel Orysia Luchak Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson Gord Partridge Ruth Maceachern LLP William S. Parrish, Jr. Rod Peeler Ken McCrea Parrish & Heimbecker Limited Barbara Gamey Lorraine Presonka Doug McLean Payworks Inc. Jean-Pierre Perron Warren Reeves Ken Melnyk MTS Allstream Inc. Heather Reichert Gord Miles Michael Guttormson David Sauer Wade Miller James Richardson & Sons, Limited Brian Postl Scott Shier Rob Miln, C.F.P. University of Manitoba John Haen David Stackiw Mike Mitchell Richardson International Limited Gordon Pollard Doug Starodub Wendy Mitchell Pollard Banknote Limited Linda Sundevic Anthony Niiganii Doug Harvey Pamela Sveinson Harvey Nikkel Maxim Truck & Trailer Gerry Price Rob Znidarec Steve Pazdor E.H. Price Limited Kerry Hawkins Alfred Schleier Tom Pundyk Jack Shapiro Eric Johnson National Leasing Paul Soubry, Jr. Johnson Waste Management Ltd. Jason Stefanson Hartley T. Richardson David Johnston Mike Styre James Richardson & Sons, Limited Johnston Group Inc. Edward Suzuki James A. Richardson Barb Swan Edward Kennedy Max Tapley The North West Company H. Sanford Riley Murray Taylor Richardson Financial Group Murray Kilfoyle Daniel Torbiak Limited Investors Group David Vanderwees Ross Robinson Curt Vossen Serena Kraayeveld B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd. Jody Langhan Jean-Marc Ruest Fillmore Riley LLP Richardson International Limited

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 39 Colin E. Ryan LABOUR SUPPORT sponsored executive Daniel Faingold BMO Nesbitt Burns COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE MTS Allstream Inc.

Hal Ryckman CHAIR CHAIR Richard Filomeno Canada Revenue Agency George Sigurdson Larry Pelzer Marilyn McLaren Sigurdson Financial Group Inc. Colleen Frizzell Ron Allard Paddy Douglass Canada Revenue Agency Bob Silver John R. Baert David Kawchuk Western Glove Works Kevin Baillie Linda McFadyen Dustin Gatz Robyn Benson Doug McLean Canada Revenue Agency Donald Solman Athol G. Brookes Mike Styre Richardson International Limited Kyle Gmiterek Albert Cerilli TelPay Incorporated Charlie Spiring Mike A. Davidson Wellington West Capital Inc. John P. Doyle SPONSORED EXECUTIVES Josephine Hall–Dawson Darryl Draeger Sponsored by WRHA and Curt Vossen D. Blaine Duncan Pearl Angelini Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Richardson International Limited Jeffrey Dunn National Leasing Company Darcy Zaporzan Darlene M. Dziewit Ryan Armstrong Cynthia Hyrich RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Sylvia G. Farley Manitoba Hydro Manitoba Hydro Alex R. Forcier Colin W. Ghostkeeper Dean Bernhardt Janet Johnson COMMUNITY LEADERS Heather G. Grant-Jury Manitoba Public Insurance Manitoba Lotteries Corporation COMMITTEE Susan G. Hart-Kulbaba Denise Billings Linda Joyce Debbie Jamerson Canada Border Services Agency Public Works and Government Co-Chair Lauris Klevin Services Canada Sheila Molloy Eugene Kostyra Ramona Bonwick Bob Kozubski Canada Revenue Agency Ryan Karhut Co-Chair Donald MacDonald Sponsored by Brian Byers Estelle Rochon-Fraser Florencia I. Marquez Province of Manitoba MLCC Shannon McAteer – Civil Service Commission Cynthia Brick Doug McLeod Ramon Camus Dee Buchwald Lilliane Kirovak–Vilar Glenn D. Michalchuk TD Canada Trust Robert Darling Great-West Life, London Life and Sandi Mowat Jarrett Davidson Sharon Cavers Canada Life Tom P. Murphy Andrew Enns Manitoba Hydro Sandra R. M. Oakley Paula Kreitz Shannon Ernst Peter Olfert Choloe Chapple RBC Royal Bank Janet Goddard Dale Paterson Sponsored by Province of Jack Hignell Tony Kusiak Wally Skomoroh Manitoba – Treasury Board and David Horne City of Winnipeg Wayne Skrypnyk Manitoba Health Brian Jones – Public Works Wendy B. Sol Eileen Kirton Dan Chartrand Brian Spencler Chris Lepischak Gus Leach Hewlett-Packard Canada Lisa Tarko Sponsored by Gail Loewen Glen Tomchuk Jeremy Chroniak Province of Manitoba Patrick O’Connor John David Webster MLCC – Housing and Community Glen Torgerson Catherine Williams-Stewart Development Edward Wright Lisa Combot Robert D. Ziegler Province of Manitoba John Lewis – Innovation, Energy and Mines MGEU/ St. Amant Centre Inc. Cindy Desrochers Marla Lewis Deloitte City of Winnipeg – Police Ken Dobson Miao Li (Vicky) City of Winnipeg Sponsored by Province of – Fire Paramedic Service Manitoba – Local Government Donna Dolski Barry Lundin Manitoba Public Insurance Credit Union Central of Manitoba and Assiniboine, Cambrian and Tanya Ducharme Casera Credit Unions Province of Manitoba – Labour and Immigration

40 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca Ashley Lutz ECC CONFERENCE SPEAKERS’ BUREAU Roxanne Kopitonchuk Canada Border Services Agency COMMITTEE CHAIR Dilly Knol Daphne Machado Erin Kowal Brian Byczkowsky Norm Velnes Manitoba Public Insurance John Lackey Nicole Drysdale Millie Anderson Adam Lambert* Laura Michaluk Scott M. Erickson Francesca Arkley Martin Landy MTS Allstream Inc. Carmyn Finch Mme Mona Audet Pat LeBlanc Janet C. Ingersoll Leanne Neville Fany Barbosa Charlene Lipka Laurie Reimer Province of Manitoba Maureen Barchyn Cynthia Little – Family Services and Michael Bellhouse Kathy Mallett Consumer Affairs Julian Bernas Anne Manitowich Sp irit Awards Committee Leo Berube Ken Mason Anthony Niiganii Elaine Bishop Shirley Matheson Sponsored by Province of Brad Charach Lisa Bittner John McNairnay Manitoba – Education and Bernice McClintock, C.I.M. Marilyn Boyd* Kimberly Melnyk Advanced Education and Literacy Wanda McGorum Dr. Garth Campbell Judy Moar Judy Roeland Jack Riediger Philipa Caplan Corey Mohr Province of Manitoba Carly Zelinsky Shannon Carpentier* Jennifer Montebruno – Agriculture, Food and Rural Nicole Chammartin Bill Muloin Initiatives Michael Champagne Gwenda Nemerofsky Krista Charbonneau Jason Neufeld Lori Russell Philip Chiappetta Raymond Ngarboui Workers Compensation Board Rhonda Chegus-Hjorliefson Jacquie Nicholson of Manitoba Joyce Chilton Rodger Orr Kristine Seier Mae Choo-Mah Mike Owen Province of Manitoba Joanne Couture Marsha Palansky – Entrepreneurship, Training Sean Crawford Kenneth Perrett and Trade Joan Dawkins Jennifer Perron Noëlle DePape Maureen Robertson Tim Skowron Richard Doyle Rico Rostant Service Canada Leadership Speakers’ Cynthia Drebot* Susan Sader Bev Staniland Bureau René DuRocher Derrick Saedal Canadian Wheat Board Scott Erikson Michelle Schmidt Bill Balan Linda Fadden Naw Kay Seng Deborah Vincent Simard Rob Bennett Andrea Gantzel Kathleen Shellrude Province of Manitoba – Justice Penny Bowles Rhonda Gardner Christopher Sigurdsson Stephen Chipman Ian Gerbrandt John Silver Chris Couture Cassandra Golondrina Louise Simbandumwe Thank you also to the Greg Gillis Warren Goulet Ashley Spencer Province of Manitoba Blair Graham Amanda Grant Christine Strutt and the following Karen Grant Denise Guimond Kerry St. Vincent departments for Gregg Hanson Elizabete Halprin Hal Studholme providing financial Tony Jamieson Janet Handel Sharon Taylor support Edward Kennedy Ann Harry Kathy Taylor-Hallick* John Loewen Bill Henry Christine Thompson Conservation Robert McGee Heather Hiscock Hilda Toews Brian Melnyk Susan Hologroski Karen Velthuys Culture, Heritage and Tourism Sheila Molloy Bonnie Hopps Sister Maria Vigna Finance Sandra Oakley Ian Hughes Stephen Wilson Brian O’Leary John Hutton Carie Winslow Healthy Living, Youth and Mike Owen Ellen Jacobs Ginny Witkowski Seniors Len Penner Lisa Janke Liz Wolff Water Stewardship Heather Reichert Richard Jones Wanda Yamamoto Jean-Marc Ruest Debbie Keele Amanda Zacharias Kelvin Shepherd Caprice Kehler Paul Vogt Jennifer Kidder Andy Weremy Rocky King Edie Wilde Michelle Kirkbride * RESIGNED

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 41 TOMORROW FUND ADVISORY community Mark Halsall united way COMMITTEE Matthew Harder impact Angie Herrera programs & Chair volunteers Aynslie Hinds partnerships Serena Kraayeveld Melissa Holder Dr. Janet Hoskins volunteers Gus Campbell COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Suzanne Hudson Florence Carey COMMITTEE Dr. William Kops URBAN EXCHANGE WORKING Les Wiens Terumi Kuwada GROUP Darcy Zaporzan CHAIR Paul Lacap Jim A. Beaque Rick C. Lambert CHAIR David Lampert Les Parry VICE CHAIR Sean Lawton Caprice Kehler Barbara Palace Churchill Ellie Lee Bruce Popham Holly Leost* Dr. Elizabeth Adkins Kevin Rebeck Cynthia Lone Kingsley N. Bowles Lori Anne Wilkinson Elizabeth Luzige Bruce Burton Bonnie Macdonell Lindy J.R. Choy Scott McCulloch Karen Cyr ABORIGINAL RELATIONS Erica McLaughlin Harold Falk COUNCIL Sam S. McLaughlin Suzanne Hudson Crystal McLeod Elizabeth Luzige CHAIR Ryan Mitchell Crystal McLeod ‡ Christine Pierre Abby Morris Abby Morris Anna Nault Dr. Judith Bartlett Ans Norman Ans Norman Anna Fontaine Ryan D. Poitras Chrispin Ntungo Terry Grey* Catherine Rushton Julia O’Brien Reid Hartry Rhonda Wiebe Deirdre O’Reilly Joseph McKellep Barbara Palace Churchill Ron Richard Ryan D. Poitras Freeman Simard AGENCY LIAISON Phyllis Reid-Jarvis Jamie Veilleux VOLUNTEERS * Maggi Robinson Cathy Woods Lavonne Ross Josephine Audino Nicole Sadler Savita Bawa Paul Sanders Sub-Committee Jim A. Beaque Stacey Sasaki Eagle’s Eye View-2nd Jacqueline Bedard Murray Sinclair Edition Keith Bellamy Preeti Singh Kingsley N. Bowles Joe E. Thompson Chair Jyoti Brar Dwayne Till Dr. Judith Bartlett Edward Braun Daniel Torbiak Barb Bruyere Kris Frederickson Rhonda Wiebe Wayne A. Buck Terry Grey Leslie Wilder Lisa Bukoski Christine Pierre Pamela Wilton Ian Chambers Eladia Smoke Deborah Wolfenson Lindy J.R. Choy Kimberley Ann Clare Beatrice Davidson André Doumbè Sharyl Eaglesham Harold Falk Trevor Fisher Cynthia Foreman Leezann Freed-Lobchuk Oladunni George Rajbir Gill Greg Gillis Graeme Green * RESIGNED/retired ‡ on leave

42 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 GENNEXT COUNCIL YOUTH RELATIONS COUNCIL UNITED WAY STUDENT Florence Lee COMMUNITY SERVICE Shaftesbury High School CHAIR CHAIR AWARD RECIPIENTS Barbara Bucheli Sam Pellettieri Chelsea Herdman Springfield Collegiate Chelsea Martin Jenna Sto. Domingo Lana Bakun VICE CHAIR Argyle Alternative High School St. Boniface Diocesan Justin Bova Alexandra (A.K.) Kozelko Carmen Provinciano High School Gurpreet Brar Balmoral Hall School Andrew Koch Silvia V. De Sousa Chelsea Caldwell Mélanie Jeanson St. James Collegiate Peter F. Drazic Jessie Dwyer Centre Scolaire Leo-Remillard Pamella Harris Leah Enright Bola Famuyide Danielle Moore St. John’s High School Scott Farlinger Maria Godoy Children of the Earth Deanna Harris Marc Filiba Inderveer Mahal High School St. John’s High School Jonathon N. Giller Shannon Mohoric Jonas Cornelsen Annie Gong Daniel Goldberg Katelin Neufeld Churchill High School St. John’s-Ravenscourt School Aynslie Hinds Tyler Phill Robert Piché Elysa Sandron Tyson Jones Iman Pirzada Collège Beliveau St. Mary’s Academy Victoria Kammerloch Shan Pirzada Maclean Boyd Andrew Nguyen Paul Lacap Yael Shrom Collège Churchill St. Maurice School Steven Meltzer Chelsea Zacharias Meagan Shoell Shereen Rashwan Raif Richardson Collège Jeanne-Sauvé St. Norbert Collegiate Mark Schollenberg Evan Maydaniuk Sean Stephensen Adam Smoluk Collège Pierre Elliott Trudeau St. Paul’s High School Meghan Riley SHAW UNITED WAY YOUTH Iqra Qureshi Pamela England Leny Veliyathuparambil CONNECTIONS committee Dakota Collegiate Sturgeon Heights Collegiate Jill H. Winograd CO-CHAIR Desiree Payne Dylan Rochelle Nepinak Elmwood High School Technical Vocational Inderveer Mahal Jenny Du High School CO-CHAIR Fort Richmond Collegiate Aryssa Vanderhooft 18TH ANNUAL GOLF Shan Pirzada Krista Clendenning Transcona Collegiate TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE Glenlawn Collegiate Kelsey Welham Kianna Cadogan Erika Rodeck University of Winnipeg Collegiate CHAIR Ruchi Chhibba Glenlawn Collegiate Eun-Ah Hong Laura Kwiatkowski Kelvin Koots Faith Ward Vincent Massey Collegiate Cie-Kay Lam Dawn LeRoye Grant Park High School Samantha Hunter-Garrioch Shayne Reitmeier Benji Miles Maya Pollock Vincent Massey Collegiate Victoria Truong Steve Norton Gray Academy Kerensa Evelyn Peters Brad Peacock Rachel Dunsmore Westgate Mennonite Collegiate Geoff Powell J.H. Bruns Kristin Inacio Tim Prokipchuk STUDENT LEADERSHIP Nicole Sellers West Kildonan Andrew Stibbard CONFERENCE PLANNING John Taylor Collegiate Collegiate Institute COMMITTEE Matt Stewart Sara Castellano CONSULTANTS TO THE Kildonan East Collegiate West Kildonan COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR Tyler Spencer Collegiate Institute Deb Belinsky Jessie Dwyer Maples Collegiate Stephanie Higgins Harry Brotchie CO-CHAIR Evelyn Letandre Westwood Collegiate Marnie Strath Marymound School Nicoletta Appleton Chelsea Caldwell Cullen Klassen Westwood Collegiate Kianna Cadogan Mennonite Brethren Matthew Landry Garage Sale committee Taylor Gobelle Collegiate Institute Windsor Park Collegiate chair Annie Gong Hayley Olsen Alex Goodman Murdoch Mackay Tricia Debeuckelaere Cie-Kay Lam Collegiate Institute Rob McGee Ellen O’Donoghue Lauren Hollins Shannon Ernst Sean Stephensen Oak Park High School Sara Cianflone Jenna Sto. Domingo Josh Monais Leah Bannister Victoria Truong R.B. Russell High School Shirley Tillett Jessica Cymbaluk Dianne Casar River East Collegiate

UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca 2010 / 11 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 43 Day of Caring Scouts Manitoba 103rd partners Report Session 4 Sponsoring Companies & Churchill Park Manitoba Public Insurance Organizations Sisler High School & sponsors Smith Carter Architects & SPEAKERS’ BUREAU THANK A Natural Wellness Engineers Inc. MEDIA PARTNERS YOU LUNCHEON Chiropractic Centre Springfield Heights School ChangeMakers Marketing Aboriginal Peoples Television Springs of Living Water Canstar Community News Communications Network Christian Academy Inc. Limited Bergmann’s on Lombard ACTS: Active Care Through St. John’s-Ravenscourt CBS Outdoor Canada Service School CityTV sponsored executive Assiniboine Elementary School St. John’s High School Creswin Properties appreciation night AVentPro Suncor Energy Inc. CTV Winnipeg Winnipeg Labour Council Bank of Montreal Symcor Inc. Global Winnipeg Big Brothers Big Sisters of TD Canada Trust HOT 103 ECC Conferences Winnipeg The North West Company Indo-Canadian Telegram Canad Inns Birds Hill Elementary United Way GenNext Council MTS TV CancerCare Manitoba United Way Sponsored Shaw Communications Inc. Leadership Honour Roll Capelli Academy Executives Winnipeg Free Press RBC Financial Group Cargill Limited United Way Youth Relations Winnipeg Sun Ceridian Canada Ltd. Council Health & community Churchill High School UPS-Supply Chain Solutions serviceS leadership event KOATS FOR KIDS CIBC Valley Gardens Middle School Canadian Union of Public Collège Jeanne-Sauvé Vincent Massey Collegiate Employees 99.9 BOB FM Collège Pierre Elliott Trudeau Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Manitoba Government and AMJ Campbell Van Lines Credit Union Central Company & Wawanesa Life General Employees’ Union CTV Winnipeg of Manitoba Insurance Company Manitoba Nurses Union Perth’s Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Western Economic United Food and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Edward Carriere Diversification Canada Commercial Workers Service Ecole Van Belleghem Westwood Collegiate Winnipeg Regional Health Winnipeg Sun Elmwood High School Windsor Park Collegiate Authority Garden City Collegiate Winnipeg Regional Health SPONSORSHIP Grant Park High School Authority GenNext’s event sponsors I.H. Asper School of Business Winpak Ltd. Aikins, MacAulay &   PLANE PULL 7: Investors Group Youth Day of Caring 2010 CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF Thorvaldson LLP J.H. Bruns Collegiate Exco Ventures Ltd. 17 Wing Winnipeg/ Janssen Pharmaceutical Inc. Hay Decorating CFB Winnipeg John Henderson Junior High Qualico BFI Canada Inc. School RBC Financial Group main floor council Canada Safeway John Taylor Collegiate Sobeys The Cupcake Corner Johnston Group Inc. Sugar Mountain Chair Freightliner Manitoba Kelvin High School Wellington West Capital Inc. Barbara Palace Churchill HMS Host Kiwanis International HOT 103 Foundation Kingsley N. Bowles youth day of caring Mona Lisa Ristorante Linden Christian School Inc. Joelle Foster Wallace & Carey Pepsi Bottling Group Manitoba Hydro Red River College MLCC The North West Company Richlu Manufacturing Manitoba Public Insurance Media Conference Salisbury House Manitoba Youth Network AVentPro Seven Oaks School Division Miles MacDonnell Collegiate TruServ Canada Inc. MTS Allstream Inc. Celebration Winnipeg Airport Authority Murdoch MacKay Collegiate AVentPro Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Online Business Systems Service RBC Royal Bank Up Stair Climb Workplace Education Red River College 201 Portage Manitoba Red River Exhibition GoodLife Fitness World of Water Foundation Inc. The Leaf and Loaf River East Transcona LEADERSHIP APPRECIATION Starbucks Administration Council The North West Company  more than one day of caring

44 UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 / 11 UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca Shaw United Way Youth Bronze Sponsors united way staff Connections Birchwood Automotive Group As of June 1, 2011 Marketing & Engagement Shaw Communications Inc. Bridgeport Office Solutions/ President Scott Sime, VP Konica Minolta & Chief Executive Officer Donna Albak• Student Leadership Cambrian Credit Union Susan Lewis Stephen Antle Conference Canwest Place Erin Bartlett Great-West Life, London Life Cardinal Capital Community Relations & Ben Benton and Canada Life Management, Inc. Capacity Building Angela Bishop Delta Winnipeg Connie Walker, VP Leigh-Anne Bowles United Way Student Service ICUC Moderation Services Inc. Melissa Campbell Awards MLCC Debbie Angeconeb Erin Childs Great-West Life, London Life Manitoba Public Insurance Heather Block Eric Friesen and Canada Life Nott AutoCorp Linda Brazier Lamoureux Erica Glasier Online Business Systems Cynthia Drebot Janine Guinn YOUTH DAY OF CARING The Tallman and Princess Linda Godin-Sorin Linda Holder• Santa Lucia Pizza Auto Foundations Jason Granger Lisa Lyle High Road Commercial Teamoutfitters Tamara Ingrilli Kim Melville Cleaning Inc. True North Sports & Carla Kematch* Ann Mohammed• Yoga North Entertainment Ltd. Marianne Krawchuk Jill McLean HOT103 FM Value Partners Investments Bruce Miller Kris Owen Winnipeg Airports Authority Robyn Peters Lucas Pauls Garage Sale sponsors Winnipeg Parking Authority Sarah Piercy Sherman Reimer Esso Winpark Dorchester Properties Marli Sakiyama• David Sauer* 17 Wing Winnipeg/ Rozelle Srichandra* Tournament Friends Adrienne Silver* CFB Winnipeg Bee-Clean Ginny Witkowski• AMJ Campbell Van Lines Internal Relations & Ben Moss Jewellers Canadian PUPS Operations Canwest Place Donor Relations & Winnipeg Convention Centre Sue Tardi, VP Creative Display Resource Development Child Find Eva’s Gelato & Coffee Bar Warren Bard Bev Passey, VP High Road Commercial Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort Sarah Chiborak Cleaning Inc. Sonya Bertoncello-Dale Gourmet Coffee Jun De Castro Red River College Students Donna Boyd Horizon Insurance Andrew Eisbrenner* (Video) Anne Courage• Kensington Homes Carrie Erickson St. John’s Ambulance Linda Dooley• Lakeland Golf Management Carol Falk• Denise Erskine Monarch Industries Rhonda Grantham• Trina Flett Mondetta Deb Guthrie Debbie Fortescue• Pine Ridge Golf Club Judy Kerr 2010 GOLF TOURNAMENT Kara Frain Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Isha Khan* SPONSORS Irina Glikshtern Downtown Ron Klowak Elena Grinshteyn Raymond Wan, Architect Jason Lehman Title Sponsor Patricia Herd* Richardson GMP June Love Rogers Communications Tiffany Koberstein* Rogers Communications Sherry McKay Denise Kosinsky Platinum Sponsor Studio Media Group Razan Majanni Julie Kummen Gypsum Drywall Interiors Tribal Councils Investment Brenda McKercher Elena Kushnir Group of Manitoba Ltd Yared Melketsadik Gold Sponsors Stephanie Levene Thompson Dorfman Julie Peake CIBC Laura McFarland Sweatman LLP Troy Ramos Quantum Graphics & Tannis Pardon Towers Realty Group Ltd. Angela Reimer• Consulting Rob Pierce Winnipeg Free Press Justin Roy• Viola Ranville Silver Sponsors Tahirih Roy• Ana Plotnicoff Schor The Fairmont Winnipeg Cindy Stephenson United Way makes every effort Evgenia Sternik* Johnston Group Gina Thomas to ensure we recognize all our Gwenda Templeton MLCC volunteers and sponsors, and Cindy Turner Lisa Trickey Meyers Norris Penny LLP that these names are spelled Daisy Villegas correctly. However, mistakes Teresa Turner National Investment Team at Scott Webber* do happen! if we have mis- Jakee Werbuk* Colliers International spelled or omitted your name, please accept our apologies Laurie Westmacott and contact us at 477-5360. Scott Wilson thank you. * RESIGNED • term Caryn Wolfe•

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