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Opportunities for a Better Life for Everyone

Community Investment Break DownUnited Way ensures an essential network of programs and services by providing support to nearly 100 agency partners.

We support strategies and programs in three main areas Winnipeggers' identified as top priorities:

We all Win When...
...a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable and when people are happy and healthy.

Community Investment EducationEducation
Helping children and youth achieve their potential

To succeed in school and in life, children need role models and the skills to help them through to graduation. United Way of Winnipeg supports mentorship and after-school programs that give children the self-esteem and confidence they need to become engaged and productive adults.
  • Every day, almost 1500 youth visits occur at United Way supported mentoring, recreation and after-school programs proven to contribute to higher academic achievement.

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Promoting financial stability and independence

To be financially independent, families first need the knowledge and tools to maximize their income and increase their savings. United Way of Winnipeg supports money management, financial counselling and matched savings programs that help families build their financial assets for long-term stability.
  • Every day, an average of 730 people access United Way supported education, training and pre-employment programs that are proven to build self-reliance and financial independence.

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Improving neighbourhood health and personal well-being

The health of our neighbourhoods and the well-being of individuals have a major impact on quality of life. United Way of Winnipeg supports recreation, parenting and social programs that provide the tools, confidence and support people need to create strong communities where everyone can lead a full and happy life.
  • Every day, Winnipeggers living in low-income neighbourhoods have access to programs and services through 24 United Way supported community resource centres. Here they can connect with one another to identify and solve issues of safety, violence and isolation.