Winnipeg Free Press

Leaders needed to fight poverty

THE United Way is still looking for Winnipeggers to take a leadership role in fighting poverty. Updated 12:55 AM 01/07/08

1. Making a difference through United Way

   AS 2007 draws to a close, Scott Sanders is reflecting on his year as chairman of the United Way's board of trustees and looking forward to 2008. Updated 6:11 AM 12/31/07

2. Agency worker chips in to help United Way

   FROM the outside, it looks like just another building on Selkirk Avenue. But inside those red brick walls, you begin to sense the hope and encouragement it gives to so many young people in Winnipeg. Updated 11:31 AM 12/17/07

3. United Way opened officer's eyes

   GRANTED, Const. Anne Boyko has some experience in canvassing neighbourhoods. But as a sponsored executive for the United Way, the 12-year Winnipeg Police Service veteran was canvassing in a whole new way. Updated 12:55 AM 12/13/07

4. Union members open wallets for good causes

   MOST of us don't think twice about the toonies and loonies we hand over day in and day out in our quest for caffeine. Updated 2:00 AM 12/03/07

5. Donors' challenge being met

   A group of prominent Winnipeggers is set to lose a quarter of a million bucks -- and they're happy about it. Updated 2:00 AM 11/26/07

6. Winnipeg trucker driven by dark past

   RICHARD Fletcher wonders what his life would have been like if an organization like the United Way had been around when he was growing up. Updated 1:16 PM 11/26/07

7. Day of Caring helps boost self-esteem

   THE smile on Sheila's face said it all. She was one of 30 women who received a day of pampering Wednesday during the Day of Caring at the Nor'West Co-op Community Health Centre. Updated 2:00 AM 11/12/07

8. United Way's special agents

   CANDACE Ingram has volunteered in many different ways over the years, including answering phones during the Jerry Lewis Telethon as a teenager. Updated 6:48 AM 11/05/07

9. Urban Canvas paints a future

   STEVE Castel is an example of a man who didn't let a difficult upbringing control the rest of his life. Updated 2:00 AM 10/29/07

10. Party planning knack pays off

    IT'S difficult not to feel inspired after spending an afternoon with Ginny Witkowski. Updated 6:25 AM 10/22/07

11. Small grants program makes a big difference

    THE Small Grants Program at the United Way made a world of difference at one St. Boniface apartment block. Updated 12:55 AM 10/15/07

12. Boys and Girls Club eases move to Canada

    AS well as facing the usual youth challenges like homework and curfew, Mizret Alekic had to adjust to a new city, country and language. Updated 12:55 AM 10/09/07

13. Teams pulling for United Way's goal

    WITH a blast of confetti and music -- and the pulling of jets -- the United Way of Winnipeg launched the most ambitious campaign in its 42-year history. Updated 5:47 AM 09/22/07

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