Since 1994, LITE has supported jobs in Winnipeg's inner city. As a Public Foundation, we raise money from generous Winnipeggers and spend it in ways that promote jobs and long-term development in the community.Why? Take a walk through many of our inner city neighbourhoods and you'll see a mix of situations. Bright and tidy efforts at community renewal and sturdy, long-time businesses exist side by side with some pretty big problems. You'll see empty buildings, vandalism, homelessness and racism to name a few. Tragically, there is a legacy of social decline in the inner city. It's evident to the casual observer as well as in income and employment statistics, which show growing numbers of people living in poverty and depending on social assistance.
The North End Community Renewal Corporation (NECRC) was founded in 1998 by a coalition of Winnipeg organizations who were concerned about some of the trends in the north end of Winnipeg and who were aware of the good results that community development corporations in other parts of North American were achieving in revitalizing inner city communities. The NECRC was established to serve the community within the geographic area north of the CP tracks, south of Carruthers Ave., east of McPhillips Street and west of the Red River.The mandate of the corporation is to promote the social, economic and cultural renewal of the north end of Winnipeg. It does this by improving the quality and accessibility of housing, creating jobs, upgrading commercial and industrial areas, implementing employment development programs, improving the overall image of the community, and reducing crime in the community. The corporation provides co-ordination activities and a strategic focus for many of the community improvement activities taking place in the north end.NECRC is committed to the social, economic and cultural renewal of the North End of Winnipeg.NECRC defines its development goals through annual consultations and ongoing networking with North End residents and businesses
OFI is a charitable not-for-profit, community-based social service organization.OFI is.dedicated to the development and delivery of community-based programs fordevelopmentally disabled adolescents and adults who are in conflict,or at risk of being in conflict, with the criminal justice system. The clinically supervised programs enable participants to exercise their rights to equaland appropriate membership in society in the least restrictive setting as possiblewhile maintaining personal and community safety. OFI relies on a variety of residential placement and training options based onan individual's unique needs in risk management and skill level. Services are provided in aclient-driven model; as participants move through treatment and training programming,the model is adapted to reflect participants' acquisition and risk levels.
Direct Action in Support of Community Homes (DASCH) Inc.DASCH is a non-profit organization established in 1974 dedicated to exploring and meeting the residential , day program , respite and foster care needs of youth and adults.DASCH supports people living in over 50 homes throughout Winnipeg. People can participate in personalized social, educational, vocational and recreational services that provide learning opportunities and greater independence.Since the movement from institutionalization to community living evolved, various advocacy groups like DASCH have made large strides in empowering an otherwise historically overlooked population of our society.DASCH is truly committed to enhancing and uplifting the lives of the people it supports through education, awareness, understanding and the highest degree of respect for all. Our CommitmentIn cooperation with governing agencies, DASCH strives to incorporate innovative and progressive approaches to service delivery while preserving its ongoing commitment to quality care.VisionProvide the opportunity, supports, and environment in which persons living with developmental disabilities can reach their full potential
West Central Community ProgramWho We AreWest Central Community Program (WCCP) is a stable and trusted presence in Winnipeg's West Central Community, providing high-quality recreational and developmental programming for area youth. The West Central Community comprises the three inner-city neighbourhoods of Spence, St. Matthews and Daniel McIntyre.Mission StatementTo provide or create recreational opportunities for the children and families of the West Central neighbourhood of Winnipeg.Agency Goals*Provision of safe afterschool and evening programming for area children and families*Provide positive role models to the community*Provide opportunities for personal growth, confidence and leadership*Work with and for the West Central Community*Provide efficient and consistent programming supported by the communityand a variety