United Way Winnipeg

10/19/2026

Winter is coming, Winnipeg, and that means it’s time to help keep our littlest neighbours warm and cozy—Koats for Kids is officially open for the season! 🧤🧣

For kids without a winter coat, boots, mitts, and a scarf, it can mean the difference between staying home and going to school to learn. Warm gear also protects tiny fingers and toes from frostbite and other harsh effects of the elements.

Each year, Winnipeggers donate 6,000+ winter coats to Koats for Kids, which distributes them to families in need across the city.

Have winterwear to share? Visit koatsforkids.ca for an updated list of donation drop-off locations across Winnipeg.

Thank YOU for helping us keep kids warm this winter!

10/16/2026

No child should have to go to school on an empty stomach.

United Way Winnipeg donor-supported The Peaceful Village Program feeds 500-600 youth each day, five days a week, at its nine after-school sites across the city. Because of YOUR support, more kids can focus in school, regulate their emotions, and grow into healthy adults.

This , we thank the many incredible organizations, including Peaceful Village, for helping ensure no Winnipegger goes hungry ❤️

10/14/2026

🚨 Applications closing soon! 🚨

The United Way Winnipeg's Organizational Development Grant is accepting applications until October 30. Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $7,500 to strengthen their operations, build capacity, and create a lasting impact in our community.

Funding is available through three streams:

✅ United Way Winnipeg-funded agencies
✅ Non-United Way Winnipeg-funded agencies
✅ Indigenous-led agencies

Projects can support governance, financial management, human resources, research, strategic partnerships, and business planning.

Stronger organizations build stronger communities. If your nonprofit is looking to build capacity, improve sustainability, or enhance effectiveness, don't miss this opportunity!

Learn more and apply before the deadline by visiting https://unitedwaywinnipeg.ca/our-impact/capacity-building/organizational-development-grants/

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving, Winnipeg! 🦃 🍁

We’re incredibly thankful to each and every one of you who cares about our city and the people who call it home. Together, we can make Winnipeg more connected, more resilient, and more hopeful.

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday—these moments of connection are perfect for reflecting on what makes us proud to call Winnipeg home!

10/11/2026

Not every 2SLGBTQ+ person has access to affirming environments at home, school, or in their community.

At Rainbow Resource Centre, young people can explore who they are, try out a new name or pronouns, and connect with others in a space where they're celebrated for being themselves. Through youth drop-ins, activities, and opportunities to build friendships, Rainbow Resource Centre helps young people find connection and support in a safe space.

This National Coming Out Day, we're celebrating the people, programs, and spaces that help 2SLGBTQ+ community members feel safe, seen, and connected—because everyone deserves the freedom to be themselves, and a community that welcomes them exactly as they are. 🌈

10/10/2026

Mental health touches every part of our lives, and it is often linked to other challenges facing our community, including addiction, homelessness, and social isolation.

We’re proud to work alongside agency partners that help people find connection, care, and hope. From counselling and addiction support to Huddle youth hubs, we're investing in programs that bring people together and ensure no one has to face life's challenges alone.

This World Mental Health Day, we're reminded that supporting one another makes all of us stronger. Because when people feel connected, supported, and able to thrive, Winnipeg thrives too.

10/08/2026

Every child deserves safety.

That's why Anne Mahon and Paul Mahon, 2026 Campaign Co-Chairs, support United Way Winnipeg and its essential agency partners that help families across the city access safe housing, achieve food security, and build stronger communities.

When young Winnipeggers thrive, we all thrive ❤️

10/06/2026

Between learning a new language, navigating unfamiliar systems, and supporting their families, newcomers face many challenges.

At IRCOM - Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, the Greening Program gives residents the opportunity to grow their own food on balcony gardens, helping them to build independence, save money on groceries, and ease their settlement journey.

Gardening can provide a sense of purpose and make families feel more at home in their new community. 💚🌱

10/04/2026

Today, on Sisters in Spirit Day, Canadians will gather to support grieving families, share memories, and demand systemic change and justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+).

On October 4, we remember those who were taken, honour those who continue to advocate for justice, and reaffirm our commitment to a future in which Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people are safe, valued, and empowered.

Learn more about Sisters in Spirit Day by visiting

The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) advocates for the rights of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse people across Turtle Island and Inuit Nunangat. Explore our programs, resources, and initiatives supporting Indigenous communities.

10/01/2026

This National Seniors Day, we celebrate older adults who shape our communities and recognize the importance of supporting their well-being.

With 1 in 4 Manitobans over 65 experiencing frequent isolation, staying connected can be challenging. Community spaces, such as the United Way Winnipeg donor-supported Good Neighbours Active Living Centre, play a critical role in promoting seniors' health and well-being.

“People need people,” says Good Neighbours executive director Samantha Loxton. “This is a hub for people to connect with each other.”

By fostering friendships, encouraging activity and connecting people to their community, spaces like Good Neighbours help ensure older Winnipeggers have a place to belong.

Together, we can help ensure seniors feel connected, valued and supported ❤️