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Focus legend icon Education - Helping kids be all they can be
Focus legend icon Income - Moving people from poverty to possibility
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SCOUTS CANADA, MANITOBA COUNCIL

Offers youth and young adults ages five to 26 opportunities to build self-confidence, self-respect and respect for others through recreational and educational programming. Group activities and outdoor adventures encourage learning by doing and work toward improving social and developmental outcomes for young people.

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2011 Investment: $48,000
395 Stafford St., Wpg., MB R3M 2X4
Phone: (204) 786-6661
Fax: (204) 772-5248

Email: manitoba[at]scouts.ca
Website: www.mb.scouts.ca/

SCOUTS FRANCO-MANITOBAINS

Offers youth ages seven to 21 opportunities to build self-esteem, self-respect and respect for others through access to positive role models and learning activities. Programs reinforce French heritage, respect for the environment and a healthy lifestyle, and are delivered in a francophone setting through weekly meetings, youth rallies, games and camps.

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2011 Investment: $2,900
225-B, rue Dumoulin, Wpg., MB R2H OE4
Phone: (204) 233-4324
Fax: (204) 237-9991

Email: scoutdrr[at]mymts.net
Website: http://www.scouts-franco-manitobains.ca/

SEED WINNIPEG
(SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

Offers supports and resources for individuals and families in lowincome situations as they work toward financial independence. Programs are designed to help participants secure a job, start a small business, save money and manage their finances for longterm stability. Services include business training and planning assistance, access to loans, financial counselling, money management and matched savings programs.

Financial Literacy Project

Promotes increasing financial literacy for individuals and families by offering money management training and enhancing access to RESP’s to those who face barriers to financial services. In addition, this initiative aims to enhance the capacity of other organizations and community groups to incorporate the delivery of money management training and RESP supports into their ongoing programming.

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2011 Investment (Core): $249,262
2011 Asset Building Investment: $140,000
2011 Winnipeg AssetBuilders Partnership Investment: $74,225
2011 Financial Literacy Project Investment: $35,000
80 Salter St., Wpg., MB R2W 4J6
Phone: (204) 927-9935
Fax: (204) 927-9930

Email: info[at]seedwinnipeg.ca
Website: www.seedwinnipeg.ca/

SEXUALITY EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTRE

Promotes sexual and reproductive health (SRH) by offering educational programming for youth, parents and professionals. Services include information and referral, a resource library, and an immigrant health program that helps newcomers access reproductive health care. As well, the White Wolf Speaking program provides culturally appropriate SRH resources and materials to the Aboriginal community.

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2011 Investment: $109,650
Suite 200, 226 Osborne St. N., Wpg, R3C 1V4
Phone: (204) 982-7800
Fax: (204) 982-7819

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

SMD SELF-HELP CLEARINGHOUSE

Offers smaller agencies that serve people living with disabilities and/or chronic illness the opportunity to share resources and knowledge. Working collectively, member organizations are better able to develop new approaches to common challenges and can more effectively promote institutional changes, improvements to healthcare, and changes to the law. A partner in the Winnipeg AssetBuilders Partnership, SMD Self-help Clearinghouse also offers money management training and matched savings programs that help individuals and families in low-income situations build their assets for long-term stability and financial independence. Current members include Asperger Manitoba Inc, Autism Society Manitoba, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Manitoba Chapter, DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Manitoba, Inc., Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg, Manitoba Brain Injury Association, Manitoba Down Syndrome Society, Manitoba Huntington Disease Winnipeg Chapter, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Post-Polio Network (Manitoba) Inc., Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba Inc. and Winnipeg Ostomy Association

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2011 Investment: $65,800
2011 Winnipeg AssetBuilders Partnership Investment: $48,850
204-825 Sherbrook St., Wpg., MB R3A 1M5
Phone: (204) 975-3037
Fax: (204) 975-3027

Email: clearinghouse[at]smd.mb.ca
Website: www.smd.mb.ca/about_clearinghouse.aspx

SMD SERVICES

Helps people living with a physical disability improve the quality of life for themselves and others. From education and job training to counselling and therapy, SMD connects people with the resources they need to become more independent and active in their community. United Way supports community education and training, deaf and hard of hearing services, adult and children's leisure and recreation services, and ethno-cultural services.

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2011 Investment: $986,800
825 Sherbrook St., Wpg., MB R3A 1M5
Phone: (204) 975-3010
Email: ghillier[at]smd.mb.ca
Website: www.smd.mb.ca/

SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL OF WINNIPEG

Acts as a bridge between government and the community: identifying and promoting awareness of social issues, human service needs and community resources; developing policies and program options; improving the delivery of social services; and supporting neighbourhood initiatives.

2011 Investment: $301,300
3rd Fl-207 Donald St., Wpg., MB R3C 1M5
Phone: (204) 943-2561
Fax: (204) 942-3221

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

SOUTH WINNIPEG FAMILY INFORMATION CENTRE (SWFIC)

Provides parenting and anger management programs, babysitting courses, support groups and workshops on family-related issues. As well, the Centre's Clothing Closet program provides women who have experienced abuse or are in job training with good quality clothing.

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2011 Investment: $45,237
800 Point Road, Wpg., MB R3T 3L8
Phone: (204) 284-9311
Fax: (204) 284-9315

Email: exec.director[at]swfic.org
Website: www.swfic.org/

SPENCE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Encourages neighbours to take part in the revitalization and renewal of their community, and work together to address issues related to housing, safety, and health. United Way supports the Building Belonging Program, which aims to improve the social and developmental outcomes of neighbourhood children and youth by engaging them in their community.

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2011 Investment: $59,600
430 Langside/615 Ellice Ave.,
Wpg., MB R3G 0A4
Phone: (204) 783-5000
Fax: (204) 986-7092

Email:
buildingbelonging[at]spenceneighbourhood.org
Website: www.spenceneighbourhood.org/

STROKE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA

Supports stroke survivors, their families and caregivers with a range of programs aimed at helping individuals return to full participation in their community following a stroke. Programs encourage self-help and provide opportunities to network and share information regarding common challenges and available resources.

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2011 Investment: $60,000
Unit B-247 Provencher Blvd, Wpg., MB R2H 0G6
Phone: (204) 942-2880
Fax: (204) 944-1982

Email: info[at]strokerecovery.ca
Website: www.strokerecovery.ca/