Initiatives For Just Communities

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Initiatives For Just Communities Initiatives For Just Communities is a charitable, non-profit organization.

Our four programs focus on individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, as well as people who are currently or were formerly in prison around Manitoba. Our programs engage people who have a heart for caring for others, whether they are volunteers or employees, in walking alongside our clients on their life’s journey. We encourage our staff and volunteers to live out their faith by working through the values of human dignity, peace, integrity and through a Restorative Justice lens. Touchstone FASD: A program that provides support to adults and families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder as well as providing FASD awareness training to a variety of community groups. El’Dad Ranch: A residential and day program on an acreage by Steinbach, MB that provides a positive alternative to institutionalization for people with intellectual disabilities. Open Circle: A program that seeks to provide relationships of integrity and faith for prisoners and people who have committed offenses. Circles of Support & Accountability (CoSA): A program that works to enhance community safety by creating circles of support and accountability around people with high-risk offense cycles after their release from a correctional institution.

Special thanks to Legacy Janzen's Paint & Design for donating multiple cases of wood stain to our Day Program! You have ...
08/14/2026

Special thanks to Legacy Janzen's Paint & Design for donating multiple cases of wood stain to our Day Program! You have truly helped our projects shine. We are so grateful for community partners who believe in our mission!

(Not pictured: Several more cases in our van!)

A big welcome and thank you to Heather Leeman, the Assistant Deputy Minister of Manitoba's Department of Housing, Addict...
08/11/2026

A big welcome and thank you to Heather Leeman, the Assistant Deputy Minister of Manitoba's Department of Housing, Addictions, and Homelessness, and her team who visited IJC Winnipeg today! Thanks also to all who came and shared.

Challenges with housing and substance use are the daily reality for many of the people we support. It won't be easy, but by working together, we believe that these challenges can be overcome and all can find the good life.

All smiles today at the Pioneer Days Parade! Great to see the community spirit on display from the floats, volunteers, a...
07/31/2026

All smiles today at the Pioneer Days Parade! Great to see the community spirit on display from the floats, volunteers, and everyone who came out. No one walks alone!

🎉 A huge thank you to VD Cabinets (https://www.vd-cabinets.com) for generously donating beautiful new kitchen cabinets a...
07/22/2026

🎉 A huge thank you to VD Cabinets (https://www.vd-cabinets.com) for generously donating beautiful new kitchen cabinets and a countertop to El'dad Ranch! The transformation is incredible, and the kitchen looks absolutely stunning. 😍 Thank you for helping make our space even more welcoming and functional.

Check out our new website! It's been redesigned and updated from the ground up.
06/26/2026

Check out our new website! It's been redesigned and updated from the ground up.

IJC supports individuals with multi-faceted needs – helping them move forward through healing and culturally relevant support.

Today IJC signed the Winnipeg Indigenous Accord, formally committing as an organization to advance the TRC Calls to Acti...
06/19/2026

Today IJC signed the Winnipeg Indigenous Accord, formally committing as an organization to advance the TRC Calls to Action and MMIWG2S+ Calls for Justice. We celebrate and honour the diverse cultures, traditions, and languages represented in our communities!

What a great event yesterday! Together we raised over $11,000 for Circles of Support and Accountability. Thanks to all w...
05/21/2026

What a great event yesterday! Together we raised over $11,000 for Circles of Support and Accountability.

Thanks to all who attended and donated, including Superior Projects, Pitblado Law, HUB International, Shindico, Harbourfront Wealth Management, and all the individual donors! Thanks also to La Crêperie Ker Breizh for their generous donation of delicious dessert crepes!

Our April newsletter is published! Highlights from this edition include:Grand Opening of 555 BroadwayReport from IJC at ...
04/15/2026

Our April newsletter is published!

Highlights from this edition include:
Grand Opening of 555 Broadway
Report from IJC at the CanFASD Conference (sponsored by MBLL)
Launch of our culinary arts program

Find it at https://www.initiativesjc.org/wpblog/reports/

04/07/2026

IJC proudly celebrated the grand opening of our Winnipeg location on Wednesday, April 1—a significant milestone for our organization. We were honoured to welcome Nahanni Fontaine, Manitoba’s Minister of Families, who shared thoughtful remarks, along with representatives from several valued community partners, including the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Winnipeg School Division, MB Liquor and Lotteries, 1JustCity, and many others. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us and continues to support our work!

IJC proudly celebrated the grand opening of our Winnipeg location on Wednesday, April 1—a significant milestone for our ...
04/07/2026

IJC proudly celebrated the grand opening of our Winnipeg location on Wednesday, April 1—a significant milestone for our organization. We were honoured to welcome Nahanni Fontaine, Manitoba’s Minister of Families, who shared thoughtful remarks, along with representatives from several valued community partners, including the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Winnipeg School Division, MB Liquor and Lotteries, 1JustCity, and many others. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us and continues to support our work!

Address

100-555 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB
R3C0W4

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12049251928

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