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Agency Guide 2011 Agency Guide 2011
Program Outcome Eval Booklet Program Outcome Evaluation Booklet


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ABORIGINAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE OF WINNIPEG

Provides contemporary and traditional health and wellness resources to improve lives in the urban Aboriginal community. Healing is holistic, culture-based and for all Aboriginal people. United Way supports the Mino-Pimatiziiwin (Men's Healthy Living) Program which provides a range of services for First Nation, Metis and Inuit men living in Winnipeg

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2011 Investment: $175,000
 

215-181 Higgins Ave., Wpg., MB R3B 3G1
Phone: (204) 925-1200
Fax: (204) 925-1206

Email: dhall[at]ahwc.ca


ABORIGINAL VISION FOR THE NORTH END

A partnership that supports and increases the voice and vision of Aboriginal residents in the North End.

Partners include:
  • Aboriginal Senior Resource Centre
  • Andrews Street Family Centre
  • Community Education Development Association
  • Inner City Social Work Program, University of Manitoba
  • Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
  • Mount Carmel Clinic
  • Native Women's Transition Centre
  • Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad
  • North End Community Helpers Network
  • North End Community Renewal Corporation
  • North End Women's Centre
  • Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape
  • Urban Circle Training Centre

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2011 Investment: $52,020
 

586 Selkirk Ave., Wpg, MB R2W 2M9
Phone: (204) 586-5940

Email: abvision1[at]mts.net


AGE AND OPPORTUNITY (A & O)

Offers services to improve the quality of life for seniors and their families. These include resource information, referrals, counselling, health and safety education, and advocacy. Information and supports related to finding a new place to live, recreation and volunteer opportunities are also available.

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2011 Investment: $409,200
 

200-280 Smith St., Wpg, MB R3C 1K2
Phone: (204) 956-6440
Fax: (204) 946-5667

Senior Centres and Satellite Programs:
2nd Floor-185 Smith St., ph: (204) 956-6480
254 Lakewood Blvd., ph:(204) 956-5734
400 Stradbrook Ave., ph: (204) 956-6490
715 Telfer St. N, ph: (204) 772-9581
1085 Main St., ph: (204) 942-7486

Email: info[at]ageopportunity.mb.ca
Website: www.ageopportunity.mb.ca/


ANDREWS STREET FAMILY CENTRE (ASFC)

Provides a place in the community where families work to meet their own needs. United Way supports three programs at ASFC. The Pritchard Place Drop-in Centre offers a safe place for children and youth in the inner city. The Parents Helping Parents program provides outreach and practical support to families and their children. The volunteer program is an opportunity for community residents to strengthen their work skills.

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2011 Investment: $198,365
 

B-220 Andrews St., Wpg, MB R2W 4T1
Phone: (204) 589-1721
Fax: (204) 589-7354

Email: office[at]asfc.ca
Website: www.asfc.mb.ca/


ART CITY

Offers free art programs in a safe setting for youth and adults in the West Broadway neighbourhood. Through instruction and mentorship, art becomes a community-building tool. United Way supports a range of services including drop-in art classes, a healthy snack program, artist workshops, and annual events. Artists help youth and adults build their skills in pottery, painting, printmaking and photography.

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2011 Investment: $30,000
  616 Broadway, Wpg., MB R3C 0W8
Phone: (204) 775-9856
Fax: (204) 784-2882

Email: programs[at]artcityinc.com
Website: www.artcityinc.com/

(THE) ARTHRITIS SOCIETY

Promotes research and provides information and support to individuals living with the physical, psychological and emotional effects of arthritis. United Way supports a range of programs that help individuals better manage their disease and improve quality of life. These include counselling, education, pain management, exercise and self-managed care.

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2011 Investment: $101,537
  105-386 Broadway, Wpg., MB R3C 3R6
Phone: (204) 942-4892
Fax: (204) 942-4894

Email: info[at]mb.arthritis.ca
Website: www.arthritis.ca/

AURORA FAMILY THERAPY CENTRE

Provides counselling and therapy to families, couples and individuals to enhance personal, interpersonal and spiritual well-being. Services are open to everyone and are sensitive to gender and culture.

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2011 Investment: $152,124
  University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Ave., Wpg, MB R3B 2E9
Phone: (204) 786-9251
Fax: (204) 772-2547

Email: aurora[at]uwinnipeg.ca
Website: http://aurora.uwinnipeg.ca/