Supporting lasting change for women and girls across Manitoba
The Women’s Endowment Fund supports a wide range of programs that benefit women and girls across Manitoba. With more than 800 fundholders and a fund valued at $2.46 million, it generates close to $105,000 annually to distribute through grants. These grants support initiatives such as health research through CancerCare Manitoba and St. Boniface Hospital, essential community services like Siloam Mission’s clothing program, and programs that provide swimming and water safety training. The reach is broad, but the purpose is consistent: responding to real needs in communities across the province for all women.
The need for support continues to grow. Organizations are facing increasing demand for services as they work to address health challenges, safety, housing insecurity, and access to opportunity. At the same time, costs are rising and pressure on community programs is increasing. To meet this reality, the Women’s Endowment Fund must continue to grow beyond its current $2.46 million, with a goal of reaching $3.0 million to increase its annual granting capacity. Without additional contributions, it becomes more difficult to keep pace with the scale and urgency of rising need being seen across Manitoba.
Continued growth is essential to ensure the fund can remain responsive. This support also helps ensure stability for organizations planning long-term programs and responding to emerging community needs. As demand grows, flexible and reliable funding becomes increasingly important so that services are not only maintained but strengthened over time.
This spring is the time to contribute. Every donation, whether from a new fundholder or an existing supporter, strengthens the fund’s ability to respond to these growing needs. Endowment giving is designed to create ongoing support, meaning each contribution continues to generate impact year after year. By giving today, you help ensure the fund can expand its reach and sustain support for women across Manitoba.