Name of Agency/Organization

Aboriginal Languages of Manitoba Inc.

Address of Organization

119 Sutherland Avenue Winnipeg MB  R2W 3C9

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Non-profit charitable organization with a mandate to preserve, promote, and maintain Aboriginal languages in Manitoba and Canada

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Services offered are translations, consultations, interpreting and resource creation as well as related workshops and presentations.

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

general public

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Carol Beaulieu  Executive Director  989-6392

Funders of Agency/Organization

Core funding provided by Aboriginal and Northern Affairs and the other 2/3rds of the budget is through fundraising.

Additional Information

has been in existence for 23 years

Name of Agency/Organization

Age & Opportunity, Main Street Centre

Address of Organization

1085 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB  R2W 3S1

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Age & Opportunity Inc. is a social service agency that offers life-enhancing programs and services to older adults. Through Age & Opportunity’s programs and services, Main Street Senior Centre helps to support and enhance the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual lives of older persons and actively promote participation in all aspects of community life. 

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

This North End location has a strong social aspect to its programming. Cards, bingo, meetings with presentations and parties are held routinely as well as active living programs including carpet bowling and exercise classes; all having snacks or meals available for a small charge. Age & Opportunity also provides numerous social service programs such as Safety Aid, legal services, income tax preparation, housing consultations and counselling.

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

all adults 55+ are welcome.   Many of our members come from Ukrainian roots but they are by no means the only ethnic group represented here: everyone with roots here in the oldest neighborhood in the city, combined with the desire to revitalize it, are at the heart of our Centre.)

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Aileen George: Centre Facilitator,  ph 942-7486  - Maurice Allard: Manager, Development and Member Services, ph 956-6440

Funders of Agency/Organization

The agency is funded in part by the United Way, the Winnipeg Foundation and the WRHA

Additional Information

none

Name of Agency/Organization

Boys and Girls Club of Winnipeg

Address of Organization

Programs run out of Norquay School  132 Lusted Avenue Winnipeg MB  R2W 2P2

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg is a community-based youth-serving organization whose focus is both developmental as well as preventative. We help our members overcome the many barriers they face by increasing their resiliency - their ability to address issues and make good decisions for themselves. We give them the opportunity to relate to caring, interested people that are positive role models, and to increase their skill levels in critical areas of their lives. We offer children and youth from all economic, cultural and social backgrounds access to the resources supports and opportunities that will enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their positive potential in life. We work together with families and volunteers in each community, in partnership with government and other organizations, to create healthy community solutions to providing children and youth with what they need for optimal development.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

The Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity program area promotes physical fitness, participation in sports, positive use of leisure time and the development of social and interpersonal skills.  The Arts and Cultural Appreciation program enables children and youth to develop creativity and cultural awareness through participation in cultural experiences, creating visual arts and crafts, and exposure to the performing arts. The Education and Career Exploration program enables youth to develop skills, knowledge and an attitude that will help them in school and employment. The Health Awareness and Life Skills Development program develops young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviours that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and acquire the skills to live successfully as self-sufficient adults. The Leadership and Service to Community program empowers youth to support and influence their club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others' cultural identities

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Youth between the ages of 6-18 years old, Personalized Employment Program available to youth between the ages of 16-29 years old

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Mike Owen, Executive Director owen@wbgc.mb.ca; Ian Gerbrandt, Director of Programs, gerbrandt@wbgc.mb.ca;  Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg Inc.  Administrative Office, 929 Main Street, Winnipeg MB  R2W 3P2; Tel: (204) 982-4940; Fax (204) 982-4950; Web http://www.wbgc.mb.ca

Funders of Agency/Organization

To view a complete list of funders please visit www.bgcw.mb.ca and click on the Partners link

Additional Information

All of the services offered through Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg are FREE to members. For more information on the Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg, please visit our website at www.wbgc.mb.ca

Name of Agency/Organization

City of Winnipeg Community Services Department

Address of Organization

6th Flr - 395 Main St., Winnipeg, MB  R3B 3N8

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Community Resource, Protection & Safety Services Branch Integrated Neighborhood Support Services

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Supports might include: neighborhood issues management, neighborhood planning, building community capacity, comprehensive community knowledge, project planning

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

The CRC and CDW roles on behalf of the organization is to ensure an integrated and coordinated administrative approach of City departments. The approach allows for a means to which City services are delivered in a manner reflective of the needs of the citizens of Winnipeg. The ability for citizens to participate at a neighborhood level fosters community pride and ownership.

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Community Resource Coordinator for Point Douglas and Aboriginal Communities:  Rhonda Forgues 986-6929    6th floor, 395 Main St.  R3B 3N8  rforgues@winnipeg.ca; Community Development Worker, Karen Glugosh 612-2065

Funders of Agency/Organization

Tax Base

Additional Information

none

Name of Agency/Organization

Community Education Development Association (CEDA)

Address of Organization

509 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg MB R2W 2M6

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Community Education Development Association (CEDA) is a non-profit inner city community development organization whose mission is "to help communities help themselves." CEDA supports efforts to increase the capacity of residents in neighbourhoods in low income areas and the inner city of Winnipeg to develop, strengthen and sustain their communities by: a. Serving as a resource to organize and facilitate action; b. Promoting the development of skills and resources necessary to advance and enhance neighbourhoods and communities; c. Fostering and stimulating retention of increased social and financial capital through the development, acquisition and transfer of knowledge and/or material assets in support of inner city and low income area development.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

CEDA offers a holistic array of services, including: * Development of funding proposals * Workshop training and board development * Community economic development initiatives * Leadership and organizational development * Neighbourhood planning * Fundraising * Policy development * Incorporation * By-laws implementation * Linking groups/projects/community resources * Volunteer Recruitment * Outreach and public relations. Program areas encompass the provision of organized programs and activities for children and youth; creation of programs that strengthen neighbourhood and family life; delivery and coordination of services, and formation of representative community groups.

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Youth, Neighbourhood organizations, Resident Associations, Parents, Post secondary students

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Tom Simms, Co-Director, T (204) 582-5800 ext. 13;  F (204) 582-2801

Funders of Agency/Organization

United Way, Neighbourhoods Alive!, MB4Youth, WPA, WRHA

Additional Information

none

Name of Agency/Organization

Eagle Wing Early Education Centres

Address of Organization

49 Euclid Avenue, Winnipeg MB

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Our agency provides child care for children of parents either working or attending school. The children range in age from 12 weeks to 12 years of age. We are a licensed facility and have subsidized spaces available.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Our programme provides quality care and the opportunity for children to learn in a nurturing environment in a homelike atmosphere

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Parents and children in our community

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Angel Peterson, Acting Executive Director, 947-9411 or eaglewingad@mts.net

Funders of Agency/Organization

Manitoba Child Care Program, Winnipeg Foundation, Community Places, Community Initiatives, Neighborhoods Alive!

Additional Information

none

Name of Agency/Organization

FACT (Families and Communities Together)

Address of Organization

1100 College Street  R2X 2X2

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Parent-Child Coalition for Point Douglas

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Provides funding and resources for parents and children (ages 0-6) in the areas of Parenting, Literacy, Healthy Lifestyles, and Community Capacity Building

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Community organisations and groups

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Brenda Wild, Chair - 586-8951; Jeffery Cottes, Coordinator - 582-1518; http://www.factcoalition.org/cms/

Funders of Agency/Organization

Healthy Child Manitoba Office

Additional Information

none

Name of Agency/Organization

Graffiti Art Programming Inc. (Also known as Graffiti Gallery)

Address of Organization

109 Higgins Avenue, Winnipeg MB  R3B 0B5

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Graffiti Art Programming (GAP) is a not-for-profit community youth art center dedicated to the creation of a safe and accepting environment for the development of all forms of artistic expression, using art as a tool for community development, social change, and individual growth.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Free after-school art workshops for children and youth, 2. Commercial art industry training for artists 18 yrs. - 30 yrs., 3. Community urban art gallery operation, 4. Commercial artists for hire.

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Children ages 6 - 12 yrs., youth 13 - 17 yrs., adult artists 18 - 30 yrs.

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Jillian Ramsay, st.Art Program Coordinator, 667-9960 and Roslyn Dally, office manager, 667-9960

Funders of Agency/Organization

HRSDC, Winnipeg Partnership Agreement, Canadian Heritage, NHA!, Provincial Arts Branch, United Way, Winnipeg Foundation

Additional Information

none

Name of Agency/Organization

Healthy Child Manitoba Office (HCMO)

Address of Organization

219-114 Garry Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4V6

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

HCM is the government's prevention and early intervention strategy to achieve the best possible outcomes for Manitoba's children and youth (prenatal to age 18). HCM collaborates with community partners with respect to research, policy/program development, implementation and evaluation.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

HCMO supports prevention and intervention programs for children and families.

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Children and families in Manitoba (prenatal to age 18).

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Jan Sanderson, Chief Executive Officer, HCMO. Phone: 945-2311

Funders of Agency/Organization

Province of Manitoba

Additional Information

none

Name of Agency/Organization

Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc.

Address of Organization

119 Sutherland Avenue Winnipeg MB  R2W 3C9

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Non-profit charitable organization with a mandate to create awareness and information regarding Aboriginal culture in Manitoba and Canada

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

People's Library (over 10,000 books and items) Heritage Collection (over 300 pieces) Community Connection Program (workshops, presentations, demonstrations of Aboriginal cultural information)

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

General public

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Dennis Daniels, Executive Director  942-0228

Funders of Agency/Organization

Indian and Northern Affairs through the Cultural Centres Program

Additional Information

Has been in existence for 33 years

Name of Agency/Organization

Mediation Services:  A Community Resource for Conflict Resolution

Address of Organization

320 - 1200 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB  R3G 0T5

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Mediation Services is a not for profit organization that promotes peace and restorative justice within the community. Through third party intervention and education people are empowered to resolve conflicts using nonviolent conflict resolution processes.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Mediation Services offers a Community Program at no cost to participants.

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Community members

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Community Intake Worker   Kathleen Mico  925-3410; Executive Director  Maureen Robertson  925-3410; www.mediationserviceswpg.ca 

Funders of Agency/Organization

Funding received from The United Way and Manitoba Justice Department

Additional Information

None

Name of Agency/Organization

Métis Child, Family and Community Services

Address of Organization

349 College Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2W 1M2

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Métis CFCS offers a wide range of direct services to Métis, non-Status and Inuit families in Manitoba

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Child Protection

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Métis, non-Status and Inuit families in Manitoba

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Craig Collins, Coordinator Family Mentor Program, 927-6999

Funders of Agency/Organization

Government of Manitoba

Additional Information

None

Name of Agency/Organization

Mount Carmel Clinic

Address of Organization

886 Main Street, Winnipeg MB  R2W 5L4

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

The Mount Carmel Clinic is a non-profit community health centre whose purpose is to create and promote healthy inner city communities

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Primary Health, Community Services, Early Childhood Programs and Meeting room space

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

North End and Point Douglas catchment area

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Betty Edel,  Executive Director, (204) 582-2311

Funders of Agency/Organization

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Family Services and Housing

Additional Information

Mount Carmel Clinic recently adopted the Population health approach to health care. Visit our website  http://www.mountcarmel.ca/  for further information

Name of Agency/Organization

Norquay Community Centre

Address of Organization

65 Granville Street, Winnipeg MB  R2W 3L9

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

City of Winnipeg building that runs recreational programs for the community

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Children's crafts/cooking class for kids/homework program/computers for children and adults/aboriginal crafts for the youth and adults/graffiti gallery programs on Tuesdays/youth gym drop-in and summer programming

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Community children and youth

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

President/Denis Richard email-nccentre@mts.net   943-6897

Funders of Agency/Organization

City of Winnipeg

Additional Information

Hall rental is available for reasonable rates call 943 - 6897

Name of Agency/Organization

Norquay Community School

Address of Organization

132 Lusted Avenue, Winnipeg MB  R2W 2P2

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

We are an Elementary School offering Nursery to Grade Six educational programs. We have an inclusive Special Education Program as well and currently house the after school program for Eagle Wing's School Age Program and the Boys and Girls of Winnipeg Norquay Club

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Our school hosts an annual Meet the Staff night in September, Christmas Make and Take, December Breakfast with Santa, Circle of Life Concert in March, Health Fair in April, Pow-wow and Community Lunch in May and Field Day. Awards Day and Grade Six Farewell in June. We offer small group reading instruction, daily physical education classes, a Music specialist, leadership and Patrol programs, indoor and outdoor soccer teams, FAST and many other opportunities for children. We have a Community Support Worker and a Family Room open to parents and family members of children who attend Norquay School. Education, parenting and family support through FAST and the Family Room, recreation options for children

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Children Nursery to grade six (ages 4-12), their parents and caregivers.

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Principal Cathy Smith, Vice-Principal Richard Ryland, Phone 943-9541

Funders of Agency/Organization

Winnipeg School Division, Province of Manitoba and taxpayers

Additional Information

More information is available on our school website or through the school

Name of Agency/Organization

North-End/Point Douglas Chronic Disease Prevention Initiative (NE/PD CDPI)

Address of Organization

PO Box 39059, RPO Inkster Park, Winnipeg, MB R2X 3B3

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

CDPI (Chronic Disease Prevention Initiative) is a provincial project designed to address chronic diseases such as heart, kidney and lung disease, diabetes, and cancer.  These are major causes of illness, disability, and death in Manitoba. The North End/Point Douglas CDPI is led by a group of community partners.  It aims to build on existing community programs and offers resources to initiatives that address one or more of the major risk factors for chronic disease.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

CDPI promotes healthy living choices by supporting awareness and programs related to the following “three pillars”: Nutrition * Physical activity * Reduction or cessation of smoking. The North End/Point Douglas CDPI  provides monetary support to groups, organizations, and agencies through funding projects that Promote healthy living * Involve active participation of community members * Benefit the community

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Any organization in the North-End/Point Douglas community area may apply for funding for projects that fall under one or more of the three pillars.

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Tim Smith, Project Coordinator, tel: 475-5821  email: cdpi@mts.net

Funders of Agency/Organization

Manitoba Health, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Additional Information

None

Name of Agency/Organization

North Point Douglas Women's Centre

Address of Organization

221 Austin Street North, Winnipeg, MB  R2W 3M8

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Drop-in resource centre

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Neighbourhood safety, youth outreach workers, community kitchen, parenting, stop smoking, outreach workers, activities and outings, basic needs, support, advocacy and referral

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Women and men in the community

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Elaine Bishop, npdirector@mts.net , 947-0321; Sara Martin, Resources Coordinator, 947-0321, sara@npdwc.org  ; Rayne Greyeyes-Langlois, Program/Drop-In Coordinator,947-0321,  rayne@npdwc.org

Funders of Agency/Organization

Neighbourhoods Alive!, Winnipeg Partnership Agreement, United Way, Investors Group, individual donors, Human Resources and Skill Development Canada, Chronic Diseases Prevention Initiative, FACT, Assiniboine Credit Union, NERI

Additional Information

None

Name of Agency/Organization

Partners @ 510 Selkirk Ave/ Partners for Careers

Address of Organization

510 Selkirk Ave. ,Winnipeg, MB. R2W 2M7

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

As part of the Murdo Scribe Centre, Partners@510 Selkirk serves as a storefront, walk-in information centre - a signpost to services.  As adults,  youth, Aboriginal people and newcomers to Canada seek to connect with  programs, services, agencies or initiatives relative to employment, training, education and social supports, Partners@510 directs individuals or agency staff to those services anywhere in Manitoba.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

A signpost to a range of services and programs, home of the Aboriginal Youth Mean Business website, produces the Guide to Winnipeg for  Aboriginal Newcomers

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Services available to individuals ( adult, youth, seniors), students, community agency staff.

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Roberta Hewson, Executive Director, 945 0447 1 800 883 0398 roberta.hewson@gov.mb.ca 

Funders of Agency/Organization

Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth

Additional Information

None

Name of Agency/Organization

Point Douglas Residents Committee

Address of Organization

881 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB  R2W 3P2

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

To be a voice for the Point Douglas Community. To be concerned with the physical, social and economic aspects of Point Douglas.  To set priorities for the improvement of Point Douglas

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

The Point Douglas Residents Committee has been active in the area since the 1970s.  It has been working in a variety of ways to improve the life of the community.  The PDRC has active committees addressing neighbourhood safety, housing, environmental issues. It has organized the regular community clean ups, been involved in tree planting along the river bank, has made and revised community safety and housing plans.  Over the past year initiatives have included the broad based campaign to shut down crack houses in the area while also working with partners to increase the variety and quality of recreation programs for children and young people.  In the past year its capacity has grown with the opening of an office at 881 Main Street and finding funds to employ a Program Manager (Martin Landy) and a Capacity Builder (Heather Geddie).  Amongst the new initiatives are a comprehensive community survey, focus on youth employment opportunities, community economic development, traffic and other safety issues in the community, building upon the historic nature of Point Douglas and development of a community wide volunteer program.

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Residents of the communities of North and South Point Douglas

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Karen Peters, Program Manager, 927-3827, karen.peters@pointdouglas.ca ; Sel Burrows, Chair, 956-4090; Shelley Stevenson, Community Outreach, 927-3827, shelley.stevenson@pointdouglas.ca 

Funders of Agency/Organization

Winnipeg Partnership Agreement, Neighborhoods Alive, WHHI, C.D.P.I.

Additional Information

None

Name of Agency/Organization

SISTARS Community Economic Development Co-op

Address of Organization

c/o 221 Austin St. North, Winnipeg MB  R2W 3M8

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Sisters Initiating Steps Toward A Renewed Society is not gender specific and was established by a group of women that aim to remove economic, social and bureaucratic barriers to women's self empowerment.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Red River College Early Childhood Education course and 63 space daycare with two locations in the community. Daycare, education and training.

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Members of the community of North and South Point Douglas

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Sandy Dzedzora, Chair,  dzedzora@mts.net , Olive Wreggitt, okwreggitt@yahoo.ca , Elaine Bishop, npdirector@mts.net

Funders of Agency/Organization

Manitoba Child Care Program, Winnipeg Foundation, Community Places, Community Initiatives, Neighborhoods Alive!

Additional Information

SISTARS is working on building a community hub that will meet the needs of families in North Point Douglas which includes a new childcare centre, community wellness room, learning centre.

Name of Agency/Organization

Social Planning Council of Winnipeg -- CSI Summer Learning Program

Address of Organization

412 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg MB  R3A 0A9

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

The Social Planning Council (SPC) is a non-profit membership-based organization that has provided research, informed social analysis, and topical information since 1919. SPC's vision is towards a just, caring, inclusive and responsive society. The mission of the organization is to provide action-oriented leadership in social planning to effect social policy changes in order to enhance the quality of life for impoverished individuals, families and communities in Winnipeg. 

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

CSI Summer Learning Enrichment Program. The program runs in July and August, with instructor training and school familiarization happening in May and June. The CSI program focuses on exploring the community of the students that enter the program while creating a basis of academic success in math, English and science. The goals of the program are to 1. Engage children considered at risk in enriching learning opportunities throughout the summer to prevent summer learning loss, 2. improve educational outcomes for children living in poverty, 3. Enhance the skills and employment experience of local youth and 4. give education students opportunities to work in the inner city. 

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Elementary inner-city youth ages 6-13 

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Strini Reddy 269-8833   sereddy@shaw.ca  ;  Karen Botting 661-1035  kbotting@shaw .

Funders of Agency/Organization

Healthy Child MB, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Chronic Disease Prevention Initiative Point Douglas Community Area, Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, Urban Aboriginal Strategy Office of the Federal Interlocutor, Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development, The Winnipeg Foundation Centennial Project, RBC Foundation, the Graham C. Lount Family Foundation, United Way of Winnipeg, Delta Kappa Gamma, CIBC World Market, Mauro Family Foundation, Private donations 

Additional Information

Results of the program have been positive; we have witnessed an increase in proficiency of both numeracy and literacy skills, as well as an improvement in social relations. We have made many connections to community members and organizations and we are pleased to witness the students become active members of their community as well. In addition, the program allows university students to act as mentors to high school students who are also employed in the program. 

Name of Agency/Organization

The Point Community News Inc

Address of Organization

The Point Community News,  1-116 Grove Street, Winnipeg MB R2W 3K8   

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Newsletter for residents, agencies, and businesses in North and South Point Douglas

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Publish and distribute 12 or 16 page newsletters six times per year

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Residents, agencies, and businesses in North and South Point Douglas

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Mary Mathias, Co-Editor, contact by e-mail: thepoint.editor@pointdouglas.ca ; Phone: 771-6066

Funders of Agency/Organization

Neighbourhoods Alive!, LITE, and CDPI

Additional Information

None

Name of Agency/Organization

The Ross House Museum

Address of Organization

140 Meade Street North, Winnipeg MB R2W 3K5

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

The Ross House was originally built on the shores of the Red River at the foot of Market Avenue in1854. In 1949, the Manitoba Historical Society, in conjunction with the City of Winnipeg, took possession of it and moved it to Higgins Ave. across from the Canadian Pacific Railway passenger station. The Museum was moved to its current location in Joe Zuken Heritage Park in 1984. It plays an important part in the overall interpretation of the park.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

The Museum hosts an interpretation exhibit as well as rooms set to reflect the life of the Ross family when their home served as the post office. The site has a garden program for the local children. It hosts a variety of public events such as the Canada Day picnic and the bi-annual neighborhood clean-up. A guided walking tour of the Historic Point Douglas is offered free of charge by a reservation request to the phone # 943-3958 as well as general inquiries.

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Anyone is welcome to be our guest.

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Victor Sawelo, Manager,(204) 943-3958 cell: 798-5127 email:  rosshouse@info.mb.ca

Funders of Agency/Organization

The Manitoba Historical Society

Additional Information

The Manitoba Historical Society was incorporated on June 25, 1879. It has played a major role in the development of heritage resources in Manitoba. Today the objectives are: To foster the preservation of property relevant to an appreciation of the history of Manitoba; To encourage research and publications relating to the history of Manitoba; and To promote and encourage public interest in Manitoba and Canadian history. Office is located at 61 Carlton Str. Wpg. Mb. R3C1N7 PH: (204) 947-0559, website: www.mhs.mb.ca

Name of Agency/Organization

The Welcome Home

Address of Organization

188 Euclid Avenue, Winnipeg, MB  R2W 2X4

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

The Welcome Home is a safe place for children and adults of North Point Douglas to be.  It is a spiritual home for people of all ages and all walks of life. The Welcome Home is staffed by the Ukrainian Redemptorists, full time volunteers, and part time volunteers.  The Welcome Home is not just a place but a community that prays, works, and celebrates together while supporting one another.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Tuesday Evening 'Kids are Creative' Arts Program, Wednesday After School Drop-In, Thursday Family Night, Adult Recreation Night, Church Services, Emergency Food Rations

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Children and adults

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Director, Fr. Michael Smolinski, 188 Euclid Ave. Winnipeg MB R2W 2X4  946-5352 Fax:  943-0960 whome01@mts.net

Funders of Agency/Organization

Private donors, church organizations, Ukrainian Redemptorists

Additional Information

None

Name of Agency/Organization

Winnipeg Public Library

Address of Organization

Main office: Millennium Library 251 Donald Street, Winnipeg MB R3C 3P5. Point Douglas: Norquay Community Centre, 65 Granville Street.

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

Public Library for Winnipeg for information, learning, and leisure. Programs for all ages. Library cards are free.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Check it Out! Reading Zone is a biweekly visit of story time, games, activities and crafts for all ages held at Norquay Community Centre. Mobile Library of books are set up and library cards can be issued right away. Hundreds of books are available to choose from for all ages.  Check out books to take home. Drop-in and its free! Every other Thursday, 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Norquay Community Centre.

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

General public

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Kathleen Williams, WPL Coordinator of Outreach 986-4255 and Monique Woroniak, Outreach Librarian 986-6475

Funders of Agency/Organization

City and Provincial Governments

Additional Information

Daycares, schools or other groups are also welcome at the Check it Out! Reading Zone. Please call ahead so we can tailor a program to your group. We can also visit groups off-site to offer information and tutorials on using library collections - including our online resources available from your computer. Call 986-4255 for more information or to book (no cost). Full program schedule for Check it Out! Reading Zone and poster is available at  www.winnipeg.ca/library .

Name of Agency/Organization

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority-WRHA 601 Aikins Community Health Office

Address of Organization

601 Aikens St., Winnipeg, MB  R2W 4J6

Brief Description of Agency/Organization

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's Mission is to promote and protect health and well being by delivering and managing health services in the Winnipeg Region. We will continue to improve health by leading and evaluating the quality of Winnipeg's health services and by building partnerships with the community. We are committed to providing safe care and preventing harm to patients.

Brief Description of Programs/Projects

Public Health including: Home Care,  Community Mental Health, Support Services to Seniors, Primary Care, Community Development, Chronic Disease Prevention Initiative (CDPI)

Client/Recipient of Services Offered

Persons living in the catchment area of the Point Douglas community area: West to McPhillips, East to the Red River, North to Matheson, South to Sutherland

Title & Contact Information of Key Persons

Vince Sansregret, Community Facilitator, Tel: 940-2557

Funders of Agency/Organization

Manitoba Health

Additional Information

None