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Since 1957, A&O Support Services for Older Adults has been been providing innovative programs and services that empower and support older Manitobans, improve their quality of life, and increase connection and social engagement. BeCause Radio spoke with Amanda Macrae, Executive Director of A&O Support Services for Older Adults, to learn more.

The Foundation’s support for Health and Wellness initiatives has spanned its entire granting history.

https://www.wpgfdn.org/1950s/supporting-the-expanding-scope-of-healthy-living/

In the fourth episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1950s.

For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1950s/responding-to-urgent-needs/

The fourth episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1950s.

For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1950s/challenges-and-celebrations-as-winnipeg-grows/

"It's not just an education facility; it's about growth and new beginnings." - Haven Stumpf, Executive Director of Urban Circle Training Centre

Urban Circle Training Centre provides culturally appropriate education and training to Indigenous students in Winnipeg, led and guided by Elders.

BeCause Radio spoke with Haven Stumpf, Executive Director of Urban Circle Training Centre, to learn more about its programming and how, for more than 20 years, it's helped students and graduates grow and build a sense of belonging.

Scholarship donors and funds at The Winnipeg Foundation have made a difference in the lives of students for many decades. BeCause Radio spoke with Anna-Maria Pozzi, Student Awards Specialist at The Winnipeg Foundation, to learn about some of the scholarship funds held at The Foundation and the impact they've had.

Learn more about The Winnipeg Foundation's support for Literacy, Education and Employment initiatives: https://www.wpgfdn.org/1940s/acting-as-an-ally-for-accessible-education/

This story was informed by research done by James Burns and Dr. Gordon Goldsborough, which appeared in The Foundation’s 90th anniversary publication.

Scholarships and bursaries reward students’ hard work, recognize need and support dreams. Throughout The Foundation’s history, many donors have chosen to establish these funds and countless students have been on the receiving end of that generosity.

https://www.wpgfdn.org/1940s/investing-in-deserving-students/

BeCause Radio spoke with Daniel Swaka, Executive Director of The Peaceful Village program, to learn more about how The Peaceful Village has been continuing to provide after school programming that not only helps learners to succeed academically, but helps them thrive in a supportive community.