Dual Wildlife Support
The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Center aims to raise $20,000 by June 30. Donations made this month will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 by Cypher Environmental. To help achieve this goal, Wildlife Haven and Cypher Environmental are hosting a new fundraiser.
From June 20-26, 2022, Wildlife Haven invites Manitobans to participate in the new Summer Fun for Wildlife online auction, presented by Cypher Environmental. Tickets to Winnipeg Blue Bombers games to a premium Yeti cooler, kayak, garden games, Wildlife Haven merchandise, tickets to Winnipeg attractions and original artwork from Wildlife Haven Ambassadors – there is something for all tastes, budgets and interests.
To receive auction notifications and updates, participants are encouraged to register today at wildlifehaven.ca/summerauction.
The $20,000 goal will be used to provide medical care and hand-raise orphaned baby songbirds, owls, cubs, rabbits and more. Please help Wildlife Haven raise vital funds by attending this event or by donating directly through their website at Wildlifehaven.ca/donate, by sponsoring a patient, or by purchasing an item from the Wildlife Haven online store. Every dollar raised this month will be generously matched by Cypher Environmental up to $10,000.
Wildlife Haven is Manitoba’s largest wildlife rehabilitation center and the province’s only wildlife veterinary hospital. They provide medical treatment to sick, injured and orphaned wild animals for their return to the wild. Wildlife Haven does not receive government funding for its operations. They rely on the generous support of donors to rehabilitate wildlife and educate for awareness, appreciation and peaceful coexistence with wildlife.
Cypher Environmental is a leading global provider of environmental solutions for dust control and road stabilization, headquartered in Winnipeg. With ESG (Environmental Social Governance) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) principles at the heart of every decision they make, they carry the slogan “Always do what is right”. To learn more, visit: cypherenvironmental.com.
50/50 Bulk Buy Value
Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba and the fourth installment of Special Olympics Manitoba’s Manitoba 50/50 program were launched. You can buy your 50/50 tickets at mb5050.ca. Tickets are available at three different prices: 200 tickets at $40 (best value), 30 tickets at $20 or five tickets at $10.
Support the women’s fund
The JEWISH Foundation of Manitoba presents the Lunchless Luncheon in support of the Women’s Endowment Fund.
Thanks to the continued support of individual donors and our corporate and table partners, we are on track to reach our goal of $2 million for The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Women’s Endowment Fund in 2022. But we we’re not there yet.
If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time to support the 2022 Lunchless Luncheon in support of the Women’s Endowment Fund by calling 204-477-7520, or by visiting jewishfoundation.org/events/womensendowmentfundluncheon/WEF-LL -Present.
The Women’s Endowment Fund grantmaking process has adapted to dramatic changes in community needs and operational requirements over the past two years and will continue to respond to changes in the future. What has not changed is the mandate to provide a growing endowment that continues to support initiatives that uplift and help Manitoba women from all ethnic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
To everyone who has already donated, thank you! We appreciate all of your support as the Women’s Endowment Fund approaches this exciting milestone.
Before the children
Variety’s Drive “Fore” the Kids Golf Classic will take place on August 29, 2022 at Niakwa Country Club. Registration for this year’s tournament is now open. Enjoy an amazing day of golf while supporting Variety’s children living with special needs. The Drive ‘Fore’ the Kids Golf Classic promises to deliver a unique tournament experience with an exciting hole-in-one shootout for a chance to win $500,000. Golf teams and sponsorship tiers fill up fast, so don’t delay. For more information and to register, visit: varietymanitoba.com/driveforethekids/ or email completed forms to mmeltzer@varietymanitoba.com.
PRIZE DINNER SEPT. 29
After going live for 2020 and 2021, the University of Winnipeg and the University of Winnipeg Foundation are pleased to announce that the Duff Roblin Awards Dinner will be held in person on September 29 at the RBC Convention Center Winnipeg .
Having taken place in one form or another since 2007, this highly anticipated event has seen a host of incredible Manitobans recognized for their inspiring work – each recipient following the example of our first recipient, former Premier Duff Roblin. A dedicated public servant and advocate for education, Duff Roblin worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his fellow Manitobans. Honoring his legacy by highlighting the individual accomplishments made in the service of this province by those who came after him is what makes this evening so special.
This year’s recipient of the award is Dr. Lloyd Axworthy.
Proceeds from the 2022 Duff Roblin Awards Dinner will be donated to the Duff Roblin Scholars Fund, the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Center and the Opportunity Fund.
To purchase tickets and/or a sponsorship package, visit: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/foundation/docs/2022_duff_roblin_pkg_web1.pdf
ZUKEN PRICE OPEN
The call is open to nominees for the Joseph Zuken Citizen Activist Award. Joseph Zuken (1912-1986) was one of Winnipeg’s most effective and controversial politicians. He was a school trustee and city councilor for over 42 years. For much of his political career, he was attacked for his radical ideas. By the time he retired from public service, many of his proposals had been accepted, including kindergarten, free textbooks for schoolchildren, increased social housing and urban development. He was instrumental in the establishment of Seven Oaks General Hospital. Joe Zuken wanted a better city, valued community service, and dedicated his public life to these goals. Since its inception, the Joseph Zuken Citizen Activist Award has honored individuals and groups who have made contributions or rendered service to the city in a variety of ways, particularly in areas of interest to Joe Zuken. These include education, social policy, justice and law, municipal administration, arts and Yiddish language and culture. The winner receives a cash donation to a charity of their choice. Past winners included:
Dorothy Betz, Salt Burrows, Olga Foltz, Kent Gerecke, Barry Hammond, John Loxley, Mount Carmel Clinic, Neechi Foods, Carl Ridd, Rossbrook House, Jim Silver, Tom Simms, Murray Smith, Leslie Spillett, Val Werier, Errol Black, Shirley Lord, Meet Me at the Bell Tower, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata, Roz Usiskin, Mitch Bourbonniere and Harold Dyck.
CCPA Manitoba currently organizes the Joseph Zuken Citizen Activist Award and invites nominations from the community for individuals or community groups who contribute to making Winnipeg a better and more socially just city, value community service and are dedicated to community service. good public.
Nomination deadline October 1, 2022. The award will be presented at the annual launch of the 2022 State of Downtown Report. Nomination forms can be found at https://policyfix.ca/2022/ 06/14/call-for-nominations-for-the-joseph-zuken-citizen-activist-prize-2022/.
If you would like to send additional documents with your application, please send them to ccpamb@policyalternatives.ca with Zuken Nomination in the subject line. Mail-in nominations are also accepted: Zuken Nominations, 301-583 Ellice Ave. Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1Z7.
