Last month, the Fraser Institute rated Manitoba as the most generous province in Canada. Our spirit of giving was evident during the recent holiday season, and yesterday’s big announcement – that Winnipeggers raised more than $17.9 million through United Way during the 2008 campaign – is a remarkable indicator of where our priorities are, even in an uncertain economy.
We’re generous with our ideas and opinions, too. So far, more than 4300 people have participated in Urban Exchange, sharing their thoughts on social issues, values, and the quality of life in Winnipeg.
To add to the picture of generosity, here’s a sample of what participants have told us* about giving their time to address the issues that are important to them:
- 76% said they’ve helped raise money for a charitable cause (besides donating money).
- 84% said they’ve volunteered or done voluntary community service for no pay.
- 59% said they’ve walked, run or bicycled for a charitable cause.
(*The figures above are taken from Urban Reflections: Winnipeggers have their say about our city and its direction (February 2008) and are based on the responses of 2893 participants.)
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