St George's was established in Winnipeg, was an exciting and vibrant one for the city. According to the Hudson's Bay Company Land Commissioner the population was closer to 30,000 than 25,000. Old Fort Garry was being demolished so that Main Street could be widened. A good many emigrants, almost all from Ontario, were arriving.
The Canadian Muslim Women's Institute Inc. (CMWI) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2006. CMWI is the first organization of its kind in Manitoba where Muslim women are both the leaders and participants of their own organization. The goal of the Institute is to promote and empower Muslim women and their families socially, economically and spiritually, within the spirit of Islamic principles. CMWI is run by an elected Board comprised of women of diverse cultures, ages and professions.
Winnipeg Harvest is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to providing food to people who struggle to feed themselves and their families. We are also committed to maximizing public awareness of hunger while working towards long-term solutions to hunger and poverty. Founded in 1984, Winnipeg Harvest opened its doors in 1985. Our immediate goal was, and continues to be, to feed hungry people.Winnipeg Harvest is a founding member of Food Banks Canada and the Manitoba Association of Food Banks (MAFB). To further Winnipeg Harvest's mission, we raise:Money: For every $1 we receive, Winnipeg Harvest is able to pick up and deliver $20 worth of groceries. At Winnipeg Harvest, every loonie matters! You will receive a tax receipt for every donation of $20 or more.Food: Donations are needed at our warehouse to continue to deliver our promise to share food with hungry people and their families.Time: Winnipeg Harvest provides volunteer opportunities to individuals as well as welcoming groups such as schools, faith communities and businesses that want to volunteer.Inspired by the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, we are working to reduce by half the need for food banks in our province by 2020.More than 60,000 Manitobans receive food from food banks each month