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Christmas Cheer Board

Kai Madsen has been with the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg since the 1970s.

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  • Christmas Cheer Board

    12/24/2010 1:00 AM 0

    What they do:

    THE Christmas Cheer Board is one of Winnipeg's oldest and most popular charities, supported by anonymous donations of time and money from 5,000 individuals and business people every year.

    Founded in 1919 by Winnipeg churches, the board is community ......

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  • Jackie Gushuliak and Claude Lambert decorate the Our Place Chez Nous Christmas tree with six angels to commemorate six homeless people who died on the streets of Winnipeg this year.

    Our Place Chez Nous Drop-In Centre Inc.

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  • Salvation Army Weetamah Centre ministry director Mark Young cuddles a couple of furry companions Tuesday at Toy Mountain, the Sally Ann toy depot at 324 Logan Ave.

    Salvation Army

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  • The Teddy Bear Toss is a Manitoba Moose Yearling Foundation fundraiser.

    Spirit of Giving

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  • Lesia Sianchuk, executive director of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, says there’s a great need for gifts.

    Children's Hospital Foundation

    12/20/2010 1:00 AM 0
  • 'It's a hand up rather than a handout' - West Broadway Development Corp. executive director Molly McCracken

    The Good Food Club

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  • Amy Ihrke stocks Agape Table’s affordable alternative co-op grocery store. The charity is hosting a free turkey dinner from 8:30 a.m. to noon the day before Christmas at its 175 Colony St. location. On a regular basis, it offers subsidized breakfasts for low-income people between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. It accepts donations of non-perishable food and quality clothing.

    Agape Table

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  • WBCM community minister Bob Gilbert at Crossways United Church’s volunteer appreciation dinner.

    Spirit of Giving

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  • Ginny Sudlow of Koats for Kids. Don't be fooled by the the program's name - mitts, toques, ski-pants and other warm-weather clothing are welcome, too.

    Koats for Kids

    12/14/2010 1:00 AM 0
  • Yvonne Landon, financial administrator at Urban Circle, says the centre’s special programs have led to high graduation and employment rates among students. She is one of these success stories.

    Spirit of Giving: Urban Circle Training Centre

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