Investing in a Better COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GUIDE About 100 United Way Winnipeg Agency Liaison Volunteers (ALVs) spend hundreds of hours each year reviewing and evaluating the impacts and outcomes of United Way Winnipeg agency partners. With their help, our agencies provide the best possible services for our community while also maintaining effective and efficient operations.

United Way Winnipeg provides sustained, core, and “We are partners in helping the agencies reach their goals. When an agency tells their ALV team about successes and program funding to the essential network of agencies challenges, it’s a chance to strengthen the organization with resources and support so they can keep moving you will find in this guide. Through the generosity forward and serving people in the best ways possible. It’s such a rewarding role − the agencies are doing incredible of Winnipeggers, these agencies remain open and work for people across Winnipeg, and I feel honoured to available to provide much-needed help to our friends, play a part in that.” Sandra Woloschuk families, co-workers, and even ourselves. Thank you. United Way Winnipeg Agency Liaison Volunteer

Sandra Woloschuk (top) and Marion Cooper, at United Way Winnipeg for CMHA’s annual Mental Health Week The generosity of people like you ensures continual funding for a network of agencies that provides help to thousands of Winnipeggers year after year. This sustained, reliable funding ensures these essential services will remain for our families, friends, and co-workers and future generations. ON AVERAGE, SOMEONE IN WINNIPEG EVERY 90 “It is because of the generosity of Winnipeggers that we GETS HELP FROM A UNITED WAY are able to support so many individuals and families to SECONDS address their mental health needs and strengthen their WINNIPEG AGENCY. resilience. Now, more than ever, our community needs access to mental health education, counselling and support, especially our youth.”

Marion Cooper Executive Director, Canadian Mental Health Association, and Winnipeg

All information accurate as of June 2019. INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 2 3 A and enhance their social, emotional, physical, 616 Broadway 532 Ellice Avenue intellectual and spiritual lives, and promote Winnipeg, MB R3C 0W8 Winnipeg, MB R3B 1Z2 ABORIGINAL HEALTH & WELLNESS active participation in all aspects of community P 204-775-9856 F 204-784-2882 P 204-988-9200 F 204-988-9208 CENTRE OF WINNIPEG life. E [email protected] E [email protected] Provides contemporary and traditional health W artcityinc.com W winnipeg.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca and wellness resources to improve lives in 200-280 Smith Street the urban Indigenous community. Healing is Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K2 holistic, culture-based and for all Indigenous P 204-956-6440 F 204-946-5667 ARTHRITIS SOCIETY, PRAIRIE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF peoples. United Way Winnipeg supports E [email protected] DIVISION - MANITOBA/NUNAVUT WINNIPEG the Mino-Pimatiziiwin (Men’s Healthy Living) W aosupportservices.ca Provides education, programs, and support to Gives a safe, supportive place for children and Program which provides a range of services adults and children living with arthritis so they youth to participate in healthy activities, make for , Métis and Inuit men living in can self-manage living with the disease and its positive friendships, and learn respect for self ANDREWS STREET FAMILY CENTRE symptoms. and others. United Way Winnipeg supports Winnipeg. (ASFC) a range of services including leadership 214 & 215-181 Higgins Avenue Provides a place in the community where Suite 100A-1465 Buffalo Place development, education programs, recreation, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3G1 families work to meet their own needs. United Winnipeg, MB R3T 1L8 arts and crafts, and job training. P 204-925-3700 F 204-925-1206 Way Winnipeg provides core funding which P 204-942-4892 F 204-942-4894 E [email protected] supports the agency in offering a safe place E [email protected] Administrative Office W ahwc.ca for children and youth through Pritchard Place W arthritis.ca/mb 300-61 Juno Street Drop-in Centre, parenting support through their Winnipeg, MB R3A 1T1 Parents Helping Parents program, in addition AURORA FAMILY THERAPY CENTRE P 204-982-4940 F 204-982-4950 AFRICAN COMMUNITIES OF to providing outreach and practical support E [email protected] Provides counselling and therapy to families, MANITOBA INC. (ACOMI) to families and their children, and a Volunteer W bgcwinnipeg.ca couples and individuals to enhance personal, Provides a Youth Mentorship Program that Program for community residents to strengthen interpersonal, and spiritual well-being. Services works to strengthen – primarily, but not their work skills. Aberdeen Club exclusively – youth and families associated are open to everyone and are sensitive to 415 Stella Avenue with ACOMI, through identity building, 220 Andrews Street gender and culture. P 204-582-4403 social inclusion, and mentorship. ACOMI Winnipeg, MB R2W 4T1 5th floor–491 Portage Avenue uses a culturally focused service model; team P 204-589-1721 F 204-589-7354 Freight House Club Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E4 members and community elders provide a wide E [email protected] #4-200 Isabel Street P 204-786-9251 F 204-772-2547 range of educational, mentoring and cultural P 204-783-8640 E [email protected] activities. ART CITY W aurorafamilytherapy.com Gilbert Park Club - Community Housing Unit 101-421 Kennedy Street Offers free art programs for youth and adults Units 1 & 2–35 Gilbert Avenue in a safe setting in the West Broadway P 204-582-3609 Winnipeg, MB R3B 2N2 B P 204-221-6696 neighbourhood. Through instruction and Ryerson Club E [email protected] mentorship, art becomes a community-building BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF Richmond Kings Community Centre W acomi.ca tool. United Way Winnipeg supports a range of WINNIPEG services including drop-in art classes, a healthy 577 Dalhousie Drive Matches volunteers with youth in need of snack program, artist workshops, and annual P 204-269-1570 friends, support, and guidance. Volunteer A & O: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR events. Artists help youth and adults build “Bigs” help “Littles” gain confidence and Sister McNamara Club OLDER ADULTS their skills in pottery, painting, printmaking and self-esteem through life-changing relationships 460 Sargent Avenue Offers specialized programs and services that photography. are accessible to older Manitobans to support that inspire and empower children and youth to P 204-942-1919 reach their potential.

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 4 5 Victor Mager Club solutions to local needs. United Way Winnipeg CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH topics such as violence, bullying and abuse 81 Beliveau Road provides funding for five program areas, ASSOCIATION, MANITOBA AND prevention; and injury prevention education P 204-255-0042 including the Manitoba page on CCEDNet’s WINNIPEG (CMHA) and awareness. website, the annual CD/CED Gathering, the Works to ensure people affected by mental Polson Club Strengthening Nonprofits Workshop Series, health illness and challenges have the same 1111 Portage Avenue 491 Munroe Avenue Enterprising Nonprofits and Spark. rights, choices and access to service as all Winnipeg, MB R3G 0S8 P 204-798-7039 people. Support is available for anyone P 204-982-7330 F 204-942-8367 Unit 202-765 Main Street experiencing problems with services they are E [email protected] Dalhousie Club Winnipeg, MB R2W 3N5 currently using or trying to access. CMHA W redcross.ca 262 Dalhousie Drive P 204-943-0547 also offers information and referrals, skills P 204-260-9845 E [email protected] development and public education. CENTRE RENAISSANCE CENTRE W ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/ René Deleurme Club Offers family and marriage counselling to 930 Portage Avenue 511 St. Anne’s Road individuals and couples in both French and Spark Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P8 P 204-256-3820 English. Workshops, support groups, and anger Connects volunteer professionals to a broad P 204-982-6100 F 204-982-6128 range of community economic development management classes are also available to teens St. James Club E [email protected] projects. Clients range from emerging and adults. 190 Ferry Road W winnipeg.cmha.ca community groups with good ideas, to well- P 204-914-6836 844 Autumnwood Drive established organizations. Spark matches clients Winnipeg, MB R2J 1C1 with providers and offers ongoing support CANADIAN MUSLIM WOMEN’S Norquay Club INSTITUTE (CMWI) P 204-256-6750 F 204-256-5504 132 Lusted Avenue during the technical assistance delivery. Provides programs and services that help E [email protected] P 204-944-1637 580 Main Street newcomer women participate and contribute W renaissancecentre.ca Carpathia Club Winnipeg, MB R3B 1C7 fully in the community. Services include 300 Carpathia Road P 204-837-7275 F 204-942 7785 community gatherings, job referral, English CNIB P 204-869-6895 E [email protected] conversation groups, Halal food pantry, Moms’ Community-based services that empower W sparkwpg.ca and Tots’ program, peer support group, home people who are blind or partially sighted to CSI (Community Schools Investigators) visits, sharing circle, exercise class and The live independently, to see beyond vision loss Enterprising Non-profits – Manitoba (ENP-MB) Summer Learning Enrichment Programs Cutting Edge sewing training program. and lead the lives they want. Whether that Provides a convening and coordinating function Offers summer learning opportunities for youth, means learning to cook again after a loss of within the social enterprise sector to support 201-61 Juno Street ages 6-12, living in low-income situations, in vision, going back to school, travelling with emerging and expanding revenue-generating Winnipeg, MB R3A 1T1 partnership with local schools, community confidence, or getting the emotional support initiatives that have a social mission. ENP-MB is P 204-943-8539 F 204-943-6350 agencies, and residents. The goal of the needed to move forward. program is to help kids do better in school, as administered by CCEDNet, in partnership with E [email protected] well as increase job skills for older youth. other supporting stakeholders. W cmwi.ca 1080 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 3M3 Unit 202-765 Main Street P 204-774-5421 F 204-775-5090 Winnipeg, MB R2W 3N5 CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY C E [email protected] P 204-943-0547 (MANITOBA REGION) W cnib.ca CANADIAN COMMUNITY E [email protected] Provides programs and services that actively ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT W ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/enpmb reach out and serve local communities NETWORK (CCEDNET) C throughout the province. United Way Winnipeg Helps individuals and communities find local supports emergency and disaster management; the RespectED program which covers

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 6 7 COMMUNITY EDUCATION 501-275 Broadway ELMWOOD COMMUNITY a community kitchen, community cupboard, DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Winnpeg, MB R3C 4M6 RESOURCE CENTRE (ECRC) home visits, and opportunities to network and (CEDA) P 204-942-6556 F 204-947-9557 Supports neighbourhood stability and resident socialize through family fun nights, crafter co-ops, Provides youth mentorship and builds relationships E [email protected] participation in local decision-making through breakfast clubs and community celebrations. with inner-city youth, their parents and their W cuhc.mb.ca employment programs, literacy training, graffiti educators to create conditions for success in removal, community safety initiatives, family c/o Portage Place, 401-393 Portage Avenue school and increase access to post-secondary supports, youth programs and community Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6 education. Works with residents and organizations E events. ECRC also works with the Keenleyside P 204-947-1401 F 204-947-2128 E [email protected] to promote community development. EAGLE URBAN TRANSITION CENTRE community and provides assistance and resources. W familydynamics.ca 2nd Floor, 541 Selkirk Avenue (EUTC) Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M8 Supports individuals and families transitioning 545 Watt Street Plessis Community Family Resource Centre P 204-582-5800 F 204-582-2801 into an urban environment. An Indigenous-led Winnipeg, MB R2K 2S2 1190 Plessis Road E [email protected] organization, EUTC is focused on providing P 204-982-1720 F 204-982-1723 P 204-777-1215 F 204-777-1214 W cedawpg.org a single window from which participants E [email protected] E [email protected] receive support, advocacy and access to W elmwoodcrc.ca needed programs in their efforts to achieve Elwick Village & Family Resource Centre COMMUNITY FINANCIAL independent living. 1417 Fife Street COUNSELLING SERVICES (CFCS) EYAA-KEEN HEALING CENTRE INC. P 204-632-5992 F 204-414-9010 Offers financial counselling, financial education, 2nd Floor, 275 Portage Avenue Offers treatment programs and services for E [email protected] and advocacy, especially for high-risk Winnipeg, MB R3B 2G3 Indigenous adults, focusing on the spiritual, populations facing debt, gambling issues, or P 201-954-3050 F 204-954-3066 mental, emotional and physical well-being of Keenleyside Street Community Centre other financial challenges. In partnership with TF 1-866-345-1883 those who have experienced trauma and/or major Unit 22-394 Keenleyside Street the Revenue Agency, CFCS provides a W eagleutc.com loss. The Centre’s programs explore new ways, P 204-667-4086 F 204-667-4099 free income tax preparation service to 30,000 behaviours and disciplines so participants can E [email protected] low-income Manitobans annually. contribute more as parents, workers, and mentors ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY OF Tuxedo Family Resource Centre within their family, community, and society. 516-294 Portage Avenue MANITOBA (EFSM) Unit 1, 225 Doncaster Street Winnipeg, MB RC 0B9 Offers support and advocacy services to 547 Notre Dame Avenue P 204-488-2133 F 204-488-2202 P 204-989-1900 F 204-989-1908 women in conflict with the law. Services include Winnipeg, MB R3B 1S5 E [email protected] TF 888-573-2383 information on the court process, emotional P 204-783-2976 F 204-284-7292 Westgrove Family Resource Centre W debthelpmanitoba.com support, pre-release planning, bail supervision, E [email protected] Unit D-76 Westgrove Way crisis intervention, transitional housing and W eyaa-keen.org support services, and the Stoplifting program. P 204-832-3770 F 204-832-6423 COMMUNITY UNEMPLOYED HELP E [email protected] CENTRE (CUHC) 544 Selkirk Avenue F Provides information, representation, and Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M9 Woodydell/St. Anne’s Family Resource Centre support services to help individuals access P 204-589-7335 F 204-589-7338 FAMILY DYNAMICS Units 67 & 68, 625 St. Anne’s Road Employment Insurance (EI) and Employment TF (800) 582-5655 Offers counselling and programming for P 204-254-8581 F 204-255-2831 Income Assistance (EIA) benefits. The centre E [email protected] individuals, couples and families to improve E [email protected] also conducts educational presentations on W efsmanitoba.org communication and parenting skills and help employment-related issues and the social and people live without violence. Six Family Resource economic cost of unemployment. Centres throughout Winnipeg offer counselling,

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 8 9 FORT GARRY WOMEN’S RESOURCE 720 Henderson Highway IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE and consultation services, workshops and CENTRE (FGWRC) Winnipeg, MB R2K 0Z5 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION conferences. Families learn to support one Provides free supports and services for women P 204-669-1710 F 204-661-0750 OF MANITOBA (IRCOM) another through the Family Connections and children, including supportive counselling, E [email protected] Provides support and settlement services network and young people have the information and referrals, workshops and outreach W gnalc.ca to newcomer families. Services include opportunity to socialize through the Among programs, all available through self-referral. transitional housing, youth programs, literacy Friends program. classes, community resources, and volunteer 1150 A Waverley Street GRAFFITI ART PROGRAMMING 1-120 Maryland Street (GAP) opportunities. A partner in the Winnipeg Winnipeg, MB R3T 0P4 AssetBuilders Partnership, IRCOM offers money Winnipeg, MB R3G 1L1 Provides youth with a safe and accepting space P 204-477-1123 F 204-475-9127 management training and matched savings P 204-786-1414 to build artistic skills and confidence, and E [email protected] programs that help individuals and families in E [email protected] offers kids positive ways to express themselves. W fgwrc.ca low-income situations achieve financial stability W inclusionwinnipeg.org United Way Winnipeg supports a range of and independence. Outreach Centre services including free after-school art lessons, 104-3100 Pembina Highway youth leadership development and an exhibit INDEPENDENT LIVING 95 Ellen Street RESOURCE CENTRE (ILRC) Winnipeg, MB R3T 4G4 space for young artists. Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S8 Offers people living with disabilities the P 204-477-1123 P 204-943-8765 F 204-943-4810 109 Higgins Avenue opportunity to develop and manage their E [email protected] Winnipeg, MB R3B 0B5 own resources. Services include information W ircom.ca G P 204-667-9960 F 204-949-0696 and referral, research and development, peer E [email protected] IRCOM Isabel support, independent living skills programs, GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA, W graffitigallery.ca self-advocacy and community outreach. In 3 AREAS OF WINNIPEG 215 Isabel Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R5 addition to these core services, United Way Helps girls and young women build leadership Winnipeg also supports the PACE program, and teamwork skills, and enables them to I developed and delivered by persons with give back to the community through service IMMIGRANT CENTRE MANITOBA disabilities to train personal care attendants. projects. Fun and challenging tasks in a IMAGINEABILITY INC. supportive setting promote personal growth Provides opportunities to people with intellectual Assists new immigrants in transitioning to their c/o Portage Place, 311A-393 Portage Avenue and build self-esteem. disabilities to gain contributive and valued roles new home in Manitoba. Services include pre- Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6 in society through meaningful employment and arrival services, needs assessments, settlement P 204-947-0194 TTY F 204-943-6625 213-530 Century Street other supported activities. United Way Winnipeg information, referral, advocacy, translation and E [email protected] Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y4 supports the Community Based Services interpretation, and access to notaries public. W ilrc.mb.ca P 204-774-4475 F 204-774-9271 program that works with people with intellectual United Way Winnipeg supports the Centre’s TF 800-565-8111 disabilities to identify employment interests and volunteer program and community outreach. E [email protected] match interests with volunteer and employment INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S HEALING W girlguides.ca/web/mb opportunities in the community. 100 Adelaide Street CENTRE Winnipeg, MB R3A 0W2 Offers a safe home for Indigenous women and 500 Madison Street children who have experienced violence and GOOD NEIGHBOURS ACTIVE LIVING P 204-943-9158 F 204-949-0734 Winnipeg, MB R3H 0L4 W icmanitoba.com need help making healthy lifestyle changes. CENTRE P 204-956-9700 F 204-943-1893 Services are based on Indigenous culture and Good Neighbours Active Living Centre is a E [email protected] traditions. United Way Winnipeg supports nonprofit charitable organization that provides W imagineability.ca INCLUSION WINNIPEG Completing the Circle – a peer mentorship and opportunities for adults 55+ to stay active, Works to improve the lives of people living traditional healing circle program that helps connected to the community and to meet new with intellectual disabilities through referral women transition back into the community. friends.

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 10 11 105 Aikins Street K KNOWLES CENTRE THE LAUREL CENTRE Winnipeg, MB R2W 4E6 Provides treatment and support services for Provides individual and group counselling to P 204-989-8240 F 204-586-1101 KÃ NI KÃNICHIHK children, youth, and their families, including women who have experienced childhood or E [email protected] Seeks to awaken the spirit of Indigenous group care treatment, day treatment, and foster adolescent sexual abuse. Programs include W iwhc.ca people through culturally based education, care treatment. As well, the Centre houses an individual and group therapy, couples training, employment, leadership, community on-site school and the Biimautaziiwin Aboriginal counselling, parenting groups, and short- Kihiw Iskewock Lodge (Eagle Women’s Lodge) development, and healing and wellness Cultural Program. United Way Winnipeg term crisis intervention. Through their Men’s 667 Ellice Avenue programs. Services are rooted in the restoration supports the Centre’s sexual abuse treatment Resource Centre, The Laurel Centre provides Winnipeg, MB R3G 0A8 and reclamation of cultures. United Way program for children and non-offender family supportive services like drop-in and counselling E [email protected] Winnipeg supports the Butterfly Club – a members. for men who have experienced trauma and program designed to engage, motivate, and stress in their lives. 2065 Henderson Highway J support Indigenous girls, aged nine to 13, in academic, cultural, and leadership activities Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P7 104 Roslyn Road JEWISH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE that promote the development of self- P 204-339-1951 F 204-334-4173 Winnipeg, MB R3L 0G6 E [email protected] P 204-783-5460 F 204-774-2912 Offers a range of services including personal, confidence, self-awareness, and a sense W knowlescentre.ca E [email protected] marriage and family counselling, support for of belonging. W thelaurelcentre.com older adults, mental health and child welfare 455 McDermot Avenue services, newcomer resettlement, and a Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5 L The Men’s Resource Centre of Manitoba volunteer program. P 204-953-5820 F 204-953-5824 115 Pulford Street L’ARCHE WINNIPEG Winnipeg, MB R3L 1X8 C200-123 Doncaster Street E [email protected] Provides homes and a family-like setting for P 204-415-6797 F 204-415-7516 Winnpeg, MB R3N 2B2 W kanikanichihk.com individuals with developmental disabilities. TF 1-855-672-6727 After-hours emergency phone: 204-946-9510 Also runs the L’Arche Tova Café, which provides E [email protected] P 204-477-7430 F 204-477-7450 KILDONAN YOUTH ACTIVITY training and employment opportunities to W mens-resource-centre.ca E [email protected] CENTRE (KYAC) both community and L’Arche members with a W jcfswinnipeg.org Offers a range of safe, organized recreational developmental disability. United Way Winnipeg and educational activities for youth aged eight supports mentorship and training for L’Arche LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA THE JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY to 17 during critical hours when they are not in members at the Café. (LDAM) OF MANITOBA (JHS) school: evenings, weekends, in-service days and L’Arche Winnipeg Provides supports for individuals with a learning Provides support and reintegration programs school holidays. KYAC provides young people 118 Regent Avenue East disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity for men who have been, or may be, with job and volunteer placements and works to Winnipeg, MB R2C 0C1 Disorder. United Way Winnipeg supports the incarcerated, to help them make better life build a strong connection between youth and P 204-237-0300 F 204-237-0316 Association’s resource centre, lending library, choices. Also works with victims and offenders their community. E [email protected] tutoring services, and services for newly to repair harm and restore peaceful relations Ecole Seven Oaks Middle School W larchewinnipeg.org diagnosed individuals. LDAM also offers using a restorative justice approach. 800 Salter Street support groups and pre-employment programs. L’Arche Tova Café 583 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2V 2E6 119 Regent Avenue West 617 Erin Street Winnipeg, MB R3B 1Z7 P 204-586-0327 (School) F 204-589-0121 Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R1 Winnipeg, MB R3G 2W1 P 204-775-1514 F 204-775-1670 P 204-470-9460 (KYAC cell) P 204-421-9388 P 204-774-1821 F 204-788-4090 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] W ldamanitoba.org W johnhoward.mb.ca W 7oaks.org/Programs/KYAK W larchetovacafe.com

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 12 13 M supports the Youth Resource Centre shelter, Innovation Centre 201-357 Bannatyne Avenue which offers counselling, referral services, 580 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 0E3 MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA CENTRE and a safe place to stay for up to three Winnipeg, MB R3B 1C7 P 204-949-1858 Provides culturally relevant prevention nights, as well as a mentorship training P 204-946-0905 E [email protected] and support programs and services for program which trains volunteer youth to help E [email protected] W msip.ca Indigenous families. With United Way complete community projects. A partner W marl.mb.ca Winnipeg’s support, Ma Mawi provides youth in the Winnipeg AssetBuilders Partnership, MAPLES YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE programming and creates opportunities for MYS also offers money management training MANITOBA INTERFAITH (MYAC) community members to train, volunteer and and matched savings programs that help IMMIGRATION COUNCIL Offers a range of safe, organized recreational develop leadership skills. A partner in the individuals and families in low-income situations (WELCOME PLACE) activities for youth aged nine to 17 during Winnipeg AssetBuilders Partnership, Ma Mawi achieve financial stability and independence. Provides services to welcome, educate and help critical hours when they are not in school. also offers money management training and refugee and immigrant newcomers successfully MYAC’s goal is to help kids do better socially matched savings programs that help individuals 175 Mayfair Avenue transition to their n http://msip.ca/ ew home and academically and provide young people and families in low-income situations build Winnipeg, MB R3L 0A1 in Winnipeg. United Way Winnipeg supports with job and volunteer placements. their assets for long-term stability and financial P 204-477-1722 F 204-284-4431 E [email protected] volunteer programs that help newcomers learn independence. Arthur E. Wright School W mys.ca more about Winnipeg while practicing English, 1520 Jefferson Avenue Community Meeting Space and access vital resources, including regularly Winnipeg, MB R3P 1K1 445 King Street scheduled clinics with services provided by P 204-632-6314 F 204-632-6198 Winnipeg, MB R2W 2C5 MAIN STREET PROJECT (MSP) medical students. E [email protected] P 204-925-0300 F 204-946-5042 Provides emergency shelter and support to 521 Bannatyne Avenue W 7oaks.org/Programs/myac E [email protected] people experiencing homelessness, addictions, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0E4 W mamawi.com and poverty. United Way Winnipeg supports a program to move people from shelter to housing P 204-977-1000 F 204-956-7548 MARLENE STREET COMMUNITY Administrative Site through intensive, client-centred care with a W miic.ca RESOURCE CENTRE 350-200 Alpine Way, Headingley, MB focus on achieving their personal goals to reach a Supports individual ability, stronger families P 204-925-0300 F 204-946-5042 sustainable independence. MANITOBA SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT and a safer community through programming PROGRAM - THE PEACEFUL VILLAGE aimed at youth and adults within a diverse Anderson Neighbourhood Care Site 2nd Floor, 661 Main Street INC. family housing complex in St. Vital. Resources 318 Anderson Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 1E3 Supports schools in their efforts to help high include a clothing depot, lending library, as well P 204-925-0349 F 204-925-0306 P 204-982-8245 F 204-943-9474 school students do better academically, giving as computer, fax, photocopier and telephone E [email protected] students a voice in their own learning, and access, a tenant council, community kitchen and Spence Neighbourhood Care Site W mainstreetproject.ca 443 Spence Street helping them identify the issues that matter workshops. The Marlene Street Kids Program P 204-925-0348 F 204-925-0308 most to them, along with solutions that take offers a homework club, cooking group, teen MANITOBA ASSOCIATION FOR their schools, families and communities into group, arts and crafts and computer camps. McGregor Neighbourhood Care Site RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES (MARL) account. The Peaceful Village program provides 363 McGregor Street Promotes human rights and civil freedoms by support to newcomer students and their families. 6-27 Marlene Street P 204-925-6816 F 204-925-0371 means of public education, law reviews and The program is centred in a human rights and Winnipeg, MB R2M 1S3 community outreach. MARL creates fact sheets social justice framework. The comprehensive P 204-253-8994 F 204-283-7824 E [email protected] MACDONALD YOUTH SERVICES and provides research results for government program includes academic, social, and financial and the public, as well as advice to individuals, supports. W marlenestreet.com (MYS) and free workshops for schools. Provides growth and healing for children, youth and families. United Way Winnipeg

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 14 15 MARYMOUND MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION 100-1465 Buffalo Place Winnipeg supports the Family Therapy Provides therapy and educational services to OF MANITOBA Winnipeg, MB R3T 1L8 Program, which helps people living in violent youth and their families. Programs include Provides support and recovery to those affected P 204-943-9595 F 204-988-0915 and abusive situations, as well as crisis 24-hour managed care, an onsite school and by mood disorders while building community E [email protected] intervention services and ongoing support for crisis stabilization unit. United Way Winnipeg awareness and understanding. United Way W mssociety.ca children who have been sexually assaulted. supports the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, Winnipeg funds a two-week summer rock which provides therapy and support to youth camp for youth aged 12 to 17. The Rock It Out! 500-717 Portage Avenue and non-offending family members. Band Camp fosters a sense of community, peer N Winnipeg, MB R3G 0M8 relationships, and belonging inherent in being P 204-786-7051 F 204-774-6468 442 Scotia Street NDINAWEMAAGANAG W newdirections.mb.ca part of a band while creating greater awareness ENDAAWAAD Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4 around mental illness and reducing stigma. Provides cultural, recreational, educational and P 204-338-7971 F 204-334-1496 NEW LIFE MINISTRIES E [email protected] 100-4 Fort Street support programs. The safe house provides 24- Operates the Connect 2 Voicemail program W marymound.com Winnipeg, MB R3C 1C4 hour shelter and basic necessities for Winnipeg which provides 980 personal voicemail accounts P 204-786-0987 F 204-786-1906 children/youth living on the streets and at risk for individuals and families without telephones E [email protected] of abuse and exploitation. The Youth Resource MEALS ON WHEELS OF WINNIPEG through a network of 64 community partners. W mooddisordersmanitoba.ca Centre encourages youth positively in the areas Provides hot, nutritious meals to people who of education, personal relationships, life skills, 514 Maryland Street are unable to prepare their own, enabling them parenting and culture. Services provided include Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M5 to remain independent in their own homes. MOUNT CARMEL CLINIC drop-in, tutoring, a cooking club, computer lab, P 204-775-4929 F 204-774-9896 These volunteer visits also ease loneliness for Provides community health services sports and art programs. United Way Winnipeg W newlifewinnipeg.com the recipient individuals in our community. aimed at building safer, stronger inner-city supports a volunteer program in the Youth neighbourhoods. With support from United Resource Centre, which seeks to give both adults 174 Hargrave Street Way Winnipeg, Mount Carmel offers a dental and local youth employment-related experience NORTH END COMMUNITY Winnipeg, MB R3C 3N2 program for people in low-income situations and a way of giving to the community. RENEWAL CORPORATION (NECRC) P 204-956-7711 F 204-956-7722 as well as community outreach program for sex Provides training and employment services E [email protected] workers and solvent users. Offices to North End residents experiencing multiple W mealswinnipeg.com 650 Burrows Avenue barriers to employment. Developed in 886 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M7 response to the needs of North End employers, Winnipeg, MB R2W 5L4 MEDIATION SERVICES – A P 204-417-7233 F 204-589-4086 participants receive career counselling and P 204-582-2311 F 204-582-6006 COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR E [email protected] assistance with job searches. CONFLICT RESOLUTION E [email protected] W ndinawe.ca W mountcarmel.ca Provides training for individuals, families, 509 Selkirk Avenue Youth Resource Centre (Tina’s Safe Haven) neighbours and workplaces interested in Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M6 472 Selkirk Avenue learning new ways of resolving conflict. A MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF P 204-927-2333 F 204-582-2801 Winnipeg, MB R2W 2K1 victim/offender mediation program is also CANADA – WINNIPEG CHAPTER W necrc.org available for adult and youth offenders. Provides support services and programs to persons Safe House 204-417-7233 PATH Employability Centre affected by MS, including information and Second Stage Home 204-582-7783 627 Selkirk Avenue 302-1200 Portage Avenue referral, education, peer and caregiver support, P 204-927-2300 F 204-582-7397 Winnipeg, MB R3G 0T5 advocacy services, adapted yoga and massage E [email protected] P 204-925-3410 F 204-925-3414 programs, and a lending library for members. NEW DIRECTIONS FOR CHILDREN, E [email protected] YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES W mediationserviceswpg.ca Offers treatment and support for children, youth, adults and families. United Way

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 16 17 NORTH END WOMEN’S CENTRE Partnership, NorWest also offers money OPPORTUNITIES FOR for employment or advanced training and Helps women gain independence and control management training and matched savings EMPLOYMENT (OFE) education. over their lives through individual and group programs that help individuals and families in Helps individuals with barriers to employment counselling, volunteer opportunities, a job low-income situations achieve financial stability prepare for the workforce through pre-employment 606 Selkirk Avenue preparation program, skills development, crisis and independence. guidance, skills training, and job search Winnipeg, MB R2W 2N1 counselling and referrals, a drop-in area and a assistance. With support from United Way P 204-589-2218 F 204-589-2347 second-hand clothing shop. Access NorWest Winnipeg, OFE also offers programs that assist Donation Line 204-589-2265 785 Keewatin Street ex-offenders, newcomers and Indigenous youth E [email protected] 394 Selkirk Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2X 3B9 aged 18 to 29 with skills development and W oyatetipi.com Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M2 P 204-938-5900 F 204-938-5994 employment. P 204-589-7347 F 204-586-9476 E [email protected] E [email protected] W norwestcoop.ca 300-294 Portage Avenue P W newcentre.org Winnipeg, MB R3C 0B9 PALLIATIVE MANITOBA Blake Gardens Resource Centre P 204-925-3490 F 204-925-3499 Champions the development of hospice and The Up Shoppe 312 Blake Street E [email protected] palliative care for the people of Manitoba 384 Selkirk Avenue P 204-940-8499 W ofe.ca P 204-582-3494 F 204-589-0784 through education, information, advocacy E [email protected] Gilbert Park Resource Centre and service. The Volunteer Visiting Program W upshoppe.ca 7 – 35 Gilbert Avenue OSHKI GIIZHIG volunteers provide emotional support and P 204-982-4429 An Indigenous-led agency that supports people practical assistance in the home for individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and families living with life-threatening illness, NORTH WOMEN’S NorWest on Alexander Resource Centre (FASD) and other disorders. Offers services as well as bereavement information, referral,

CENTRE 1880 Alexander Avenue specifically developed to accommodate and support services for individuals and families Creates opportunities for women in North P 204-940-2662 participants and provide supports, depending affected by grief. Point Douglas by offering advocacy services, on individuals’ circumstances. Services parenting groups, information on housing and 2109 Portage Avenue O are holistic and seek to enhance physical, employment, resumé assistance, computer and emotional, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. Winnipeg, MB R3J 0L3 internet access, as well as laundry facilities. OGIJIITA PIMATISWIN United Way Winnipeg funding supports the P 204-889-8525 F 204-888-8874 cultural activities that support healing and E [email protected] 221 Austin Street North KINAMATAWIN (OPK) wellness. W palliativemanitoba.ca Winnipeg, MB R2W 3M8 Provides support and employment opportunities to adult Indigenous ex-offenders. P 204-947-0321 F 204-957-8978 230 Princess St. Participants are empowered to set their own PLURI-ELLES (MANITOBA) E [email protected] Winnipeg, MB R3B 1L6 goals and provide support for one another. Offers community-based resources and W northpointdouglaswomenscentre.org E [email protected] Rooted in cultural identity, program activities services intended to meet the linguistic and W oshki-giizhig.org include cultural practices, academic instruction, cultural needs of the francophone community. NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY life skills and work experience in the housing Counselling and related services are provided

HEALTH renovation industry. OYATE TIPI CUMINI YAPE to women and children who have experienced Promotes health and well-being via community Distributes donations of gently used household violence. The agency also offers literacy and development teams and resource centres in 715 Main Street items and furniture to women and children job preparation/employment programs for three Inkster neighbourhoods: Brooklands, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3N7 rebuilding lives after challenges like fire, both men and women. As a member of the Weston and Gilbert Park. Services include P 204-795-1741 bedbugs, and domestic abuse. The agency Winnipeg AssetBuilders Partnership, Pluri- programming for teens and a catering program. E [email protected] volunteer program helps participants gain Elles offers money management training and A partner in the Winnipeg AssetBuilders experience, which can lead to opportunities

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 18 19 matched savings programs that help individuals as well as information and resources related to as well as programs for older adults and new SEXUALITY EDUCATION and families living in low-income situations employing people with disabilities. Canadians. RESOURCE CENTRE (SERC) achieve financial stability and independence. Promotes sexual and reproductive health 305-1200 Portage Avenue 123 Doncaster Street (SRH) by offering educational programming 420, rue des Meurons, unité 114 Winnipeg, MB R3G 0T5 Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B3 for youth, parents and professionals. Services Winnipeg, MB R2H 2N9 P 204-832-7337 F 204-947-2932 P 204-477-7510 F 204-477-7530 include information and referral, a resource P 204-233-1735 F 204-233-0277 TTY 204-947-3480 E [email protected] library, an immigrant health program that helps E [email protected] E [email protected] W radyjcc.com newcomers access reproductive health care, W pluri-elles.mb.ca W re-es.org and the White Wolf Speaking program, which ROSSBROOK HOUSE provides culturally appropriate SRH resources R RESOURCE ASSISTANCE FOR Offers youth a safe alternative to the streets 365 and materials to Indigenous communities. The YOUTH (RaY) days a year. United Way Winnipeg supports a WWS Program is a collaboration between Ka Ni RAINBOW RESOURCE CENTRE Supports youth and young adults seeking a way range of educational, recreational, cultural and Kanichihk and SERC. Promotes an equal and diverse society, back from life on the streets. RaY’s Resource pre-employment activities that include crisis Ste 200-226 Osborne Street North free of homophobia and discrimination, Centre provides basic needs for homeless intervention and counselling. Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V4 by encouraging visibility, health, and self- youth including food, clothing, and housing P 204-982-7800 F 204-982-7819 acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, referrals. RaY also offers prevention workshops, 658 Ross Avenue E [email protected] transgender, two-spirited and queer individuals intervention, outreach and advocacy. Winnipeg, MB R3A 0M1 W serc.mb.ca of all ages. Services include education, support, P 204-949-4090 F 04-949-4095 resources, and outreach. With support from Drop-In/Resource Centre E [email protected] United Way Winnipeg, the Peer Project for 125 Sherbrook Street W rossbrookhouse.ca SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL Youth program provides a safe space for Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B5 OF WINNIPEG C P 204-783-5617 F 204-775-4988 youth to inspire social change, improve skills, S Acts as a bridge between government and and build self-esteem and confidence, while E [email protected] the community – identifying and promoting reducing feelings of isolation. W rayinc.ca SEED WINNIPEG (SUPPORTING awareness of social issues, human service needs and community resources, developing policies and RaY Level Up! Gift & Thrift EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC 170 Scott Street DEVELOPMENT) program options, improving the delivery of social Winnipeg, MB R3L 0L3 415 Graham Avenue Offers supports and resources for individuals services, and supporting neighbourhood initiatives. P 204-474-0212 F 204-478-1160 P 204-774-1418 and families in low-income situations as they E [email protected] E [email protected] 432 Ellice Avenue work toward financial independence. Programs W rainbowresourcecentre.org W rayinc.ca/gift-and-thrift Winnipeg, MB R3B 1Y4 are designed to help participants secure a job, P 204-943-2561 F 204-942-3221 start a small business, save money and manage E [email protected] REACHING E-QUALITY ROSE & MAX RADY JEWISH their finances for long-term stability, and include W spcw.mb.ca EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (REES) COMMUNITY CENTRE business training and planning assistance, Offers employment services for people living Provides a broad range of social, recreational, access to loans, financial counselling, money with a physical disability or health condition. cultural and educational opportunities for management and matched savings programs. SOCIETY OF MANITOBANS WITH These services include career counselling, all members of the community. United Way DISABILITIES (SMD) assistance writing resumés and cover letters, Winnipeg supports the Centre’s community 80 Salter Street Helps people living with a physical disability interview skills, job search and job maintenance development activities, youth leadership Winnipeg, MB R2W 4J6 improve quality of life for themselves and skills. For employers, REES offers recruitment programs, single-parent family and mental P 204-927-9935 F 204-927-9930 others. From education and job training to services, training seminars and consultation, health services, special-needs buddy program, E [email protected] counselling and therapy, SMD connects people W seedwinnipeg.ca with the resources they need to become more

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 20 21 independent and active in their community. Head office P 204-942-2880 F 204-944-1982 Thrive Child Care United Way Winnipeg supports community 615 Ellice Avenue E [email protected] 100-475 Sargent Avenue education and training, Deaf and Hard of Winnipeg, MB R3G 0A4 W strokerecovery.ca P 204-779-5093 Hearing services, adult and children’s leisure P 204-783-5000 F 204-986-7092 E [email protected] and recreation services, ethno-cultural services, E [email protected] and self-help services. W spenceneighbourhood.org T U 825 Sherbrook Street Youth programming TEEN STOP JEUNESSE Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5 Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre Provides youth with a safe and positive place URBAN CIRCLE TRAINING CENTRE P 204-975-3010 F 204-975-3073 430 Langside Street during the critical hours when they are not in Provides culturally appropriate education and TF 1-866-282-8041 Winnipeg, MB R3B 2T5 school. The drop-in centre offers recreation and training to Indigenous women and men in TTY 204-975-3083 volunteer opportunities, as well as hot meal and Winnipeg, including certified programming that E [email protected] P 204-783-5000 homework programs. connects to both cultural teachings and labour- W smd.mb.ca E [email protected] market demands. A partner in the Winnipeg 533A St. Anne’s Road AssetBuilders Partnership, Urban Circle Training Winnipeg, MB R2M 3E8 SCI MANITOBA (SPINAL CORD Centre offers money management training and SOUTH WINNIPEG FAMILY P 204-254-1618 F 204-255-2129 matched savings programs that help individuals INFORMATION CENTRE INJURY MANITOBA) (FORMERLY E [email protected] CANADIAN PARAPLEGIC and families in low-income situations achieve Provides parenting and anger management W www.teenstop.ca financial stability and independence. programs, babysitting courses, support groups ASSOCIATION MANITOBA) and workshops on family-related issues. The Works to promote independence, self- 519 Selkirk Avenue reliance and full community participation for THRIVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT Centre’s Clothes Closet program provides work- CIRCLE Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M6 appropriate clothing, free of charge, to women persons with spinal cord injuries and other P 204-589-4433 F 204-582-6439 Promotes healthy pregnancy outcomes who have either left an abusive situation or are physical disabilities. United Way Winnipeg W urbancircletraining.com and responsible parenting by in a job training program. supports rehabilitation counselling, peer support, vocational and employment services, providing comprehensive age-appropriate early 800 Point Road (lower level) community advocacy, case management, and childhood educational experiences for children V Winnipeg, MB R3T 3L8 information services. aged three months to six years, emergency P 204-284-9311 F 204-284-9315 supplies, individual, couple and family VILLA ROSA E [email protected] 211-825 Sherbrook Street counselling, and pregnancy testing. Thrive also Provides care, support and shelter to young, W swfic.org Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5 provides respite child care, parenting classes pregnant women. Services include counselling P 204-786-4753 F 204-786-1140 and operates a thrift shop. and parenting programs, an in-house high E [email protected] school, and pre- and post-natal housing. United SPENCE NEIGHBOURHOOD W cpamanitoba.ca 5-505 Sargent Avenue Way Winnipeg supports the Parent/Child ASSOCIATION Winnipeg, MB R3B 1V9 Centre and the Toddler Program. A partner in Encourages neighbours to take part in the P 204-772-9091 F 204-774-2161 the Winnipeg AssetBuilders Partnership, Villa revitalization and renewal of their community, STROKE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION E [email protected] OF MANITOBA Rosa offers money management training and and work together to address issues related W thrivecommunitysupportcircle.com matched savings programs that help individuals Supports stroke survivors, their families and to housing, safety, and health. United Way and families in low-income situations achieve caregivers with a range of programs aimed at Thrive Thrift Shop Winnipeg supports the Building Belonging financial stability and independence. Program, which aims to improve the social and helping individuals return to full participation in 555 Spence Street developmental outcomes of neighbourhood their community following a stroke. P 204-783-9281 children and youth by engaging them in their E [email protected] Unit B-247 Provencher Boulevard community. Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G6

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 22 23 784 Wolseley Avenue WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY 400 Edmonton Street Y Wininpeg, MB R3G 1C6 PROGRAM Winnipeg, MB R3B 2M2 P 204-786-5741 F 204-786-1077 Supports the healthy growth of neighbourhood P 204-944-8685 YMCA-YWCA OF WINNIPEG E [email protected] youth and their families through a range of E [email protected] Provides a range of programs to strengthen the W villarosa.mb.ca fun and educational activities. United Way W wcpwrc.org health and well-being of individuals, families Winnipeg supports a number of services and communities. United Way Winnipeg including after-school programs, small group supports youth leadership development, VOLUNTEER MANITOBA (VM) C WOLSELEY FAMILY PLACE projects, summer camps and special family volunteer training, specialized programs for Helps volunteers identify and meet community Provides services to build supportive events. The program also provides youth with women, seniors, and isolated mothers, as well needs. Programs include a resource library relationships within and between families, job experience. as health, fitness and safety programs for all and referral service that matches agencies including education related to effective ages. United Way Winnipeg also supports the and volunteers. Training is also available to parenting and child care, and child 103-365 McGee Street Y’s community development initiatives, and build volunteers’ skills in areas such as board development. Services include a breakfast club, Winnipeg, MB R3G 3M5 helps subsidize families who are financially development, fundraising and volunteer drop-in space, cooking workshops, clothing P 204-772-9315 F 204-774-1847 unable to access services. management. E [email protected] depot, music circle and health educator. United W westcentralcommunityprogram.com Way Winnipeg supports the Food Connection Main Office 410-5 Donald Street program which provides employment training 3550 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3L 2T4 through the agency’s catering social enterprise. Winnipeg, MB R3K 0Z8 P 204-477-5180 F 204-284-5200 WEST CENTRAL WOMEN’S P 204-889-8052 TF 1-888-922-4545 RESOURCE CENTRE 691 Wolseley Avenue, Lower Level E [email protected] E [email protected] Offers women support, training, and Winnipeg, MB R3G 1C3 W volunteermanitoba.ca opportunities to work together to address P 204-788-8052 F 204-772-6035 Downtown Branch community issues related to safety, poverty E [email protected] 301 Vaughan Street WEST BROADWAY YOUTH and child care. Resources include Indigenous W wolseleyfamilyplace.com Winnipeg, MB R3B 2N7 OUTREACH programming, immigrant settlement services, P 204-947-3044 F 204-943-6159 housing supports, craft and volunteer Offers a safe place for youth ages four to WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC W ymcaywca.mb.ca programs, a child play area, clothing exchange, 12 in the West Broadway area. Programs Provides health services to women, with a educational and health information sessions. South Branch respond to the emotional, educational, social focus on education, prevention and action. 5 Fermor Avenue and recreational needs of youth. Staff and Medical and nutritional services are available 640 Ellice Avenue P 204-233-3476 volunteers provide positive role models and Winnipeg, MB R3G 0A7 along with individual and group counselling. support healthy behavior while working to build P 204-774-8975 F 204-783-3173 Support groups focus on reproductive health, Elmwood Kildonan Branch young people’s leadership and social skills. E [email protected] preoccupation with weight, smoking cessation 454 Kimberly Avenue United Way Winnipeg supports a range of W wcwrc.ca and stress. A resource centre also provides P 204-668-8140 services including a homework club, day trips women with access to a wide range of health and summer camps. information and resources. Employment Training Services WINNIPEG 604-428 Portage Avenue 646 Portage Avenue WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE 3rd Floor – 419 Graham Avenue P 204-989-5860 Winnipeg, MB R3C 0G6 Provides information, peer support, and skills Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M3 P 204-774-0451 training to improve the lives of women and P 204-947-1517 F 204-943-3844 North Y Centre E [email protected] their families by offering drop-in, childminding, E [email protected] 363 McGregor Street W westbroadwayyouthoutreach.com mentorship, settlement services and Indigenous W womenshealthclinic.org P 204-989-4109 programming.

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 24 25 workplace to deliver them to the agency to see, experience shows the realities of surviving of charge to Winnipeg children and families. United Way first-hand, the impact in the community. day to day, paycheque to paycheque and the Partners include CTV, 103.1 Virgin Radio, 99.9 impact that has on your overall well-being. BOB FM, TSN 1290, Winnipeg Sun, Winnipeg If employees are not able to leave the workplace Fire Paramedic Service, AMJ Campbell, Holiday Winnipeg to do a Day of Caring, we can bring a Pop Up POP UP DAY OF CARING Inn Winnipeg Airport West, Perth’s, Motel 6, Day of Caring to you. For a budget, we will A Day of Caring that comes to you! We will PUPS Containers, Access Storage. purchase the supplies so that people can put work with you to determine a budget, and we Programs, together kits of needed items (e.g., hygiene will purchase the supplies for staff to assemble supplies) to benefit participants at one of United packages of needed items (like hygiene PEG Way Winnipeg’s agency partners. supplies) to benefit people accessing United Led by United Way Winnipeg and the Partnerships, Way Winnipeg agency partners. International Institute for Sustainable DAY OF CARING Development, Peg is an interactive website that A United Way Winnipeg Day of Caring is a allows users to compare, analyze, and learn about Networks and unique opportunity for employees, students WHAT’S NEXT the issues that matter most to our community. or organizations to come together and make a What’s Next is an opportunity for retirees to stay By tracking key aspects of our city’s well-being, Strategies difference in our community by taking part in involved with United Way Winnipeg through we can celebrate the results of our collective meaningful, hands-on volunteer projects with volunteering, gathering, and giving. efforts and determine where we need to work local community organizations. A rewarding way harder together. Peg also incorporates the United PARTNERSHIPS ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT to build awareness, teamwork and morale. Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. By 211 MANITOBA THE LEARNING CENTRE seeing how our measures align with this global 211 Manitoba is a comprehensive database of standard, we can see how our local priorities A strong nonprofit sector needs strong and GENNEXT social and health services in Manitoba. Led by compare to communities across the globe. knowledgeable human capital—both paid GenNext makes it easy for employees to United Way Winnipeg and Volunteer Manitoba, and voluntary. Professional development is continue their involvement outside of the annual the system is designed to provide Manitobans an important element of building that human campaign by providing tailored involvement THE WINNIPEG BOLDNESS PROJECT with access to the right help at the right time. It capital to enable organizations to achieve opportunities and unforgettable experiences. The Winnipeg Boldness Project works alongside is part of a network of 211s across the country. their goals. In partnership with subject matter A great way to engage with other leaders, learn the North End community to improve outcomes experts, The Learning Centre at United Way about the issues facing our community, and END HOMELESSNESS WINNIPEG for young children in the Point Douglas area. By Winnipeg offers high-quality, capacity-building have fun in the process. End Homelessness Winnipeg (EHW) is the bringing together community wisdom, research, opportunities at low cost. Participants return to organization that coordinates actions to further cross-sectoral partners, and a social lab-type their workplaces with new knowledge and skills LIVING ON THE EDGE Winnipeg’s comprehensive Ten Year Plan to approach, The Winnipeg Boldness Project and can demonstrate continuous improvement works with community partners to test new, Living on the Edge: Taking a Look at Poverty End Homelessness. EHW brings together those against recognized sector standards for child-centred responses to issues identified by is a unique experience designed to provide a experiencing homelessness, service providers, nonprofits and charities in Canada. community members. glimpse into what it might be like to live in a and other stakeholders to work collaboratively low-income family trying to survive from and coordinate their efforts, specifically related COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS month to month. A half-day commitment that’s to preventing homelessness, increasing WINNIPEG POVERTY REDUCTION COLLECTION DRIVE guaranteed to change perceptions and provide housing supply, providing supports, and using COUNCIL evaluation and shared measurement to report Donations of new products and gently used a lifetime of perspective. Grounded in the understanding that no one on progress. EHW utilizes a collective impact items are put to good use by community sector can successfully address the complex approach. agencies to meet their programming needs and MAKE THE MONTH issue of poverty on its own, United Way Winnipeg established the Winnipeg Poverty to provide to participants. United Way Winnipeg A digital poverty simulation that presents KOATS FOR KIDS helps workplaces organize collection drives for Reduction Council (WPRC). The Council Winnipeggers with some of the same decisions A seasonal partnership that collects and needed items and can even arrange for the brings together leaders from all sectors to, in people living in poverty face. This interactive distributes gently used winter outerwear free

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 26 27 consultation with the community, develop and in meaningful ways. We do this in order to gain • Urban Circle Training Centre Empower Manitoba (formerly the Winnipeg implement a comprehensive Framework for a better understanding of the values, history, • Wahbung Abinoonjiiag AssetBuilders Partnership) is a partnership of Action. With backbone support provided by interests and legacy unique to the original organizations that work to deliver financial United Way Winnipeg, the WPRC utilizes the peoples of this land. 445 King Street empowerment programs and services, theory and tools of collective impact and social Winnipeg, MB R2W 2C5 including financial information, education and P 204 586-5940 innovation to co-create, action and evaluate YOUTH UNITED coaching, tax filing and benefit assistance, innovative solutions to reduce poverty in our E [email protected] saving and asset building, and access to safe United Way Winnipeg’s youth engagement community. W AboriginalVision.org and affordable financial products and services. strategy, guided by the Youth United Council, Current members of Empower Manitoba are brings together young volunteers to create FOR EVERY FAMILY IRCOM, Society of Manitobans with Disabilities, YOUTH AGENCIES ALLIANCE (YAA) C positive social impact on issues important to Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Macdonald Youth Coordinates a collaborative network of young people. For these volunteers, it’s an The For Every Family initiative is a multi-sectoral Services, Nor’West Co-Op Community Health, 15 youth-serving agencies, YAA works in opportunity to learn about our community, partnership led by United Way Winnipeg, Pluri-elles, Urban Circle Training Centre, Villa partnership to create programs that benefit enhance leadership skills, and shape the future and includes the Winnipeg Foundation, the Rosa, SEED Winnipeg, and Assiniboine Credit youth. YAA helps improve direct services of our city. For many, Youth United is the start of Province of Manitoba, a number of foundations Union. by offering support and shared training to what will be a lifelong relationship with United including the Moffat Family Foundation and member agencies. As well, it enhances existing Way Winnipeg and a commitment to making a the Asper Foundation, and private donors. This UNITED MENTORING NETWORK collaboration is united with a single mission: programs and services by acting as a resource difference in our community. The United Mentoring Network (UMN) provides to raise $7.5M, with every dollar matched to agencies, policymakers, and the public. mentorship opportunities for young people by the Province of Manitoba, to support and United Way Winnipeg supports program in need of positive adult relationships. The NETWORKS strengthen children and families by enhancing coordination and a joint summer camp. network is a collaboration of nine Winnipeg 24 United Way Winnipeg-funded Family ABORIGINAL VISION FOR THE child- and youth-serving agencies. UMN uses 300-61 Juno Street Resource Centres (FRCs). The FRCs are located NORTH END a website as its central hub (winnipegmentors. Winnipeg, MB R3A 1T1 throughout Winnipeg in some of our most Provides a safe place for Indigenous residents ca) where people can request a mentor or P 204-982-4946 F 204-982-4950 challenged neighbourhoods. to connect with leadership development volunteer to be a mentor. Child- and youth- E [email protected] opportunities to strengthen Indigenous voices serving agencies interested in joining the W youthagenciesalliance.com within the community, based on renewal efforts MANITOBA FINANCIAL network can connect through the website and STRATEGIES in the North End. EMPOWERMENT NETWORK (MFEN) share effective practices and approaches to help The Manitoba Financial Empowerment Network enhance mentorship experiences. INDIGENOUS RELATIONS Aboriginal Vision for the North End is guided by (MFEN) is a cross-sectoral collaboration United Way Winnipeg has been on a a steering committee with representation from designed to financially empower low-income learning path in support of truth, inclusion 13 agencies located in the North End: families. Comprising government, business, and and reconciliation for some time. Over the nonprofit organizations, and made possible by • Aboriginal Seniors Resource Centre years, this journey has been guided by many United Way Winnipeg donors, MFEN focuses • Bear Clan Patrol Indigenous leaders, including those who on programs in support of five initiatives: • Community Education Development today form United Way Winnipeg’s Council financial information education, coaching, and Association for Indigenous Relations (CIR). Our Indigenous counselling; access to income-boosting benefits • Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre Relations Strategy focuses specifically on and tax credits; access to safe and affordable • Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre cultivating relationships, knowledge and financial products and services; opportunities • Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad capacity within and between Indigenous to reduce debt, grow savings and build assets; • North End Community Renewal Corporation communities, United Way Winnipeg and the and consumer awareness and protection. community at large, as well as involving youth • North End Women’s Centre • North Point Douglas Women’s Centre

Helping kids be all they can be Moving people from poverty to possibility Inspiring healthy people, strong communities C Capacity building INVESTING IN A BETTER WINNIPEG Community Investment Guide 28 29 Investment at a Glance This map is a snapshot of United Way Winnipeg’s investment in our community. For a more detailed view, including investment by impact area, visit UnitedWayWinnipeg.ca.

Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre of Knowles Centre Spence Neighbourhood Association Winnipeg L’Arche Winnipeg SCI Manitoba (Spinal Cord Injury) African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (ACOMI) The Laurel Centre Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba A & O: Support Services for Older Learning Disabilities Association of Adults Manitoba (LDAM) Teen Stop Jeunesse Andrews Street Family Centre (ASFC) Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Thrive Community Support Circle Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) Urban Circle Training Centre Art City Main Street Project (MSP) Villa Rosa Arthritis Society, Prairie Division – Manitoba Association for Rights and Volunteer Manitoba (VM) Manitoba/Nunavut Liberties (MARL) West Broadway Youth Outreach Aurora Family Therapy Centre Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council West Central Community Program Big Brothers Big Sisters (Welcome Place) of Winnipeg Manitoba School Improvement Program - West Central Women’s Resource Centre The Peaceful Village Inc. Boys & Girls Clubs of Winnipeg Winnipeg Central Park Women’s Canadian Community Economic Maples Youth Activity Centre (MYAC) Resource Centre Development Network (CCEDNet) Marlene Street Community Resource Wolseley Family Place Canadian Mental Health Association, Centre Manitoba and Winnipeg (CMHA) Marymound Women’s Health Clinic Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute Meals on Wheels of Winnipeg YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg (CMWI) Mediation Services – A Community Canadian Red Cross Society (Manitoba Resource for Conflict Resolution Programs, Partnerships Region) Mood Disorder Association of Manitoba & Strategies Centre Renaissance Centre 211 Manitoba CNIB Mount Carmel Clinic Aboriginal Vision for the North End Community Education Development Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada – Association (CEDA) Winnipeg Chapter Collection Drive Community Financial Counselling Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Day of Caring Services (CFCS) New Directions for Children, Youth, Empower Manitoba Community Unemployed Help Centre Adults and Families End Homelessness Winnipeg (CUHC) New Life Ministries For Every Family Network EAGLE Urban Transition Centre (EUTC)* North End Community Renewal GenNext Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba Corporation (NECRC) Indigenous Relations (EFSM) North End Women’s Centre Elmwood Community Resource Centre Koats for Kids (ECRC) North Point Douglas Women’s Centre The Learning Centre Eyaa-Keen Healing Centre Inc. NorWest Co-op Community Health Living on the Edge Family Dynamics Ogijiita Pimatiswin Kinamatawin (OPK) Make the Month Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre Opportunities for Employment (OFE) Manitoba Financial Empowerment (FGWRC) Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape Network Girl Guides of Canada, 3 Areas of Palliative Manitoba Peg Winnipeg Pluri-Elles (Manitoba) Pop Up Day of Caring Good Neighbours Active Living Centre Rainbow Resource Centre United Mentoring Network Graffiti Art Programming (GAP) Reaching E-Quality Employment Services What’s Next ImagineAbility (REES) Winnipeg Boldness Project Immigrant and Refugee Community Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY) Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) Rose & Max Rady Jewish Community Immigrant Centre Manitoba Inc. Centre Youth Agencies Alliance (YAA) Inclusion Winnipeg Rossbrook House Youth United Independent Living Resource Centre SEED Winnipeg (Supporting Employment (ILRC) & Economic Development) Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre Sexuality Education Resource Centre Helping kids be all they can be Jewish Child and Family Service (SERC) Moving people from poverty to possibility The John Howard Society of Manitoba Social Planning Council of Winnipeg (JHS) Society of Manitobans with Disabilities Inspiring healthy people, strong communities Kã Ni Kãnichihk (SMD) South Winnipeg Family Capacity building Kildonan Youth Activity Centre (KYAC) Information Centre

*Time-limited funding 30 31 All information accurate as of June 2019 580 Main Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 1C7 P 204-477-5360 F 204-453-6198 E [email protected] W UnitedWayWinnipeg.ca unitedwaywinnipeg unitedwaywpg unitedwaywpg unitedwaywpg