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Comment on A new home for your United Way – Three things you may not know by Eric

Eric — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:16:17 +0000

Hi Tiffany – we were very sorry about the accident earlier this week and we’re sorry for your loss.

I’ve passed your email address along and one of United Way’s staff will be in touch.

Take care.

Comment on A new home for your United Way – Three things you may not know by Tiffany Moxam

Tiffany Moxam — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:04:49 +0000

I would like to raise awareness on behalf of a friend who was recently killed on main street and Higgins. On June 13 . I would like to raise money to be able to reopen 35 buildings that are closed to the community and in reopening them I hope to stop poverty and bring back main street as a safer place to live if you can help me do a pancake breakfast to raise funds

Comment on Collaborative art in public spaces by Thank you, United Way of Winnipeg! | Showing Up, Speaking Out.

Thank you, United Way of Winnipeg! | Showing Up, Speaking Out. — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:14:43 +0000

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Comment on Conversation is strong on Winnipeg blogs by Winnipeg internet marketing

Winnipeg internet marketing — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:21:42 +0000

Would be great to see more Winnipeggers start blogging.

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Comment on New survey on poverty in Winnipeg by Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:12:26 +0000

I just want you to know that the idea of asking Winnipeggers for their insights on this very important issue, or on any issue is an excellent idea that just makes sense. After all, we’re all in this together. By having all of these opportunities for others to voice their opinions and create conversations we are allowing everyone’s voice to be heard are working together.We are also learning many new things.
One common thing that happens a lot is that there seems to be a lack of input from people living in poverty when policy’s, discussions and decisions are made regarding them. But what you are doing is the opposite and that is beautiful. Thank you so much for this inclusive and wonderful initiative. It is making a HUGE difference.

Comment on Poverty in Sight: poverty-related info and resources by Rev Margaret Mullin

Rev Margaret Mullin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:41:28 +0000

Great list of resources. Thanks!

Comment on Urban Exchange participant profile: Brian MacKinnon by Hart Peikoff

Hart Peikoff — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:43:32 +0000

Hello,
Many people simply talk the talk. Brian MacKinnon is a brilliant shining star of hope for those who require and benefit from his vision. He most definitely walks the walk.
It is one thing to put forth ideas which claim will assist the impoverished in our community. It is an altogether different initiative to teach the impoverished to desire to learn how to fish so they can eat for a life time. Helping the young to embrace the possibility of change by wanting it; needing it won’t cut. Embracing this mindset is a blessing from above.

Self esteem can move mountains and Brian teaches students they can access this wonderful state. The kids are also aware self esteem does not come delivered on ones plate for free.
As the old expression states; “God provides food for the birds however he does not place the food in their nest.”

The Y Not program has been a blessing for thousands of inner city kids.
It not only gives them a place to go where they generally experienced a positive return. It assists in relieving boredom. Boredom is one of the first indicators of trouble ahead on the horizon.

Brian has the same soul set as the late Rev.Harry Lehotsky [1957-2006 ]
Both these men instinctively knew what works and what didn’t.

Our city is better off as a result of these mens compassion and wisdom.
Thanks to both of them.

Sincerely,
Hart Peikoff

Comment on New survey on poverty in Winnipeg by Singapore Survey

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Comment on Poverty in Sight: A Winnipeg Perspective by Judy Fazio

Judy Fazio — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:54:28 +0000

From the results shown on the “definitions of poverty: age group” graph I got the idea that the younger age groups may not see the connection between higher education and higher quality of life since that bar was lower as in comparison to the older age groups.

Comment on Poverty in Sight: A Winnipeg Perspective by What is Poverty? Survey Results Unveiled

What is Poverty? Survey Results Unveiled — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:09:00 +0000

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