2007 / 08 Annual Report

1 2 We are all people. United.

It is with great pleasure that we present to our community United Way of Winnipeg’s Annual Report for 2007 / 08.

United Way of Winnipeg’s mission is to “improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.” Over the past year, many people from every corner of our city played a role in bringing this mission to life - united in their desire to make Winnipeg a better place to live for everyone.

United we inspire participation and change in our community.

In the past year, more than 3700 Winnipeggers added their voice to Urban Exchange, United Way’s advisory panel. The thoughts and ideas that participants share in this ongoing conversation with United Way will help inform community investment decisions and areas of focus. In early 2008, the summarized responses from this initial engagement were published in a ﬁ rst-of-its-kind report made available to leaders, decision-makers and others in Winnipeg who are interested in learning more about what residents of the city have to say.

United we can do so much more than we ever could alone.

The Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council, mobilized by United Way of Winnipeg, represents a new way for the community to come together to make real change possible. Comprised of senior leaders and inﬂ uential people from sectors throughout the city, council members all share a commitment to signiﬁ cantly reducing poverty in Winnipeg. The council is still in its early stages, but already this historic group represents a model for truly collaborative, effective community impact moving forward.

To support United Way’s investment in the community, campaign chair Heather Grant-Jury and the campaign cabinet brought the entire city together, raising a record-breaking $17+ million in the 2007 Campaign. Although Winnipeggers’ generosity and commitment to their city is well-known, this campaign was remarkable even by Winnipeg standards. With the added motivation of a challenge issued to the community by ten long-time Winnipeg leaders, over 650 Winnipeggers set an unprecedented example by becoming ﬁ rst-time Leader- ship-level donors.

United we create opportunities for a better life for everyone.

As social issues in Winnipeg become increasingly complex, United Way of Winnipeg must evolve to continue effectively addressing them. Embracing new ways of thinking and working is a key to fi nding long-term solutions, and preventing problems from occurring in the fi rst place. In recognition of this, United Way of Winnipeg’s Board of Trustees mandated a new three-year research plan, whose fi ndings will help United Way and community stakeholders establish goals to address the issues that matter most to Winnipeggers. Progress towards these goals will be routinely measured and reported, allowing the community to as- sess both successes and areas that require additional focus. Together with a newly created framework to align and communicate United Way’s role and impact, these plans will support growth while ensuring focus on mission and community-wide outcomes for years to come.

Thank you to everyone who continues to steer the work of United Way of Winnipeg, including volunteers, donors, partners, and the Province of Manitoba, whose signiﬁ cant ongoing support makes all of our work and progress possible.

Together, united, we are creating opportunities for a better life for everyone.

Susan Lewis, President Scott Sanders, Chair, Board of Trustees United Way of Winnipeg United Way of Winnipeg June / 08 June / 08

UNITED WE INSPIRE PARTICIPATION AND CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY Marina Clay Urban Exchange Panellist

8 Marina uses her voice to help shape Winnipeg’s future… In 2007, United Way released its fi rst Urban Exchange Marina Clay didn’t think she would settle down in Winnipeg, report. Urban Refl ections: but as a young professional, she realized this is the city Winnipeggers have their say where she can make her mark. After living in Ottawa and To- about our city and its direc- ronto for four years, Marina and her husband Trevor came back tion includes the thoughts of to Winnipeg to get married and decided to build a life here. the fi rst 2900 participants. Together the panellists paint a “We love the culture, the people and the opportunities here,” clear picture of our city — its says Marina. “Winnipeg has a lot to offer.” strengths and its challenges. Available to everyone, copies As a designer at Number TEN Architectural Group, Marina takes of the report were distributed part in her company’s annual United Way workplace campaign. to participants, United Way This year, Marina did more than donate money, she also shared partners, city councillors her thoughts with United Way through Urban Exchange.

“I got involved with Urban Exchange through a colleague of mine who started sending emails to everyone encouraging us to take part and voice our opinions on our community.”

When Marina started ﬁ lling out the ﬁ rst survey of Urban Exchange, she immediately knew it was different.

“I felt truly inspired,” says Marina. “It engaged me to feel like a part of a community, like a larger body of people,” she adds. “And for the ﬁ rst time, I felt as though I was being asked the right questions, questions that were relevant to me as a Winnipegger.”

Marina is one of more than 3700 people who have so far taken and provincial MLAs. Urban part in Urban Exchange. All of them have generously shared Markus Chambers, Urban Exchange Working Group Co- Refl ections now resides in the what they love about Winnipeg and the direction it’s headed. Chair, at the media launch of Legislative Library. Urban Refl ections: Winnipeggers The idea of helping shape our city’s future and knowing that her have their say about our city and its direction. Interest in Urban Exchange voice would be heard excited Marina. and the fi rst report is wide- spread. English as an Ad- “We all have thoughts and they all matter,” says Marina. “Urban ditional Language classes at Exchange gives us an outlet to voice our opinions. And I know Red River College are using United Way will take the information collected through Urban the report to practice their Exchange and use it to benefi t all of us.” analytical and critical conversation skills as they discuss the fi ndings.

Urban Exchange is an ongoing ad- This past year also launched visory panel designed to stimulate Urban Exchange into the conversation around the city. It’s an Francophone community. opportunity for all Winnipeggers to More than 50 community voice their thoughts and opinions leaders gathered at St. Boni- about the issues that concern them face’s Norwood Hotel in Janu- most. The information gathered ary to share their thoughts on through Urban Exchange will be issues important to them. shared with participants, policy makers and service plan- ners in Winnipeg. It will also help inform United Way’s ...that’s the Download the Urban Re- community investment decisions and future goals and ﬂ ections report or partici- partnerships. way she’s pate in Urban Exchange at United. www.MyCityMySay.ca

9 Michael Champagne Youth Relations Council Volunteer

10 Michael leads GenNext (Formerly Young by example… Council Leaders Council)

Michael Champagne is a shining example of what can hap- GenNext Council is a diverse pen when youth take an active leadership role in the com- group of young community munity — and he’s been encouraging others to do the same. leaders (ages 25-40) focused on building awareness among peers “It’s so important for young people to get involved because ulti- about social issues and inspiring mately they’re going to be the ones living in that community and them to invest time, skills and starting their own families.” dollars in their community.

A friendly game of pool at Michael says United Way’s Youth Relations Council, along with Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad. The Council organized a Lead- Urban Exchange, have been some of the most effective ways to ership reception attended by connect with other young leaders and develop the skills neces- 250 young Winnipeggers, who sary to take action on important youth issues. were challenged by established leaders in the com- While pursuing a degree in education, he leads by example as munity to become involved a youth coordinator at United Way partner Ndinawemaaganag through United Way. This year, Endaawaad in the north end community where he’s lived all his the Council is expanding its life. efforts to connect and engage more of their peers through Michael hopes to change the face of the area by encouraging the numerous initiatives. young people who live there to strive for more.

“They can achieve their goals, despite the stereotypes, and despite what low expectations may have been placed upon them. Aboriginal There’s a lot of hope for this area, there’s a lot of potential here for us to be great,” he says. Relations Council “My main goal is to show people that just because I’m from the north end doesn’t mean I’m not going to be successful. Just be- United Way’s Aboriginal cause I’m a young Aboriginal male it doesn’t mean I’m not going Relations Council (ARC) to be successful.” strengthens and enhances relationships, knowledge and Michael has been very successful in impacting youth across the capacity within and between city and in his own neighbourhood. the Aboriginal community and the city of Winnipeg. “I feel like being involved in United Way and with Ndinawe has enabled me to become the young leader that I’ve always wanted Last year, the council spon- to be. I have a voice in my community and the ability to sored Shawane Dagosiwin, make a difference.” the 4th annual Aboriginal Edu- cation and Research Forum and Banquet. ARC quarterly United Way’s Youth Relations Eagle’s Eye News continued Council (YRC) ensures youth to inform and inspire readers have a forum for their ideas and with news and features. an opportunity to develop skills, connect, and make a difference. On the horizon is a follow- The YRC recognizes outstand- up to 2004’s Eagle’s Eye ing youth achievement and this View environmental scan. year awarded four scholarships to students who made a The second edition of this real impact. The YRC also administers the Shaw United comprehensive snapshot of Way Youth Connections program, which supports youth- ...that’s the the Aboriginal community driven initiatives in Winnipeg. To date the program has in Winnipeg, its successes funded more than 100 student-led projects. way he’s and capacities, will guide the United. work of the ARC and other stakeholders. 11 UNITED WE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE THAN WE EVER COULD ALONE Paul Ratana Day of Caring Volunteer & GenNext Council Member

14 Paul rolls up his sleeves with others to make This year, like every year, things better… the Day of Caring program brought together hundreds of Paul Ratana is one of thousands of Winnipeggers who are volunteers with United Way getting together to change the face of our community one partners to complete a short- day at a time, one neighbourhood at a time, one project at a term project or special event. time. In 2007, more than 1000 em- A young professional with degrees in both law and medicine, he ployees from over a hundred works long hours as a doctor before returning home each day to Winnipeg workplaces par- spend time with his wife and their two children. ticipated in at least one Day of Caring, contributing nearly Already with what many would consider a full plate, Paul jumped 5000 volunteer hours. at the opportunity to work alongside nearly 50 volunteers as part of a United Way Day of Caring.

“For me, one of the most important things about a Day of Caring is working with other people and working towards a common goal,” says Paul. “It makes me feel that I’m making a difference in a tangible way and it’s really nice to meet people you probably wouldn’t otherwise meet in your day to day life.”

A United Way Day of Caring is a chance to get together and lend some people power to a non-proﬁ t group or association for a day or two. While the projects are short term, the impact it has on everyone can last a lifetime.

Paul’s ﬁ rst Day of Caring took place as part of a community clean up in Winnipeg’s Northwest corner. Working alongside residents Over 90% of surveyed Day of of Gilbert Park, he marvelled at how excited and eager neigh- Caring participants said they bourhood kids were to do their part. grew as a person as a result of their experience.

“For a lot of these kids, they’ll see that they can make a differ- The impact of these partnerships ence in their community by their actions. They can see there are is immediate, but experiences also forge new friendships, cre- tangible things they can do to help out and get involved.” ate an increased understanding of our community, and leave a Beyond the immediate changes in the neighbourhood, Paul lasting impression on all who participate. believes there is a long-term ripple effect. He says he learned a lot about the community, its cultural mix, and our city as a whole, lessons and experience he’ll take with him wherever he goes. He hopes other participants feel the same way.

“It is a rewarding and life changing experience.”

Connected, interdependent, united…we all win when we all work together.

...that’s the To learn more about Day of Caring, visit http://www.UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca/day_of_caring.html way he’s United.

15 Rob McGee Leadership Donor

16 Rob invests in a Leadership stronger Winnipeg… Challenge

Rob McGee is a proud Winnipegger. In 2007, a group of longtime, generous leaders and “I’ve lived in Winnipeg all my life and I’m happy with the life my friends of United Way issued wife and I are working to build here together,” he says. a challenge to the community. Their offer was bold – if 500 And it’s because of his love for this community that Rob became people became new leader- a Leadership donor with United Way of Winnipeg, committing to ship donors with a minimum an annual donation of $1200 or more. personal gift of $1200, the challengers would pledge an His decision was inspired by United Way’s ﬁ rst-ever Leadership additional $250 000 to be Challenge, which took place during the 2007 campaign. Rob was one of over 650 generous Winnipeggers who met the challenge by stepping up to the Leadership level for the ﬁ rst time.

“It’s because we live here,” he says. “It’s our opportunity to make a difference.”

That difference is clearly evident in a city the size of Winnipeg where you can see and experience for yourself the impact your contribution is having, Rob says.

“My wife is an inner-city school teacher. The students she has in that area are able to directly benefi t from a lot of the programs United Way supports, and we’re able to see that translate into a direct benefi t in our community.” Challengers Bob Silver, John invested directly into United Loewen and Sandy Riley present Way’s strategies for sustain- A young professional with a busy career in marketing, Rob Campaign Chair Heather Grant- able poverty reduction. Jury with $250 000 to reduce appreciates that there are a number of different ways to get poverty in Winnipeg. involved and support United Way’s efforts in the community, and The community responded to that we all have a role to play. United Way is also grateful to the this unprecedented opportu- challengers not pictured: Paul Albrechtsen, James Burns, nity, with more than 650 Win- “Not everyone has the time to volunteer or to take part directly in Hartley Richardson, Marjorie nipeggers becoming new activities, but you can set aside a bit of a fi nancial contribution to Blankstein, J. Derek Riley, Gerald leaders. As promised, the Gray and Lawrie Pollard. make a big difference in the city,” he says. challengers presented Heath- er Grant-Jury with a cheque Whether it’s a $1200 or $100 gift, every dollar matters. The for $250 000, which will be greatest impact comes when the community unites in its invested in United Way’s efforts. newly established AssetBuild- ers Partnership. Beyond the “Signing my pledge form makes me feel more connected money, Winnipeg proved that with the community,” Rob says. “My wife and I know that it is a city fi lled with people money we set aside every month has a huge impact on everyone who exemplify what it means – from my neighbour to my co-worker to me.” to inspire, motivate, and lead our city towards a brighter future.

Every year, thousands of Winnipeggers generously support United Way through personal donations, corporate donations and workplace campaigns. These gifts are vital to ...that’s the United Way’s ongoing efforts to create lasting change in our community for all who live here. way he’s United.

17 Campaign 2007: What a year it’s been!

I had the most incredible experience as 2007 Campaign Chair for United Way of Winnipeg. I visited almost every corner of our diverse community and met so many amazing people whose lives have been touched by this organization.

There are thousands of stories to tell and thousands of successes to share, all because Winnipeggers are a caring, determined and generous group of people who always rise to the challenge.

Over the past year, thousands of Winnipeggers invested time and money to help raise a record $17 million. Thank you to our tireless campaign cabinet, amazing sponsored executives, and all the volunteers and donors who continue to support United 2007 Campaign Chair Heather Way year after year; from retirees to corporate leaders; unionized Grant-Jury and Winnipeg Sun’s Laurie Mustard at the 1st Annual and non-unionized workplaces and everyone in between. Your United Way Banjo Bowl Media support has been critical to this success and is greatly appreci- Challenge. ated — it couldn’t have happened without you.

Thank you to all my brothers and sisters within organized labour for your continued support of our community, and to all Lead- ers — including over 650 new Leadership donors — who met our ambitious Leadership Challenge with personal donations of $1200 or more. Thank you also to the challengers who contrib- uted another $250 000 when we reached our goal.

It is truly an inspiration to see how people from all walks of life, who believe we are stronger together, can achieve so much. That’s the way we’re all United.

Heather Grant-Jury, Campaign Chair United Way of Winnipeg Heather Grant-Jury announces 2007 / 08 the campaign achievement at Celebration 2007.

18 Investing in Tomorrow

The Tomorrow Fund is driven by people who recognize that a brighter tomorrow requires action today. These pioneers are helping shape a legacy for future generations through their continued support and generous gifts.

The Tomorrow Fund is a permanent capital fund. The investment income from

2007 Sponsored Executives at Report Session #3 show their energy and enthusiasm. Their dedication and skills are vital to the campaign’s success.

The Tomorrow Fund is an gifts of cash, insurance or opportunity to leave a legacy bequests is used to maintain and invest in future generations. the real value of the fund and support United Way’s ongoing efforts to bring together the people and resources necessary to create lasting change in Winnipeg.

Together, these visionaries made a record number of bequests and helped raise more than $1 million in 2007 alone, bringing the Fund’s capital value to $7.8 million. Campaign 2007 raises a record Growing stronger each year, $17+ million thanks to the generosity of Winnipeggers. the Fund has seen contributions increase by an impres- sive 93 per cent over the past three years.

19 Ayn Wilcox Board of Trustees Volunteer

20 Ayn helps to drive The Community Investment change in our city… Committee, chaired by Ayn, is a volunteer-driven group that Ayn Wilcox has always been very active in the community, provides stewardship and ac- volunteering for her daughters’ sports teams, daycare, and a countability over United Way’s variety of fundraising initiatives. Community Fund. The committee ensures that all donations For the past 12 years, Ayn has dedicated countless hours to our in the community make maximum impact in addressing community by lending her voice and expertise to United Way of the issues that are most important to Winnipeggers, while Winnipeg in the Community Investment area. As a member of remaining goal-focused by measuring results on an ongo- United Way’s Board of Trustees, Ayn is helping drive change in ing basis. our city. These volunteers, like all volunteers involved with United “It’s amazing to see all the different people who come together Way, are passionate about our city. They come from busi- at the same table through United Way,” says Ayn. “We’re all ness, labour, government and the community. All volun- focused on the same goal, making Winnipeg a better place for teers bring exceptional skills and experience to the table; everyone who lives here.” the embodiment of United Way’s community-connected, community-directed philosophy. Like any parent, Ayn hopes her young daughters will have every opportunity to grow and thrive, and live happy, healthy lives. That’s why she’s working with dozens of volunteers from across Winnipeg the city at the board table to make that happen. Poverty “I want to set an example for my daughters. I want them to Reduction see that change is possible when we all work together.” Council Ayn is hoping her commitment will show her daughters the value Collaboration is a powerful in volunteering and being connected to the community. engine. United in interest, action and mission, we are mak- “My husband and I talk with them all the time about what’s going ing substantial, lasting change on in our community,” says Ayn. “We want them to understand in the community possible. that everyone needs a little extra support from time to time, in- The formation of the Win- cluding us, and that’s ok. We are fortunate enough to be able to nipeg Poverty Reduction give back in some small way, which is truly a privilege.” Council (WPRC), mobilized by United Way of Winnipeg, Ayn is learning, too. Sharing ideas and working with her fellow is an example of evolving volunteers at United Way has increased her understanding of the the way the community can issues and challenges our city faces. more effectively approach and respond to issues in our city. “I’ve really grown as a person in the process. I’m more aware of The council is comprised of what’s happening in my community and the power of working to- senior leadership from gov- gether to achieve a common goal. And I’ve made some wonder- ernment, labour, business and ful friends along the way who continue to teach me so much.” voluntary sectors from across our city including United Way of Winnipeg. Although the council has only recently been organized, council members are committed to pooling their knowledge and resources to identify and address the most persistent underlying causes of poverty. This is an excit- ...that’s the ing accomplishment as the council moves forward into way she’s the community in the coming United. years.

21 UNITED WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR EVERYONE Norm McLean Youth Mentor

24 Norm helps kids believe in themselves…

A medical student at the University of Manitoba, Norm To succeed in school and life, children need role models McLean knows a thing or two about homework. and the skills to help them through to graduation. United Way of Winnipeg supports mentorship and after-school And while his workload at school keeps him busy, it doesn’t keep programs that give children the self-esteem and conﬁ dence him from inspiring children in the same West Broadway neigh- they need to become engaged and productive adults. bourhood where he grew up and was himself inspired.

Every Wednesday, Norm shows up for homework club at United Recognizing that art is a Way partner West Broadway Youth Outreach to teach kids the powerful tool for community importance of staying in school and getting good grades. development, social change and individual growth, United “I want to help kids believe in their own abilities and potential,” he Way increased core funding says. to Grafﬁ ti Art Programming (GAP) in 2007. In just two Homework club has been a passion for Norm for more than half years, the number of GAP his life. The child of a single parent, growing up in a neighbour- participants has increased by hood troubled by gangs, violence and drugs, he ﬁ rst became a staggering 80 per cent. involved with the club at age 11. Also in 2007, Big Brothers “He showed up every Wednesday without fail and has never Big Sisters received new stopped coming,” says West Broadway co-director and mentor sustained funding for its Ken Opaleke.

Norm credits Ken and his early experiences at West Broadway for much of his own success in school and life.

“I remember in grade six, the ﬁ rst time I ever got a really good report card, Ken made the hugest deal of it, as if I just won the Nobel Prize,” Norm says. “That was when accomplishing something really began to mean something to me.”

At age 12, no longer eligible to participate in the program, Norm became a junior volunteer at West Broadway and a role model himself.

“It’s hard to imagine not being here to see kids going through innovative Empowering Our the same things I did,” says Norm. “To give back, and hope the Last year, there were over 100 000 youth visits at mentor- Little Sisters (EOLS) mentor- same outcomes happen for other kids; those things really give ing, recreation and after-school ing program. EOLS pairs me a satisfaction I can’t ﬁ nd anywhere else.” programs directly supported by United Way. Aboriginal Big Sisters with Little Sisters and incorporates In both his words and actions, Norm is setting a powerful ex- unique cultural programming ample and inspiring a love of learning in a whole new generation designed to foster healthy of Winnipeggers. and lasting relationships.

Last year, United Way also boosted support to four after-school programs to address the growing number of children and youth seeking ...that’s the positive alternatives to life on way he’s the street. United.

25 Alma Pinpin New Homeowner

26 Alma is committed to creating a stable life for her family…

A devoted mother, Alma Pinpin wants her four year-old son To be fi nancially stable and independent, families fi rst Chale to have every opportunity in the world. need the knowledge and tools to maximize their income and increase their savings. That’s why United Way of So much so, she and husband Vince left their home in the Philip- Winnipeg supports job skills training, money management, pines and moved halfway around the world to Winnipeg nearly fi nancial counselling and matched savings programs. three years ago.

Last year the Asset Building “Sometimes I miss my home very much,” Alma says. “It’s very network grew by two new difﬁ cult starting over in a new country.” partners and ofﬁ cially became the AssetBuilders Partnership. A marketing professional in the Philippines, Vince couldn’t com- Buoyed with an investment of pete for the same work here without upgrading his skills. He took $250 000 from the Leadership jobs in a call centre, as a bed assembler and even selling knives door to door, while Alma stayed home to look after Chale.

Home for the family since arriving in Canada has been a small apartment off St. Anne’s Road.

So when a friend told Alma about a program that could help the family save for a down payment on a house, she jumped at the opportunity.

Alma enrolled in a matched savings program through the As- setBuilders Partnership (ABP) in 2007. The ABP is a collaboration between partners in the community, SEED Winnipeg, and Assiniboine Credit Union, mobilized by United Way of Winnipeg.

Challenge, the ABP is “Asset-building programs have been around for some time help- Today and every day, an average of 730 people access United Way positioned for a signiﬁ cant ing Winnipeggers like Alma and her family work toward ﬁ nancial supported education, training increase in capacity and stability,” says Andrew Douglas, program director for ABP part- and pre-employment programs. impact. ner SEED Winnipeg.

In 2007 United Way sup- “United Way was able to bring together the people and reported development of a new sources behind these programs to form a single partnership,” he business plan for the creation explains. and implementation of anti- racism and cultural training. Asset-building helps participants regain a sense of control in their Aboriginal and newcomer lives by teaching vital ﬁ nancial, employment and life skills. The youth will be employed deliv- ABP also offers savings incentives by matching participants’ con- ering this programming. tributions. In only one year, Alma and Vince saved enough for the down payment on their very ﬁ rst home. 2007 also saw increased United Way support for “I’m so happy,” beams Alma. “I have my own kitchen and my people entering or return- husband has his own garage, and we can decorate however we ing to the workforce with like.” programs providing literacy training, job preparation or re- “Most importantly, Chale has a yard and lots of room to run and employment. Nearly half the jump around,” Alma says. “This may not be our dream house but participants are immigrants or it’s our dream come true.” refugees, many of whom have ...that’s the been war affected. way she’s United.

27 Kelly Fuerst Proud Mom

Emmett Fuerst Athlete

28 Kelly and Emmett build a community where no one is left on the sidelines… The health of our neighbourhoods and the well-being of individuals have a major impact on quality of life. United Emmett Fuerst is a typical 12-year-old boy. He has a passion Way of Winnipeg supports recreation, parenting, and for video games and aspires to one day design them; he loves social programs that provide the tools, conﬁ dence & hockey and Sidney Crosby; and he wants very much to ﬁ t in with support people need to create strong communities. his peers — which hasn’t always been easy.

Born with a neuromuscular disorder known as Nemaline In 2007, as part of an ongoing Myopathy, Emmett has some unique challenges — among these, commitment to enhancing he uses a power wheelchair for mobility. the lives of Winnipeg’s urban Aboriginal community, United Emmett’s family has struggled to ﬁ nd an activity that allows him Way invested in a program to participate with friends as part of a team. that takes a holistic and culture-based approach to “He played soccer for a year but was told his chair was too providing healing services for dangerous to other players,” says mom Kelly. “And baseball was Aboriginal men. too hard on his joints.” Last year, United Way also in- Wheelchair basketball and rugby were also out because Emmett creased investment in initiatives lacks the upper body strength and mobility to maneuver a non- to enhance safety, social cohe- powered wheelchair. sion and healthy opportunities

So the Fuersts were thrilled to learn about a power wheelchair hockey league developed by the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) supported by United Way of Winnipeg.

“Power chair hockey is so inclusive — even for people who can’t swing a stick or shoot — yet it’s still competitive,” says Kelly.

“It’s awesome,” Emmett agrees.

On top of the physical beneﬁ ts of being active, Emmett has a chance to interact with others facing similar challenges. And when classmates talk about their sporting accomplishments, he has something to contribute to the discussion.

The action heats up at a power for children and youth living in The beneﬁ ts also extend to Emmett’s family, who uses the chair hockey game at St. James north-west Winnipeg neigh- games as an opportunity to bond and network. Civic Centre. bourhoods. These include areas marked by high unemployment, “Without United Way, sports and recreation services like power chair poverty, and the city’s highest hockey would not be available,” says Bill Muloin, director of Children’s rate of teen pregnancy. Leisure and Rec Services for SMD and the league’s founder. New sustained funding in “It’s wonderful to see your child become a valuable, contrib- 2007 went to support initia- uting member of a team,” says Kelly. “It’s made all the differ- tives that bring women living ence in his conﬁ dence and self-esteem.” in poverty together to address critical issues. Resource centres serve as bustling hubs of activity for families in neighourhoods like West ...that’s the Central, providing life and way they’re employment skills, access to affordable food, and other United. basic necessities.

29 30 31 UNITED WE ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Treasurer’s Report

United Way of Winnipeg protects the resources entrusted to it by the community while generating the maximum long-term sustainable revenue for investment in creating opportunities for a better life for everyone.

United Way’s ﬁ nancial stewardship practices are driven by its core values including: adherence to the highest standards of excellence, accountability and impact, prudent use of resources, and the provision of fair, accurate and honest disclosure of information.

In 2007 / 08, the Board of Trustees with the support of the Finance & Administration Committee:

Developed, implemented and closely monitored a ﬁ nancial plan to focus the investment of human, ﬁ nancial and in-kind resources.

• In 2007 / 08, in accordance • With the support of an an- • Based on the 2006 cam- Caring, 211 Manitoba, Urban with the fi nancial plan, United nual grant for fundraising and paign achievement of $15.7 Exchange and other commu- Way invested $21.2 million administrative expenses from million, United Way invested nity initiatives. to bring together the people the Province of Manitoba, $13.4 million in 90 community and resources necessary to United Way has been able organizations that support • The 2007 campaign create lasting change and to invest donations collected our areas of focus and $1.4 achievement of over $17 provide solutions that prevent through the annual campaign million in United Way commu- million will be invested in our problems from happening in directly in strategies for nity programs and initiatives community during 2008 / 09. the fi rst place. helping children and youth such as Poverty Reduction achieve their potential, pro- Strategy, Aboriginal Relations moting fi nancial stability and Strategy, Shaw United Way independence, and improving Youth Connections, Koats neighbourhood health and for Kids, the Union Counsel- well-being. lor Training Program, Day of

Managed the investment of funds to preserve capital, achieve maximum returns and provide cash to meet current and long- term funding requirements.

• Over the past ﬁ ve years, income equal to an average • Based on the strong invest- investment for 2007 / 08 was investments yielded above of 6.35%. The excess investment returns over the previ- 2.1%. The difference between average returns of 10.5%. ment income was transferred ous four years and the level the approved expenditure and During this time period the to the Stabilization Fund to of the Stabilization Fund, the the actual investment income Board of Trustees approved ensure consistency in cash Board of Trustees approved was drawn from previous expenditures of investment ﬂ ow from investment income an expenditure of investment contributions of investment for future years. income in 2007 / 08 equal to income to the Stabilization 7.5%. The actual return on Fund.

The growing return on United Way’s investments is visible in every area of our city: in the vibrant neighbourhoods, empow- ered people and successful youth. Our prudently-managed ﬁ scal resources are demonstrating positive performance, both ﬁ nancially and by creating opportunities for a better life for everyone.

Pat Solman, Treasurer

34 Financial Statements

Auditor’s Report on Summarized Financial Statements Balance Sheet March 31, 2008 To the Members United Way of Winnipeg 2008 2007

The accompanying summarized balance sheet and statement of community and operating activities and changes in fund ASSETS balances are derived from the complete fi nancial statements Cash & Investments $20 855 061 $19 537 614 of United Way of Winnipeg as at March 31, 2008 and for the Pledges Receivable 8 967 006 8 535 045 year then ended on which we expressed an opinion without Advances to Agency Partners 1 716 888 1 865 110 reservation in our report dated May 7, 2008. The fair summari- Capital Assets 526 092 374 559 zation of the complete fi nancial statements is the responsibility Deferred Fundraising Costs 1 425 678 1 468 346 of management. Our responsibility, in accordance with the applicable Assurance Guideline of The Canadian Institute of $33 490 725 $31 780 674 Chartered Accountants, is to report on the summarized fi nancial statements. LIABILITIES In our opinion, the accompanying fi nancial statements fairly summarize, in all material respects, the related complete fi nan- Funding Not Yet Paid $1 657 680 $1 953 796 Accounts Payable cial statements in accordance with the criteria described in the & Accrued Liabilities 987 806 947 464 Guideline referred to above. Deferred Revenue 1 425 678 1 468 346 Proceeds of Current Campaign, These summarized fi nancial statements do not contain all the Less Provision for disclosures required by Canadian generally accepted account- Uncollectible Pledges 17 805 207 16 725 607 ing principles. Readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for their purposes. For more informa- $21 876 371 $21 095 213 tion on the entity’s fi nancial position, results of operations and cash fl ows, reference should be made to the related complete fi nancial statements. FUND BALANCES

Community Fund $366 903 $125 063 Operating Fund 309 736 - Capital Assets Fund 526 092 374 559 Stabilization Fund 2 551 944 3 514 367 Chartered Accountants Tomorrow Fund 7 859 679 6 671 472

Winnipeg, Manitoba $11 614 354 $10 685 461 May 7, 2008 $33 490 725 $31 780 674

Approved on behalf of the Board of Trustees

Scott Sanders, Chairperson

Pat Solman, Treasurer

35 Statement of Community and Operating Activities and Changes in Fund Balances Year Ended March 31, 2008

2008 2007

COMMUNITY OPERATING CAPITAL ASSETS STABILIZATION TOMORROW FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND TOTAL TOTAL

REVENUE Net Campaign Contributions From Prior Year: Donations $14 387 539 $14 387 539 $13 107 634 Special Events 710 555 710 555 710 804 Donor Directed 1 642 575 1 642 575 2 805 004 Donor Directed Fees 55 126 55 126 - Recoveries From Campaigns of Prior Years 90 924 90 924 198 804 Province of Manitoba 2 801 798 2 801 798 2 537 333 Sponsorships, Grants & Other Income 1530 147 777 149 307 194 636 Investment Income 295 494 295 494 1 302 211 Legacy Giving 1 050 320 1 050 320 1 510 014 Funding Partners & Special Initiatives - 117 684

16 122 568 3 715 256 - 295 494 1 050 320 21 183 638 22 484 124

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Funding 13 443 499 13 443 499 12 864 618 Donor Directed 1 642 575 1 642 575 2 805 004 Programs & Activities 1 396 601 1 396 601 1 361 932 Management & Administration 337 523 337 523 277 457 United Way of Canada 128 250 128 250 128 250

16 482 675 465 773 - - - 16 948 448 17 437 261

OPERATIONS Resource Development 3 086 295 3 086 295 2 665 353 Organizational Development Initiatives 87 691 87 691 111 587 Amortization of Capital Assets 132 311 132 311 171 227

- 3 173 986 132 311 - - 3 306 297 2 948 167

Net Funds Before Transfers (360 107) 75 497 (132 311) 295 494 1 050 320 928 893 2 098 696 Interfund Transfers 601 947 234 239 283 844 (1 257 917) 137 887 - - Opening Fund Balance 125 063 - 374 559 3 514 367 6 671 472 10 685 461 8 586 765

Closing Fund Balance $366 903 $309 736 $526 092 $2 551 944 $7 859 679 $11 614 354 $10 685 461

36 Notes to the Summarized Financial Statements

Community Fund Stabilization Fund

The source of the Community Fund is all resources dedicated or The purpose of the Stabilization Fund is to support community directed to supporting investments in the community including: service levels and United Way operations in special circum- donations to the annual campaign; program sponsorships; gov- stances. The Stabilization Fund will be maintained at a minimum ernment and non-government grants; gifts-in-kind; and invest- of 10% of the budget for each year for core ongoing operations. ment income allocated through the annual budgeting process. The minimum level will provide for a continuation of core opera- These resources may contain restrictions imposed by the donor tions for a period of at least one year even where special circum- or provider (i.e. allocation to a particular agency or investment in stances cause a signiﬁ cant decrease in resources available. In a particular program, initiative or area of service) or they may be the event that the decrease in core revenues was anticipated to unrestricted. continue for a longer period of time, the one-year period will provide an opportunity to make needed adjustments to expenditures The purpose of the Community Fund is the investment of in the most strategic and humane way possible. unrestricted resources in the community through funding in accordance with partnership agreements and expenditures for community services, programs and/or initiatives which support The Tomorrow Fund sustainable community solutions to pressing social issues. Re- stricted resources will be allocated or expended in accordance The source of the Tomorrow Fund is permanent capital gifts with the directions of the donor. made by donors to provide ongoing beneﬁ t to the community and a portion of the investment income earned on the Fund. These gifts may contain restrictions imposed by the donor (i.e. Operating Fund governing the use of investment income) or they may be unrestricted. Separate capital records are maintained for each capital The source of the Operating Fund is the accumulation of gift to ensure that the directions of the donor are implemented resources dedicated or directed to cover the operating and accurately. development costs of United Way including: provincial funding; sponsorships; other government and non-government grants; In order to preserve the purchasing power of the Tomorrow Fund, special events; gifts-in-kind; and investment income allocated the portion of the annual investment income equal to the Con- through the annual budgeting process. sumer Price Index is capitalized to the Fund on an annual basis.

The purpose of the Operating Fund is expenditures on: resource development; management and administration; marketing and communications; administration of community investments; research and development and purchase of capital assets for operating purposes.

Capital Assets Fund

The Capital Assets Fund was established to record the investment in unamortized capital assets. The purchase price of capital assets is funded through transfers from the Operating Fund. On an annual basis, amortization expense is charged to the Capital Assets Fund. Barrie and Marvelle McPherson, longtime United Way volunteers and donors, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gift to the Tomorrow Fund. The Barrie & Marvelle McPherson Fund is their way of investing in our community’s future and leaving a personal legacy. Marvelle led our campaign as Chair in 1991 and is a past Chair of the Board of Trustees.

37 United Way Partners

2007 / 08 Funding

Age & Opportunity $346 400 Mediation Services: A Community Resource for Conﬂ ict Resolution 170 450 AssetBuilders Partnership 13 366 Mount Carmel Clinic 148 600 Andrews Street Family Centre 186 200 Multiple Sclerosis Society (Winnipeg Chapter) 119 800 The Arthritis Society (Manitoba Division) 95 680 Native Women’s Transition Centre 120 600 Association for Community Living - Winnipeg Region 170 000 Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad 229 400 Aurora Family Therapy Centre 140 550 New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families 94 650 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg 255 300 New Life Ministries 26 000 Building Blocks 6918 North End Community Renewal Corporation 46 000 Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg 402 500 North End Women’s Centre 131 100 Building Urban Industries for Local Development (BUILD) 28 000 North Point Douglas Women’s Centre 55 000 Canadian Mental Health Association (Winnipeg Region) 288 500 Nor’west Co-Op Community Health Centre 196 100 Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba Division) 117 150 Ogijiita Pimatiswin Kinamatwin 79 233 Canadian Red Cross Society (Manitoba Region) 285 500 Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape 50 000 Centre Renaissance Centre 60 200 Pluri-Elles Manitoba 75 000 CNIB (Manitoba and Saskatchewan Division) 381 500 Pregnancy & Family Support Services 98 480 Coalition of Community Based Youth Serving Agencies 67 772 Reaching E-Quality Employment Services 45 000 Coalition of Community Based Youth Serving Agencies: Resource Assistance for Youth 55 000 Coalition Camp 80 000 Rose and Max Rady Jewish Community Centre 258 000 Community Education Development Association 420 350 Rossbrook House 265 800 Community Education Development Association - Scouts Canada (Manitoba Division) 47 000 CED Training Intermediary 50 000 Scouts franco-manitobains 3350 Community Financial Counselling Services 185 100 SEED Winnipeg 415 090 Community Unemployed Help Centre 143 500 Sexuality Education Resource Centre 109 650 Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba 140 000 SMD Self-Help Clearinghouse 62 000 Elmwood Community Resource Centre and Area Association 124 000 SMD Services 1 046 800 Elwick Village Centre 63 650 Social Planning Council of Winnipeg 301 300 Esther House 13 000 South Winnipeg Family Information Centre 43 500 Eyaa-Keen Centre 150 000 Spence Neighbourhood Association 56 200 The Family Centre of Winnipeg 722 400 Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba 60 000 Fetal Alcohol Family Association of Manitoba 40 000 Teen Stop Jeunesse 103 850 Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre 140 250 Urban Circle Training Centre 32 250 Girl Guides Of Canada (3 Areas of Winnipeg) 62 350 Versatech Industries 36 000 Good Neighbours Senior Centre 40 000 Villa Rosa 280 650 Grafﬁ ti Art Programming 186 000 Volunteer Manitoba 202 990 Guid’aimes franco-manitobaines 3350 West Broadway Youth Outreach 76 750 Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba 136 700 West Central Community Program 87 300 Independent Living Resource Centre 146 800 West Central Women’s Resource Centre 45 000 International Centre (Citizenship Council of Manitoba) 141 150 Wolseley Family Place 50 000 International African Child Relief and Peace Foundation of Canada 45 000 Women’s Health Clinic 207 000 Jewish Child & Family Services 161 250 YMCA - YWCA of Winnipeg 475 450 John Howard Society of Manitoba 145 250 Kâ Ni Kânichihk 170 000 Total 2007 / 08 Funding $13 443 499 Kildonan Youth Activity Centre 35 690 Knowles Centre 67 000 The Laurel Centre 105 250 Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba 107 600 Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre 187 030 Macdonald Youth Services 107 600 Main Street Project 110 350 Manitoba Association of Rights and Liberties 50 100 Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council (Welcome Place) 60 000 Manitoba School Improvement Program 60 000 Maples Youth Activity Centre 50 000 Marlene Street Tenants Association 11 000 Marymound 71 050 Meals on Wheels 58 850

38 United Way Programs & Partnerships

2007 / 08 Funding

211 Manitoba Aboriginal Relations Strategy Agency Capacity Building Community Consultation and Research Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council Community Indicators System Community Impact Management and Measurement (CIMM) Days of Caring Koats for Kids Shaw United Way Youth Connections Student Community Service Awards Student Leadership Conference Union Counsellor Program Urban Exchange 2008 United Way Youth in Action Scholarship recipients from left to Youth Relations Strategy right: Amber Sinclair, Kimberly Chambers, Benisia Whenzle and Rebecca Hutchings. United Way awards four scholarships to students under the age of 30 who are associated with a United Way partner as Total 2007 / 08 Funding $1 396 601 a volunteer, employee or program participant.

A meeting of the CIMM Pilot Committee. CIMM is a three-year pilot project being undertaken by ﬁ ve United Ways across Canada. In each city, the local United Way will work together with partners to build the capacity to measure, identify and report community impact at a program cluster level.

Student volunteers from local high schools and members of United Way’s Youth Relations and Youth Connections Councils braved the cold to run three Koats for Kids collection stations at this year’s Festival du Voyageur kickoff. 39 UNITED WE WORK TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL Board of Trustees United Way of Winnipeg is governed by its Board of Trustees, a diverse group of community leaders and key decision Executive Committee makers who provide vision, strategic leadership, accountability and stewardship. These senior volunteers are Chair Chairperson-Elect & passionate about United Way and dedicated to creating Scott Sanders Senior Vice-Chair opportunities for a better life for everyone. Online Business Systems Jackie Lowe National Leasing Group

Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair, Members Resource Development Community Investment Elizabeth Marr Ayn Wilcox Candace Bishoff Anna Fontaine Greystone Managed Diagnostic Services Investments Inc. of Manitoba Harvey Bostrom Stefan Kristjanson Daniel Paul Bork Michel Lagacé Kingsley Bowles Maureen MacDonald * Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair, Marketing Kanwal Brar Tanis Petreny Finance & Administration & Communications Markus Chambers Cosmo Racano Pat Solman Derrick Coupland Réal Cloutier Bob Silver MTS Allstream Inc. Blacksheep Strategy Inc. Chris Couture Randy Williams Douglas Finkbeiner Cathy Woods Vice-Chair, Technology Vice-Chair, Research & Robert Reimer Engagement & Co-Chair, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Urban Exchange Regina Ramos-Urbano Adult Learning & Literacy

2007 Campaign Chair Honourary Solicitor Heather Grant-Jury Allan Fineblit United Food & Commercial The Law Society of Manitoba Workers Training Centre

Past Chair Secretary Gail Asper Susan Lewis The Asper Foundation / United Way of Winnipeg Canwest Foundation

Winnipeg overlooking Esplanade Riel and St. Boniface Cathedral; photo by Dan Harper, DanHarperPhotography.com

Winnipeg’s historic Portage and Main intersection and business core; photo by Dan Harper, DanHarperPhotography.com

42 * Resigned Committees Nominating Committee

United Way benefi ts from the expertise of numerous volunteers from across the Gail Asper, Chair city. These volunteers, coming from all sectors of Winnipeg, lend their expertise on Réal Cloutier social and community issues as well as operational, technological, business and Douglas Finkbeiner fi nancial matters. Stefan Kristjanson Jackie Lowe Scott Sanders, Ex-Offi cio

Finance & Investment Marketing & Information Administration Sub-Committee Communications Technology Committee Committee Services Committee Douglas Finkbeiner, Chair Pat Solman, Chair Dave Christianson Derrick Coupland, Chair Robert Reimer, Chair Douglas Finkbeiner, Ken Hayes Elaine Ali Ramon Ayre Deputy Chair Bob Malazdrewich Cal Harrison Terry Bunio Réal Cloutier Ronald Marks Les Parry Christian Dandeneau Ian Gillies Pat Solman Jack Riediger Marc Guilbault Betty Juselius Paul Robson Bruce Popham Ronald Marks Tim Schellenberg Ian Scatliff * Tanis Petreny Randy Williams Jean-Marc Ruest Colin Tirschmann

Community Agency Liason Investment Volunteers Committee Josie Audino Patricia Herd Donna McPherson Ayn Wilcox, Chair Margaret Barbour Aynslie Hinds Abby Morris Kingsley Bowles, Vice-Chair Jim Beaque Suzanne Hudson Anna Nault Jim Beaque Candace Bishoff Richard Irish Chrispin Ntungo Candace Bishoff Kingsley Bowles Joan Jenkins Barbara Palace Joan Dawkins Wayne Buck Diane Kelly Carla Pelletier Gray Harry Finnigan Bruce Burton William Kops Regina Ramos-Urbano Anna Fontaine Amy Carpenter Terumi Kuwada Maggi Robinson Dave Gemmell Mable Chan Rick Lambert Bruce Routledge Suzanne Hudson Kimberley Clare Holly Leost Nicole Sadler Richard Irish Beatrice Davidson Cynthia Lone Stephen Schaefer Michael Krebs Noëlle DePape Bonnie Macdonell Blaine Shewchuk Elizabeth Luzige Gerry Desrosiers Theodore L.J. Mariash Murray Sinclair Ans Norman Noelle Dietrich Angela McBride Bernadette Smith * Ryan Poitras André Doumbè Kandace McCorrister Joe E. Thompson Harold Falk Erica McLaughlin Carole Wylie * Dave Gemmell Crystal McLeod Greg Gillis Bev McLennan Graeme Green Barb McMahon

43 * Resigned Campaign Cabinet

Campaign Chair Honourary Member Honourary Member Deputy Chair, Advisory Heather Grant-Jury The Honourable Gary Doer His Worship Mayor Sam Katz Nick Logan United Food & Commercial Province of Manitoba City of Winnipeg National Leasing Workers Training Centre

Deputy Chair, Business Co-Chair, Marketing Co-Chair, Marketing Deputy Chair, Leadership Bob Silver Rob Warren Jane Arnot Colin Ryan Western Glove Works Asper Centre for Entrepreneurship Intelligent Hospital Systems BMO Nesbitt Burns

Co-Chair, Co-Chair, Co-Chair, Communications Co-Chair, Communications Major Donor Cabinet Major Donor Cabinet Drew Cringan Tim Schellenberg Mark Chipman Jim Richardson McKim Cringan George Global Winnipeg Megill-Stephenson Company

Deputy Chair, Labour Community Leaders Major Corporations Nationals Darlene Dziewit Wayne Bollman Kirk Dudtschak Rob Bennett Manitoba Federation of Labour City of Winnipeg - Planning, RBC Financial Group CIBC Property and Development

Industry Technology & Finance Advancement General Business John Proven Sean Lawton Leonard J. Penner Ken Jones ENSIS Management Inc. Lawton Partners Financial Cargill J.J. Barnicke Winnipeg Ltd. Planning Services Limited

Co-Chair, Professions Co-Chair, Professions Co-Chair, Health and Co-Chair, Health and Herb Peters Jeff Morton Community Services Community Services Aikins, MacAulay & Piston Ring Service Ray Racette Sandra Oakley Thorvaldson LLP Victoria General Hospital CUPE

Co-Chair, Government Co-Chair, Government Co-Chair, Co-Chair, Marilyn Kapitany Monica Girouard Universities and Colleges Universities and Colleges Western Economic Manitoba Government & Janet Hoskins Jeff Zabudsky Diversiﬁ cation Canada General Employees’ Union St. John’s College Red River College University of Manitoba

Co-Chair, Schools Co-Chair, Schools Co-Chair, Leadership Co-Chair, Leadership Roberta Hechter Gordon Campbell Development Program Development Program École Laura Secord École St. Avila School Major Patrick A. Douglass Douglas R. Maughan 17 Wing / C.F.B. Winnipeg Scotiabank

Community Liason / Best Practices Workshop Events Labour Support Committee Day of Caring Sandy Sager Marnie Strath Larry Pelzer Bernice Cyr In The Know Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Labour Council Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

2006-07 Chair, 2007-08 Chair, Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Gail Asper Scott Sanders The Asper Foundation / Online Business Systems Canwest Foundation

44 Major Donor Cabinet

Mark Chipman, Co-Chair David Filmon Michael F. B. Nesbitt Harvey Secter Jim Richardson, Michael Guttormson Ken Nolin Stephen Segal Co-Chair Doug Harvey Mark Olson George Sigurdson David Asper Eric Johnson William Parrish Bob Silver Cheryl Barker David Johnston Scott Penman Charlie Spiring Bruce Bennett Edward Kennedy Gordon Pollard Hugh Swandel Greg Bieber John Loewen Wayne Pratt Barry Talbot Joe Bova Nick Logan Tom Pundyk Dawna Wallace Penny Bowles Elizabeth Marr Hartley Richardson Martin Weinberg Tom Bryk Kevin McGarry Sanford Riley Don White Morris Chia Randall Moffat Ross Robinson Bob Williams Robert Coghlan James Morden Mike Romani Darcy Zaporzan

Divisional Section Chairs Leadership Chairs Scott Antonation Rosalyn A. Howard Scott Stirton Betty Ash Gail Bartlette Janice L. Kostelnyk Edward D. Suzuki Colonel Alain Boyer Christina Barwinsky Howard Kowalchuk Pamela J. Sveinson Peter Dubienski Kevin M. Bell Denise N. Lecuyer Anastasia Sych-Yereniuk Anna Fontaine Brendan Bergie Rick M. MacKay Paul Vogt Rosie Jacuzzi Louis Chagnon Patricia A. McCallum Brett Wasny J. Dave Johnston Erma Chapman Janet L. Murowski John Wiens Bill Larkin Kevin R. Coates Brian Peto Rennie Zegalski Ron Margolis Christopher J. Cottick Bill Riches Karen McIvor Greg P. Dandewich Derrick A. Saedal Brian Melnyk Lise M. Denis Jesse Sandhu Leslie Ormel Major Patrick A. Douglass David Sauer Charly Pazdor Peter Dubienski Stephen Segal Mary Ann Thompson Dennis R. Engel Kevin Semenchuk Paul Vogt Greg C. Gillis Barry W. Senft John Wiens Peter J. Glowacki Bob Spriggs Craig A. Goldstein Doug Starodub John Graham Brian J. Stevenson

Account Executives

Mike J. Ammeter Denis L. Bourgeois Darrin Davis Craig A. Goldstein Janice P. Anderson Brian T. Bowman Kirk Dudtschak Jim Gordon Scott Antonation Tom Bryk Stuart A. Duncan Tom Gouldsborough Glenn Armstrong I. Philip Burns David W. Durant John Graham Shauna Arnott Franco Capolongo Darlene M. Dziewit Heather Grant-Jury Dawna Atamanchuk Louis Chagnon Gail M. Eckert Laura Grassia Phil Axelrod Russ A. Chambers Dennis R. Engel Kimberley Gray Sharon Bain Erma Chapman Michael Evans Erin Gudmundson Holly A. Banner Mark J. Chipman Garth Fallis Tim Hibbard Gail Bartlette Irwin Corobow Tim Feduniw Josie M. Hill Christina Barwinsky Clare C. Cremer Michael K. Fisher Janet A. Hoskins Kevin M. Bell Rob A. Cunningham Janet Forbes W. L. Hutchison Rob J. Bennett Greg P. Dandewich Sean E. Gander Janet C. Ingersoll Ken Bicknell Brent Davidson Greg C. Gillis Ted Janzen Gord R. Blaine William Davidson Monica Girouard Kristy Jenion Michael Bligh Keith Davidson Peter J. Glowacki

45 Account Executives CONTINUED

Grant Johnson James C. Ludlow Leonard J. Penner Ronald S. Smith Heather Johnson Alec MacIsaac Herbert J. Peters Stuart E. Spitzke Bob Johnson Rick M. MacKay Brian Peto Bob Spriggs David Johnston Peter J. Mayberry Michael Pigden Scott Stirton Marilyn J. Kapitany Patricia A. McCallum Donn A. Pirie Dirk A. Stubbings Sean C. Kavitch Marilyn J. McLaren Douglas E. Pollard Mike Styre Geoff Kirbyson Brian Melnyk Natalina Porpiglia Edward D. Suzuki Kathy Knight Gordon H. Miles John Proven Anne Taylor Cliff Kolson Rod C. Miller Warren L. Reeves Nancy Testar Valdine M. Kosmick Wendy C. Mitchell Bill Riches Kris Thorkelson Janice L. Kostelnyk Garnet F. Morgan Don Ross William Toews Kristjan Kristjansson Jeffrey G. Morton Paul Rutherford Lynn L. Tougas Michel D. Lagacé Janet L. Murowski Stephen Segal Richard D. Valcourt Gary Laspa Garry C. Nenson Delcy-Ann Selymes Chris Vodrey Diane Lau Loretta F. Nyhus Kevin Semenchuk Curt Vossen Sean Lawton John Oades Barry W. Senft Patricia E. Watson Denise N. Lecuyer Sandra R. Oakley Emily Shane Don G. Woodrow Jeff Leech Hugh A. O’Hare Grant B. Shaw Rick Workman Nick N. Logan William S. Parrish Carol Shumka Curtis Wyatt John A. Longbottom Larry Pelzer Kim D. Siddall Jeff Zabudsky Bob Silver Rennie Zegalski

Tomorrow Fund Community Leaders Community Leaders Best Practices / Committee Renewal Committee Prospecting Training Committee Serena Kraayeveld, Chair David Horne, Chair Sandy Sager, Chair Debra A. A. Ammeter Dee Buchwald Liz Findlay, Chair Brad J. Charach Penny Bowles Bob Darling Alfred Black Tracey Deley Don Brownell Jack Hignell Gurpreet Brar David W. Durant Florence Carey Brian Jones Terry Grey Eileen Kirton Carmele N. Peter Patrick O’Connor Pat Hodgert Suzanne I. Lucas Darcy Zaporzan Ted Paterson Brian LaBine Janet L. Murowski Joan Prevalnig Bob Stroh Kevin P. Rebeck Glen Torgerson Laurie Reimer Wayne Walker Lesley C. Stadnyk Les Wiens Ted Wright

Labour Support Committee

Laurice Klevin, Chair George Floresco Christine Martel Bruce Prozyk Albert Beal Heather Grant-Jury Greg Maruca Kevin Rebeck Albert Cerilli Margaret Hadﬁ eld Shannon McAteer Roy Roman Bernard Christophe Maureen Hancharyk Alan McCormick Brian Short Linda Craik Susan Hart-Kulbaba Hugh McMeel Wendy Sol Kathleen Davidson Ken Hildahl Dee Michael Brian Spencler Michael Davidson Brian Hunt Glenn Michalchuk Karene Strachan Darryl Draeger Mark Kernaghan Peter Olfert Lisa Tarko Kathleen Dubois Eugene Kostyra Doug Olshewski Jerry Woods Jeffrey Dunn Colin Lang Dale Paterson Darlene Dziewit Brent Letain Larry Pelzer Sylvia Farley Florencia Marquez Bob Pendik

46 Sponsored 2007 Sponsored Executive Executives Recruitment Committee Fred Adair Rose Glemas Karyn McDougall Canada Revenue Agency Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Canada Revenue Agency Major Patrick A. Douglass, Michelle Guillou Co-Chair Kelli Adams Lisa Odwak Province of Manitoba - Family National Leasing Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Douglas R. Maughan, Services & Housing Co-Chair Jamie Hardy Nancy Rainboth Glenn Armstrong Patti Adams Canadian Grain Commission Service Canada Warren Atchison Canada Border Services Agency Jeremy T. Bowles Warren Heppner Jennifer Sacco Ian Gillies Ellen Anderson Workers Compensation Sponsored Board of Manitoba Peter J. Mayberry TD Bank Financial Group Linda McFadyen Debra Sealey Cheryl Batchelor Anna Houde Province of Manitoba - CIBC Investors Group Manitoba Labour and Immigration

United Way would Lindy Bichlbauer Candace Ingram Joe Seewald like to thank the Manitoba Liquor Canada Border Services City of Winnipeg - following organiza- Control Commission Fire Paramedic Service tions for giving their Zane Kowal ﬁ nancial support Megan Bowman Boeing Canada Technology, Carol Shumka Sponsored Winnipeg Division St. Amant Centre Inc. - Sponsored by MGEU Great-West Life, London Life, Anne Boyko Joyce Lafreniere and Canada Life City of Winnipeg - Police Service Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Cathy Skrumeda James Richardson Manitoba Hydro International Limited Ron Campbell Angela Lamboo Province of Manitoba - Sponsored by: Credit Union Cen- Manitoba Public Insurance Lisa Smith Civil Service Commission tral, Assiniboine, Cambrian and Canada Post Corporation Casera Credit Union Kristen Larkin Province of Manitoba - Sponsored Competitiveness & Training Cindy Thomas Theresa Cronin Canada Revenue Agency Province of Manitoba - RBC Financial Group Linda Lazarowich Conservation Canadian Heritage Prairies and Northern Region Julie Thompson Province of Manitoba - Beatrice Davidson Manitoba Science, Culture, Heritage & Tourism Province of Manitoba - Advanced Technology, Energy & Mines Province of Manitoba - Education & Literacy; Education, Linda Loeb Citizenship & Youth Sponsored Department of Finance, Lori Traa V Consumer & Corporate Manitoba Hydro Lise Douglas Craig Maitland Affairs Manitoba Hydro Manitoba Liquor Province of Manitoba - Control Commission Clifford Webb City of Winnipeg - Department of Health & Bridget Farkas Public Works Department of Healthy Scotiabank Margaret Marquez Living Convergys Customer Management Canada Inc. Stefan Wielkopolan Province of Manitoba - Debbie Fortescue City of Winnipeg - Intergovernmental Affairs Sponsored Transit Carol Martiniuk & Trade Province of Manitoba - Science, Cheryl Fraser Province of Manitoba - Technology, Energy & Mines Pat Williamson Province of Manitoba - Manitoba Infrastructure Justice Agriculture, Food & & Transportation Province of Manitoba - Rural Initiatives Rex Masesar Red River College Water Stewardship Wawanesa Mutual Insurance J. Signy Gerrard Company & Wawanesa Life Sponsored Insurance Company

47 V Deceased Speakers’ Bureau Spirit Awards Committee Wendy Bonnie, Co-Chair Ian Gerbrandt Sharon McIlraith Marc Proulx, Co-Chair Linda Godin-Sorin Judy Moar Jack Riediger, Chair Jessica Almero Nicole Guiboche Corey Mohr Sara Cianﬂ one Mona Audet Denise Guimond Bill Muloin Wanda McGorum Maureen Barchyn Janet Handel Mike Owen Debra Oberman Greg Barrett Michelle Harrison Marsha Palansky Grant Shaw Judith Bauer Norine Harty Karen Penner Leo Berube Darlene Hedgecock Ken Perrett Erika Bewski Heidi Hellsten Jennifer Perron Golf Tournament Elaine Bishop Bill Henry Mandy Richard Committee Lisa-Beth Bittner Kelly Holmes Maureen Robertson Kevin Black Susan Hologroski Lisa Rosin Greg Bieber, Chair Lori Black Ian Hughes Susan Sader Leo Blankstein Rita Bomak Sharon Hunter Derrick Saedal Benji Miles Christine Bonnett Sandy Hyman John Silver Geoff Powell Marilyn Boyd Faye Jashyn Alvina Smith Scott Sanders Marion Bremner Caprice Kehler Sharon Taylor Don White Michael Burdz Marianne Klassen Kathy Taylor-Hallick Philipa Caplan Delia Knol Darlene Van Ruiten Consultants to Russ Chambers Dion Knol Norman Velnes the Committee Michael Champagne Roxanne Kopitonchuk Karen Velthuys Deb Belinsky Phil Chiapetta Paulette Kyryluk Sister Maria Vigna Harry Brotchie Joyce Chilton John Lackey Andrew Ward Marnie Strath Meghan Cook Linda Lalande Charlotte Watkins Bernice Cyr Pat LeBlanc Leanne Willan Derek Day Angie Lohr Stephen Wilson Matthew DiUbaldo Suzanne Lucas Ginny Witkowski Richard Doyle Sandy Lysachok Liz Wolff Cynthia Drebot Annie Manitowich Wanda Yamamoto Rene Durocher Florence Marquez Ingrid Zacharias Leilani Esteban

Urban Exchange Aboriginal Relations GenNext Council (Formerly Young Leaders Council) Working Group Council Colin Ryan, Chair Michael Krebs Markus Chambers, Anna Fontaine, Chair Dalbir Bains * Sean Lawton * Co-Chair Judith Bartlett Michelle L. Boivin Greg Libbrecht * Regina Ramos-Urbano, Daniel Paul Bork Justin Bova Jonathon Lyon Co-Chair Harold Cochrane * Aaron Bowler * Brad Peacock * Lisandro Aguilar * Jino Distasio Carolyne Braid * Sam Pellettieri Harvey Bostrom Kristy Green Gurpreet Brar Douglas Pollard * Richard Irish Terry Grey Lou Caci * John Proven * Michel Lagacé Lyna Hart Jarrett Davidson Paul Ratana Maureen MacDonald * Crystal Laborero * Silvia De Sousa Raif Richardson Les Parry Lisa Meeches Ranbir Dhillon * Meghan Riley Bruce Popham Ron Richard Peter F. Drazic Mark Schollenberg Kevin Rebeck Eladia Smoke, Recorder Shannon L. Ernst Kirsty L. Sparling Susan Swan Scott Farlinger Jason Stefanson Jamie Veilleux Marc Filiba Kevin Van Cathy Woods Daniel Goldberg Grant Wainikka Aynslie Hinds Jill H. Winograd Alexis Hur Rennie Zegalski Voula Karlaftis

48 * Resigned Youth Relations Shaw United Way Student Leadership Council Youth Connections Conference Council Planning Committee Kanwal Brar, Chair Michael Krebs, Vice-Chair Program Sponsor: Shaw Conference Sponsor: Edward Acuna Communications Inc. Great-West Life, London Lisandro Aguilar Life & Canada Life Matthew Capina Mable Chan, Co-Chair Michael Champagne Nicole Sadler, Co-Chair Yael Shrom, Co-Chair Justin Cloutier Anika Dilawri Gladys Yeung, Co-Chair Chelsea Herdman Anisa Isse Jon Broughton Raji Kaler Maria Carmela Kalaw Ruchi Chhibba Alexandra Kozelko Grace Kennedy David Coodin Ashley Lam Michael Krebs Chelsea Herdman Katelin Neufeld Inderveer Mahal Magda Kusal Nicole Sadler Robin Nguyen Asima Mian Yael Shrom Cayla-Jesse Picklyk Maddie Pearlman Gladys Yeung Shan Pirzada Michael Schwartz Manveer Singh Alexa Yakubovich Carly Sloshower William Yeung

United Way Student Community Service Award Sponsor: Award Recipients Great-West Life, London Life & Canada Life

Katrina Olson Nicole DeMelo Amy Whittaker Alex Akman Argyle Alternative High School Garden City Collegiate Mennonite Brethren St. John’s-Ravenscourt School Collegiate Institute Krupa Kotecha Sadie L. Ewashko Julia Lee Balmoral Hall School Glenlawn Collegiate Stanley Nickarz St. Maurice School Miles Macdonell Collegiate Wayne Ruby Trevor Shivdatt Nitin Wadhawan Children of the Earth High School Gordon Bell High School Breanna Pullis St. Paul’s High School Murdoch Mackay Collegiate Sara Wray Enns Amirah Sequeria Institute Jaylyn Lewis Churchill High School Grant Park High School Sturgeon Heights Collegiate Gillian Hanson Joshua Schettler Joya Nyhof Oak Park High School Samantha Lacoste Collège Beliveau Immanuel Christian School Sturgeon Heights Collegiate Matthew Spence Sarah Zacharias Tyler Nelson R.B. Russell High School Manilyn Valdez Collège Churchill John Taylor Collegiate Technical Vocational High School Jolene Yun Samantha Ginter Mitchel Peters Shaftesbury High School Dorian Zaharia Collège Jeanne-Sauvé John Taylor Collegiate University of Winnipeg Collegiate Olesya Anatolivna Solodkova Ryan Heckert Ilana Deutscher Sisler High School Victor Le Collège Jeanne-Sauvé Joseph Wolinsky Collegiate Vincent Massey Collegiate Sara Pizzey Deanna-Lynn McArthur Ruchi Chhibba Springﬁ eld Collegiate Gladys Yeung Collège Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau Kelvin High School Vincent Massey Collegiate Raschelle Anos Maria Carmela Kalaw Lisa Hobday St. Boniface Diocesan Natalia Karhut Dakota Collegiate Kildonan East Collegiate High School West Kildonan Collegiate Institute

Vincent Reyes Maala Sharma Holly Hunter Chloe Bishop Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Maples Collegiate St. James Collegiate Westgate Mennonite Collegiate

Benisia Whenzle Kenny Young Kayla Trieu Samantha Remple Elmwood High School Marymound School St. John’s High School Windsor Park Collegiate Minahal A. Asif Jorrel Camuyong Fort Richmond Collegiate St. John’s High School

49 Day of Caring Koats for Kids 211 Manitoba Supplementary Advisory Committee Coordinating Group Working Group Fundraising Policy Task Group Suzanne Lucas, Chair Carolyne Braid Jeff Schnoor, Chair Ted Ash Diane Kashton Elaine Ali Mark Neskar, Chair Bernice Cyr Eleanor Marsh Gus Campbell Candace Bishoff Barb Gemmell Angela Nolin John Clarkson Richard Irish Jean Gendron Heidi Rasmussen Douglas Finkbeiner Bob Miles Wanda McGorum Mandy Richards Kathy Kupfer Mike Owen Bernice Sinnock Tracey Sanderson Kelvin Shepherd Norman Velnes Ken Stuebing Ruth Vivian Lynne Willcock

Day of Caring Sponsoring Companies & Organizations

17 Wing/C.F.B. Winnipeg Credit Union Monarch Industries Ltd. United Way Youth Aboriginal Peoples Central of Manitoba < National Leasing < Relations Council Television Network < CTV Winnipeg Mitchell Concessions University of Manitoba - Housing and Student Life Agriculture & Agri-Food Dakota Collegiate Nelson McIntyre Collegiate Canada - Human Daniel McIntyre Collegiate UPS - Supply Chain Solutions < Resources Branch North American Dollar Wise Clean and Press Midway Entertainment Valley Gardens Agriculture & Agri-Food Junior High School EDS Canada Inc. Number TEN Canada - Market & Victoria General Hospital Industry Service Element Massage Architectural Group Parks Canada Wawanesa Mutual Alitra Inc. Elmwood High School < Insurance Company < AMJ Campbell Van Lines Family Services & Housing Payless Shoesource Canada Inc. Wellington College of Balmoral Hall School Frito Lay Canada Remedial Massage PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP < Bank of Montreal Global Winnipeg Therapies Inc. Public Works & Government West Kildonan Collegiate Beaumont School Graffi ti Art Programming Inc. Services Canada Cambrian Credit Union H C Avery School Western Economic Q94 FM / 99.9 Bob FM / Diversifi cation Canada Head Offi ce Habitat for Humanity, Inc. 1290 AM CFRW Weston Bakeries Ltd. Canada Revenue Agency < Health Sciences Centre Rapunzel Hair Designz Canadian Broadcasting Winnipeg Airports Hitch ‘n Post RBC Financial Group < Authority Inc. Corporation Prairie Dog Central Red River College Winnipeg Labour Council < Canadian Imperial Bank Hot 103 FM/QX 104 of Commerce < Red River Winnipeg Regional I.H. Asper School of Business Exhibition Association Canadian Pacifi c Railway Health Authority < - JDC West Team Manitoba RICKI’s Canadian Wheat Board Winpak Ltd. < Investors Group < Scotiabank Canwest Winnipeg Transit J. H. Bruns Collegiate Service Canada Cargill Limited Workers Compensation James Richardson Shaw United Way Board of Manitoba Cathie Chapman, & Sons Limited < Youth Connection Independent Senior Janssen Pharmaceutical Inc. Sales Director, St. John’s-Ravenscourt Mary Kay Cosmetics Johnston Group Inc. School < Ceridian Canada Ltd. Kelvin High School St. Paul’s High School CityTV Kildonan East Collegiate Sturgeon Heights Collegiate CJOB/POWER 97 Lord Selkirk Regional The City of Winnipeg Comprehensive Employees’ Retirees’ Cineplex Silver City Secondary School Charitable Fund (Polo Park) MC College Salons The Great-West Life Co-operators General Assurance Company < Insurance Company Manitoba Hydro The North West Company < Convergys Customer Manitoba Lotteries Management Canada Inc. Corporation < The Pepsi Bottling Group Costco Wholesale – Maple Leaf Agri-Farms United Way of Winnipeg < East Winnipeg Maple Leaf Pork

50 < More than one Day of Caring United Way relies on the generous support of media and Media & Sponsorship communications partnerships and corporate sponsorships to help spread our message and fund our events. Communica- Campaign Kick-Off tions Stevenson Aviation & Aerospace Training Centre - Red River College Media Partners Winnipeg Airports Authority Winnipeg Free Press Manitoba Pork Winnipeg Sun Safeway Golf Tournament McKim Cringan George Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Sponsors Global Winnipeg Freightliner Manitoba Ltd. HOT 103 The Pepsi Bottling Group Title Sponsor Tournament Friends Hot 103 FM Richardson Partners Birchwood Automotive Koats for Kids 17 Wing/C.F.B. Winnipeg Financial Limited Group Limited CTV Television Inc. COOL FM Winnipeg Sun Training Sponsor Platinum Sponsor Culligan Water Conditioning 1290 CFRW / Q94 FM / Canwest Deb Belinsky 99.9 BOB FM Canada Revenue Agency - 66 Stapon Road HOT 103 / QX 104 Silver Sponsors Jays Care Foundation Banjo Bowl Earls Restaurants Ltd. Manitoba Pork Media Challenge Pledge Line Sponsor Manitoba Blue Cross Massage Works Winnipeg Free Press Integrated Messaging Inc. (1st place) Pollard Banknote Limited Mordens’ of Winnipeg Candy Manufacturing Ltd. Winnipeg Sun Technology Sponsor The UPS Store (River and Osborne) Pine Ridge Golf Club Filipino Journal EDS Canada Inc. Procurity Inc. Global Winnipeg Bronze Sponsors Richlu Manufacturing CTV Television Inc. Report Session 1 Sponsor Assante Wealth Management Robinson Lighting Citytv Manitoba Hydro Birchwood Automotive Rogers HOT 103 / QX 104 Group Limited Simon Imports Ltd. CJOB / Power 97 Community Builders’ Bridgeport Ofﬁ ce Solutions Sony BMG Canada Inc. 92 CITI / 102 Clear FM Breakfast Sponsor Cambrian Credit Union Toronto Blue Jays HANK FM Manitoba Public Insurance Chess Communications True North Sports and Freq 107 Limited Entertainment Ltd. / Leadership Honour Roll Cropo Funeral Chapel MTS Centre Media Day of Caring BMO Nesbitt Burns Delta Winnipeg Winnipeg Free Press Global Winnipeg Direct Focus Marketing YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg CTV Television Inc. Leadership Communications Inc. Recognition Event Citytv Gypsum Drywall Investors Group Interiors Limited APTN Logan Iron and Metal Co. Ltd. 1290 CFRW / Q94 FM / 99.9 BOB FM Young Leaders Reception Manitoba Liquor Marts CBC Radio One TD Bank Financial Group Manitoba Lotteries Corporation CJOB / Power 97 Manitoba Public Insurance HANK FM Koats for Kids Sponsors Online Business Systems HOT 103 CTV Television Inc. Winnipeg Fire Murray Chevrolet Hummer Paramedic Service The Johnston Group Inc. Perth Services Ltd. The Pepsi Bottling Group 1290AM / Q94fm / Winnipeg Airports 99.9 BOB FM Authority Inc. Winnipeg Sun Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape, Inc.

51 UNITED WAY STAFF President Community Operations Marketing & Susan Lewis Investment Bev Passey, Director Communications Linda Brazier Lamoureux, Warren Bard Scott Sime, Director Director Jacqueline Berard * Stephen Antle Debbie Angeconeb Sarah Chiborak Ben Benton Barbara Brown Jun De Castro Vanessa Everton * Carly Duboff Judy Kerr J. Signy Gerrard Linda Godin-Sorin Isha Khan Erica Glasier John Hutton * Denise Kosinsky Kim Melville Derek Pachal Sandra Libbey Lucas Pauls Sarah Piercy June Love * Adrienne Silver Rozelle Srichandra Lynn McCutcheon Kate Taylor Gwenda Templeton * Brenda McKercher Julie Peake Troy Ramos Lynn Schellenberg Gina Thomas Cindy Turner

Resource Strategic Development Management

Stephanie Levene, Pat Harper, Director Campaign Director Eric Friesen, Jo Wright, Director, Director, Youth Relations Major Giving & Urban Exchange Sarita Blake * Carla Kematch, Director, Anne Courage * Aboriginal Relations Linda Dooley * David Sauer, Denise Erskine * Director, Labour Kara Frain Angela Bishop Patricia Herd Tamara Ingrilli Elena Grinshteyn Bruce Miller Julie Kummen Paul Lacap Donna McLennan Suzanne Munroe * Tannis Pardon Sara Penner Robyn Peters Viola Ranville Jennifer Ray Tricia Schers * Ana Plotnicoff Schor Daisy Villegas Jakee Werbuk Laurie Westmacott

52 * Resigned United Way makes every effort to ensure we recognize all our volunteers and sponsors, and that these names are spelled correctly. However, mistakes do happen! If we have misspelled or omitted your name, please accept our apolo- gies and contact us at 477-5360. Thank you.