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United Way Introduces Canada's First-Ever Aboriginal Relations Strategy December 13, 2005
United Way of Winnipeg (UWW) joined members of the Aboriginal community to celebrate the introduction of its Aboriginal Relations Strategy - the first of its kind in Canada - at the Indian & Métis Friendship Centre today.

United Way Campaign in Final Inning December 9, 2005
Tom Bryk, United Way of Winnipeg's 2005 Campaign Chair, announced today at the fourth and final public reporting session that Winnipeggers have contributed $15,675,067 million or 94.4% of the organization's most ambitious community goal ever at $16.6 million.

13th ANNUAL HOSPICE MEMORY TREE HELPS TO EASE THE PAIN OF GRIEF OVER THE HOLIDAYS November 28, 2005
Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba officially launched its 13th Annual Memory Tree at St. Vital Centre at 10:30 am today, providing Manitobans who are grieving with a meaningful and symbolic way to remember their loved ones over the holiday season.

Snow Delay! No Way! Winnipeggers Keep Campaign on Track - Raise $1 million in one day November 21, 2005
It seemed fitting that the third report session of United Way's 2005 Campaign was billed the "Breakfast of Champions," after concerns that last week's unexpected snowstorm would impact the campaign's progress.  Through the determination of United Way volunteers and the generosity of Winnipeggers, campaign momentum increased as United Way processed more than $1 million in donations on Friday, November 18.

United Way Contributions Critical to Community Campaign dollars strategically invested in youth-related issues October 28, 2005
The annual United Way campaign is a work in progress that will benefit all Winnipeggers.  Tom Bryk, United Way of Winnipeg's 2005 Campaign Chair, announced today at the second public reporting session that Winnipeggers have contributed $10.5 million or 63% of the organization’s most ambitious community goal ever at $16.6 million.

United Way of Winnipeg Launches New Youth Website at 2005 Annual Student Leadership Conference Today October 19, 2005
United Way of Winnipeg's (UWW) 2005 Student Leadership Conference (SLC) for Winnipeg high school students takes place today at Canad Inns, Polo Park.  As sponsored by the Great-West Life Assurance Company, this year's event heralds the official launch of a new United Way website geared to Winnipeg youth.

United Way Campaign Flying High October 7, 2005
Tom Bryk, United Way of Winnipeg's 2005 Campaign Chair, announced today at the first public reporting session that Winnipeggers have contributed $7.3 million or 44% of the organization's most ambitious community goal ever at $16.6 million.

United Way of Winnipeg's 2005 Koats for Kids Drive Kicks Off Today at Luxton School's Family Centre September 30, 2005
United Way of Winnipeg's (UWW) 2005 Koats for Kids drive to collect winter outerwear for children in Winnipeg kicks off today at Luxton School. Now 'til the end of January 2006, Winnipeggers are urged to donate gently-used children's coats, parkas, snowsuits, jackets, ski pants, toques, gloves and mittens.

United Way Shoots for the Stars to Announce History-Making Goal September 22, 2005
United Way of Winnipeg rolled out the red carpet today to unveil the most ambitious campaign goal in its 40-year history: $16.6 million.

United Way of Winnipeg and Cambrian Credit Union Make Over Grounds at the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre August 29, 2005
As part of United Way of Winnipeg's (UWW) Day of Caring program, staff and volunteers from Cambrian Credit Union pitched in to refurbish and landscape the grounds at the North Point Douglas Women's Centre (NPDWC).

United Way of Winnipeg to Invest $13.3 Million In City May 11, 2005
At its 40th birthday party today, United Way of Winnipeg (UWW) announced it is investing $13.3 million this year to fund strategies designed to make Winnipeg an even better place to live.Ý The announcement was made at R.B. Russell High School, where hundreds of students "rocked for a reason" with local talent arranged by FREQ 107 and R.B. Russell High School.

WINNIPEGGERS PULL TOGETHER TO SURPASS UNITED WAY'S COMMUNITY GOAL! January 20, 2005
Winnipeggers have pulled together to raise $16,063,391 in 2004 through United Way's annual campaign.