United Way Winnipeg

Overview

United Way Winnipeg is an autonomous, non-profit organization based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees, it operates with an annual revenue of $30.6 million. As a member of United Way/Centraide Canada and United Way Worldwide, the organization focuses on addressing community issues through collaboration and action.

The mission of the organization is to meet urgent human needs and enhance social conditions by mobilizing community resources. It functions as a community fundraising and grant-distribution entity, raising funds through volunteer-led campaigns. These funds are allocated to support a network of agencies and programs that address various social challenges. Recent initiatives include significant grants to organizations aiding individuals with addiction, showcasing a strong commitment to community welfare. The organization plays a vital role in funding the voluntary sector and social services in Canada, marking its 60th anniversary in 2025.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 204-477-5360
• Website: unitedwaywinnipeg.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/unitedwaywpg

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Non-profit organizations
• Grantmaking and giving services
• Public-private partnerships
• Program funding
• Inclusive community services
• Capacity building
• Volunteer programs
• Fundraising campaigns
• Social innovation
• Indigenous-led agency support
• Capacity building learning centre
• Mental health
• Collaborative approach
• Community impact measurement
• Advocacy
• Youth empowerment
• Capacity building programs
• Services
• Nonprofit funding
• Funding for frontline organizations
• Social impact
• Donor engagement
• Food security network
• Koats for Kids
• Social issues
• Organizational development grants
• Agency partnerships
• Social services
• Community resilience
• Local issues
• Refugee and immigrant services
• Social purpose & innovation
• Poverty alleviation
• Community support
• Peg community indicators
• Social purpose initiatives
• Community networks
• Indigenous collaboration
• Mental health services
• Youth programs
• 211 Manitoba
• Community development
• Non-profit
• Hospital & health care

Technologies Used

• MailChimp SPF
• Microsoft Office 365
• Outlook