United Way Winnipeg Youth

Youth Connections: 2009-2010 Funded Projects

Shaw United Way Youth Connections funded over $17 000 to 18 youth initiated community projects between September 2010 and August 2011:

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Youth Connections: 2008-2009 Funded Projects

Kelvin High School (Kelvin Bridges Initiative) December 2008 (Amount granted: $1000) Students from Kelvin High school organized a toy drive and Christmas Breakfast for Dufferin Elementary School. The day also included activities and a visit from Santa. Students involved in planning the project gained leadership, team-building and organizational skills and allowed them to demonstrate the [...]

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Youth Connections: 2007-2008 Funded Projects

African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (Youth Soccer Tournament) September 2007                              (Amount granted: $1000)   The African Communities of Manitoba Inc. organized a youth soccer tournament for African youth in Winnipeg.  The tournament featured seven African Canadian teams including African Lions, Congo, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Zion Dominion.  By participating in the tournament, African [...]

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