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.

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.

Offers supports and resources for individuals and families in low-income 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 long-term stability. Services include business training and planning assistance, access to loans, financial counselling, money management and matched savings programs. SEED Winnipeg also seeks to create meaningful employment opportunities and build stronger, healthier communities by connecting businesses and non-profit organizations. As well, SEED Winnipeg helps families benefit from RESP and other government incentives. Finally, as convenor of the Winnipeg AssetBuilders Partnership, SEED Winnipeg provides training and technical support for 10 agency partners.

Offers inner city youth opportunities to train as hunting, fishing and eco-tour guides. Participants go on to create their own guiding cooperative, secure year-round employment and/or return to school during slow seasons. A total of 14 professional certificates are available through the program, including business management, money management, hunter safety, boater safety, eco-tourism essentials and wilderness survival. Graduates will give back to their community by arranging cultural outings and camping trips for inner city youth for little or no cost.

Diversity Food Services

United Way supports a new social enterprise that provides training and high quality jobs for people who have not previously been able to participate in the workforce.

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.

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 the Arthritis Self-help Group, Autism Society Manitoba, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg, Manitoba Brain Injury Association, Manitoba Down Syndrome Society, Huntington Society Canada Manitoba Chapter, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Centre Manitoba, Post Polio Network Manitoba, the Winnipeg League for the Hard of Hearing and the Winnipeg Ostomy Association.

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.

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.

Provides parenting and anger management programs, 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.

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.

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.