Welcome to theSeniors Resource Networkof Manitoba! This is the home page for senior citizens' access to activities, services, resources, communication tools and history. These pages are the gateway to Winnipeg and Manitoban seniors information via the Internet. You are welcome toabout suggestions for additions or improvements for this site.Seniors and Elders Month 2014The Seniors' and Elders' Day Community Planning Committee is very excited to announce that Seniors' and Elders' Day 2014 will take place on Tuesday September 30th 2014, at the RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre, 375 York (Main Floor), celebrating the energy, vitality, and strength of seniors in Manitoba!The Seniors Resource Network supports Age Friendly Manitoba led by the Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat . The Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba is conducting the Age-Friendly Communities Research Alliance . This project supports seniors in leading active, socially engaged, independent lives that contribute to healthy aging
Our MissionThe Catholic Foundation of Manitoba provides the opportunity for individuals and organizations to establish permanent endowments in order to fund groups and organizations carrying out charitable and other works in the Catholic tradition.Our VisionThe Catholic Foundation of Manitoba helps Catholics fulfill their vocation from God to serve the Church and Society by enabling them to carry out acts of mercy through organizations that care for the needy, better the situation of the underprivileged, educate the young, and promote the cultural life of the Catholic community of Manitoba.2014 Annual Caritas Award DinnerThe Board of Directors of The Catholic Foundation of Manitoba is pleased to announce that the Foundation will be honouring Actionmarguerite (includes Centre Taché and Foyer Valade), St. Joseph's Residence and Holy Family Home at their 36th Annual Caritas Award Dinner on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at RBC Convention Centre. Tickets are $95 each and may be purchased individually or for groups of ten (10).
COPNCOPN, the patient arm of Osteoporosis Canad,a is a virtual network of people who are living with or affected by osteoporosis. It was founded in 2004 by four friends who were determined to overcome the challenges of living with osteoporosis. This group believed that people living with osteoporosis needed a strong voice to provide the perspective of patients in all areas including medical matters, research initiatives, communication, public relations and education.COPN was established by patients. Its members are patients and it works on behalf of the needs and interests of people living with and/or affected by osteoporosis. COPN also endeavours to educate, empower and support members of its network through the use of virtual technologies and mutual support.How COPN worksCOPN is composed of a network of individuals affected by osteoporosis who receive information and interact around osteoporosis related interests and issues in a virtual environment. Join COPN , become a member of COPN (membership is free), you will receive:COPING, the bi-weekly newsletter .
Welcome to HHRMHospitality House Refugee Ministry is a non-profit organization, and has for many years been Winnipeg's leading sponsor of refugees.Thousands have been sponsored from appalling refugee circumstances, into new hope and productive lives in Canada.They continue to flood into our city, and while caring families look after many, others must look to the support of Hospitality House to survive their first year here.Several parishes and individual donors have generously supported the work over the years, but the needs continue to be great, because the refugees keep arriving.This is Hospitality House, the refugee reception centre provided by St. John's Cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Rupert's Land, in Winnipeg. This is Micah House, home of the office of Hospitality House Refugee Ministry at 1039 Main Street in Winnipeg. Micah House is the Catholic Centre for Social Justice. Our office is provided by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg and is just inside the big window on the second storey, beneath the cross on the roof.Please pray for the residents, staff and volunteers, board members, supporters, and thousands of refugee-clients of Hospitality House
Wayfinders is a community-based mentorship program that supports the journey to high school graduation. The program currently serves students living in Winnipeg's Elwick and Watson Street neighbourhoods. In addition to supporting daily homework challenges, Wayfinders helps students develop their life goals through post-secondary and career explorations; leadership activities; and community service.Do you think you have what it takes to make a difference? Wayfinders depends on the help of talented and valued volunteers, mentors and tutors.Spread the word and keep our Bright momentum moving!Bookmark/Search this post
Recently I was able to purchase a comfortable armchair for a World War II vet. The staff were very helpful and the delivery of the chair was very prompt.Read more