BeCause Radio

Last night, 12 charitable organizations took to the stage to present their three minute pitches in front of a live audience at The Winnipeg Foundation's Fast Pitch 2020 Showcase.

On today's special edition of BeCause Radio, you'll hear each of the Fast Pitches from the Showcase, as well as interviews with the prize-winning presenters. 

The Winnipeg Foundation's Fast Pitch 2020 Showcase takes place on Wednesday, February 26, featuring 12 charitable organizations each delivering their own three-minute "fast pitch" about their organization and how the $10,000 grand prize would support their programming in our community.

Last Thursday at Cercle Moliere, the presenters practiced their pitches at the Primary. BeCause Radio had the chance to speak with several of the presenters and coaches about their experience in the program.

Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, Executive Director of 1JustCity, shares how 1JustCity is helping provide shelter to those in need and how The Winnipeg Foundation's one-time unrestricted grant is making a difference.

Our most recent Winnipeg Impact Maker, Socius Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fundraises for the Children's Hospital Foundation through Open Mats.

BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.

The Neil Squire Society uses accessible technology to break down barriers and make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. One of the ways it's doing that is through its Makers Making Change program, which connects people with disabilities with makers across Canada who can create a variety of open-source projects that can help with their daily needs. We spoke with Winnipeg Regional Coordinator Suzanne Winterflood to learn more.

BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.

In partnership with Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, Aliraza Alidina, Darrien Morton and Jenna Wirch created a report to foster safe spaces for dialogue and relationship-building between Newcomers and Indigenous Peoples. BeCause Radio had the opportunity to speak with Aliraza to learn more about the project.

BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.

Our most recent Winnipeg Impact Maker, Rising Phoenix Body Art, supports animals affected by the fires in Australia.

BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.

BeCause Radio spoke with Winnipeg-based performer, Justin Stadnyk, who you can see right now in Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s production of As You Like It, their production for ShakespeareFest. Find out how Royal MTC put a narrative twist on Shakespeare’s work.

BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.

Mealshare helps restaurants and conscious consumers give back. When you visit a participating restaurant and order an item with the Mealshare logo next to it, you get your meal while also providing a meal to a youth in need.

BeCause Radio spoke with Mealshare's Executive Vice-President, Derek Juno, to learn more about how Mealshare works, the impact it's had since its start in 2013, and where you can support Mealshare in Winnipeg.

BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.

Earlier this month, The Winnipeg Foundation announced more than $5 million in grants support for organizations to provide mental health, addictions and community safety programming.

BeCause Radio spoke to Spence Neighbourhood Association Co-Executive Director Lin Howes Barr to find out more about how SNA is working to build a safer and more connected community.