Community Initiatives and Organizations
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Nature Conservancy of Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has conserved and protected over 71,161 hectares (175,843 acres) in Manitoba, across nine natural areas critical to the province’s biodiversity. These areas provide important habitat for thousands of species of plants and animals, many of which are endangered or at risk. They aim to ensure that these special areas, plants and animals continue to be there for generations to come and that Manitoba continues to be a special place.
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Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter
The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter is Manitoba’s first registered charity NO-KILL animal shelter. Since it’s inception in 1999, the shelter has helped give thousands of injured, abandoned, and unwanted animals their second chance at life by providing food, shelter and veterinary care in a euthanasia-free environment.
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Mama Bear Clan
Mama Bear Clan is a community safety initiative that was created by North Point Douglas Women’s Centre's Women's Warrior Circle. In 2016 a group of mothers, grandmothers, sisters and aunts decided that safety is something that is fostered through relationship: within ourselves, our home, and in the community. Sometimes all people need to feel safe is knowing someone cares about them.
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Resource Assistance for Youth
For over 25 years, RaY has empowered disconnected youth through supports, training, and compassion to encourage them to make the best possible choices for their lives. RaY is a nationally recognized and award-winning nonprofit organization located in Winnipeg, MB. RaY supports youth ages 0 – 29 with integrated programs and services in a nonjudgmental and inclusive space.
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CancerCare MB
CancerCare MB’s mission is to reduce and, where possible, eliminate the burden of cancer on the people of Manitoba through exemplary programs of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, continuing care, research and education.