Yard sale for deals and dogs
Manitoba Great Pyrenees Rescue, a 100 per cent volunteer-based, non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1996, will hold its Giant Rescue Yard Sale Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park City West Community Centre, 115 Sanford Fleming Rd.
The organization has received many donations of furniture, books, clothing, toys, home decor, kitchenware, sportswear and so much more.
All year long the Manitoba Great Pyrenees Rescue raises funds to help pay for the expenses associated with rescuing furry companions. Medical care is a big expense, so when animals receive ongoing treatment or are in critical care, the expenses can be extraordinary.
Great food for a good cause
The annual Humankind Fundraising Dinner will take place June 9 at 6 p.m. at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd.
The evening will celebrate this year’s many successes — despite the setbacks — and feature upcoming things Humankind International has on the go.
Food will be catered by Charisma of India, and funds raised will go to Humankind Academy Kenya.
More information is available at: humankindintl.org/events
Humour and helping hand
The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre will hold Comedy for a Cause Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at the Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave. and on Zoom.
After having to put major fundraisers on hold these past few years due to the pandemic, the Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre is partnering with Winnipeg Comedy Festival to host this in-person and virtual event.
Sponsorship and silent auction opportunities available.
Call 204-477-1123 or email info@fgwrc.ca.
Wheel & Walk for stroke recovery
Wheel and Walk for Stroke Recovery 2022 will take place Sunday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (registration begins at 10:30 a.m.) at Provencher Park. Wheel and Walk for Stroke Recovery has grown to provide support and recovery programs for all of Manitoba, including over 3,000 stroke survivors in the last year.
All monies raised stay in Manitoba to subsidize stroke recovery classes, support groups and resources for stroke survivors, caregivers and their families.
Smokin’ Bob’s will be on site, along with yard games for everyone.
All Wheel and Walk participants will receive a registration package and are entered into a draw for an Ultimate Prize Basket!
For more information: eharder@strokerecovery.ca
Have a ball via 50-50 raffle
The Winnipeg Police Association will launch its second Winnipeg Police Association 50-50 raffle for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.
The inaugural 50-50 in 2021 raised $92,565
Raffle tickets are available at www.wpa5050.ca.
Single tickets are $5, with multiple tickets available in increments of three, 10, 50 and 100.
The draw date is June 29 at 9 a.m.
2 good causes, One Great Lottery
Misericordia Health Centre Foundation and the Winnipeg Humane Society will hold a 50-50 Lottery with a Bonus Prize Package and The Great Cash Calendar add-on to gain support for compassionate care and companionship.
The 50-50 Lottery starts with a guaranteed jackpot of $20,000 that will continue to grow with each ticket package purchased. The grand-prize winner will walk away with 50 per cent of the jackpot plus the choice of: a bonus prize worth $123,000 which includes a Mercedes-Benz GCL300 and a $50,000 Transcona Trailer gift certificate to select a new ATV, RV or snowmobile; OR an additional $100,000 cash.
The lottery runs May 4 to June 15.
Tickets for the 50-50 Lottery and The Great Cash Calendar can be purchased at onegreatlottery.ca