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2006 Annual Campaign Hits Home Stretch as Winnipeggers Give $14.1 Million to United Way -
Report Session #4 December 8, 2006
United Way of Winnipeg's 2006 Campaign Chair, Nick Logan proudly announced that Winnipeggers have generously contributed $14,101,854 million or 95.8 per cent of this year's $14.7 million goal at its fourth and final public reporting session, today.

United Way's 2006 Campaign Going Strong Thanks to City-Wide Workplace Support -
Report Session #3 November 17, 2006
Winnipeggers continued to show strong support for United Way's 2006 Campaign when it was announced that a total of $12,131,215 dollars or 82.4 per cent of its campaign goal of $14.7 million was achieved at today's public report session at the historic Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg.

United Way Introduces Youth Scholarship at 2006 Student Leadership Conference November 8, 2006
United Way of Winnipeg's Youth Relations Council proudly unveiled the Youth Leaders in Action Scholarship during the 2006 Student Leadership Conference at Canad Inns Polo Park today.

Community Owned Business Finds Success in the Winnipeg Construction Industry November 6, 2006
Working out of their Jarvis Avenue location in Winnipeg's North End, Inner City Renovation has found a way to manage operating a renovation and construction business with a social mission.

Report Session #2 News Release October 27, 2006
United Way of Winnipeg 2006's Campaign Chair Nick Logan delivered great news for Winnipeggers when he announced that workplace contributions across the city have climbed to $9,094,333 million dollars or 61.8 per cent of its current Campaign goal of $14.7 million at this morning’s public report session at the Union Centre in Winnipeg.

United Way's 2006 Koats for Kids Drive Kicks Off Today at Victor Mager School October 19, 2006
United Way of Winnipeg's (UWW) 2006 Koats for Kids drive to collect winter outerwear for children in Winnipeg kicks off today at Victor Mager School in St. Vital. Now until the end of January 2007, Winnipeggers are encouraged to donate gently-used children’s coats, parkas, snowsuits, jackets, ski pants, toques, gloves and mittens.

Report Session #1 News Release October 6, 2006
Winnipeggers have generously donated $6,702,187 million dollars or 45.5 per cent of United Way of Winnipeg's 2006 Campaign goal of $14.7 million as announced at the year's first public reporting session held at the Winnipeg Sun Centre, today.

Day of Caring at Red Cross House October 5, 2006
United Way of Winnipeg, Eli Lilly Canada and Elanco Roll Up their Sleeves for a Day of Caring at Red Cross House.

United Way Proudly Announces 2006 Campaign Goal as Winnipeggers Share the Spirit at "Plane Pull 3" Kick-Off September 22 , 2006
United Way of Winnipeg's 2006 Campaign got off to a high-flying start today during "Plane Pull 3: Share the Spirit" when its $14.7 million goal was officially announced at Stevenson Aviation & Aerospace Training Centre - Red River College.

Winnipeg Teens Get Something Started United Way Youth Kick-off 2006 Day of Caring Program June 2 2006
100 high school students from 16 different schools got something started today, by kicking off United Way's 2006 Day of Caring Program by volunteering to work on 21 projects at agencies throughout the city.

United Way Launches First-of-its-Kind Initiative at Annual Luncheon May 2006
United Way had a message for all Winnipeggers at its annual luncheon: "We're listening." More than 800 people attended the AGM, which reflected on the organization's 40-year history, and its evolution into a community-directed, community-connected entity.

United Way Invites Innovation Funding available for time-limited projects January 26, 2006
United Way of Winnipeg (UWW) is extending an Invitation for Innovation, an initiative that provides time-limited funding to non-profit and registered charity organizations planning innovative projects consistent with our city's shared vision of building better lives and stronger community.

Winnipeggers achieve record-breaking goal United Way Campaign mobilizes the caring power of our community January 19, 2006
The 2005 United Way Campaign raised more than $17.1 million, surpassing the $16.6 million goal set at the beginning of campaign, and setting a new record in United Way's 40-year history.