UNITED WAY PEMBINA VALLEY LAUNCHES 2025-2026 CAMPAIGN
SEPT. 10, 2025 – United Way Pembina Valley’s annual fundraising campaign gets underway this month.
“Thanks to the generosity of countless community members and corporate donors, last spring we were able to give back $110,000 in grants and scholarships,” shared United Way Pembina Valley board president Levi Taylor. “This year we’re aiming to beat that. Our campaign goal for 2025-2026 is $125,000. With your help, we know we can do it.”
United Way Pembina Valley was able to distribute a total of $102,500 in grant funding to 19 local non-profit agencies thanks to the community’s support of the 2024-2025 campaign. That support also allowed us to present $7,500 in scholarships and bursaries to graduates at Garden Valley Collegiate, Northlands Parkway Collegiate, and Morden Collegiate. Above and beyond these annual donations, the board of directors also dipped into the agency’s savings to support the Genesis House transitional housing project with a $15,000 funding commitment.
“Individual and corporate donations are what allow us to support local non-profits who provide vital programs and services to children, families, and individuals in our region,” Taylor said, noting that a government grant covers the United Way’s administrative costs each year, which means every penny donated is able to go right back into the community.
Donations to the campaign can be made online at unitedwaypembinavalley.ca or via e-transfer to [email protected] (please include your name and address for a tax receipt). Cheques can be mailed to United Way, PO Box 758, Morden, MB, R6M 1A7. We’ll also be accepting donations in person during our fundraising barbecues at the Co-op grocery stores in Winkler on Saturday, Sept. 13 and in Morden on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Businesses can also get in touch with us to talk about making it easier for their employees to give through our payroll deduction program.
“Thanks to the generosity of countless community members and corporate donors, last spring we were able to give back $110,000 in grants and scholarships,” shared United Way Pembina Valley board president Levi Taylor. “This year we’re aiming to beat that. Our campaign goal for 2025-2026 is $125,000. With your help, we know we can do it.”
United Way Pembina Valley was able to distribute a total of $102,500 in grant funding to 19 local non-profit agencies thanks to the community’s support of the 2024-2025 campaign. That support also allowed us to present $7,500 in scholarships and bursaries to graduates at Garden Valley Collegiate, Northlands Parkway Collegiate, and Morden Collegiate. Above and beyond these annual donations, the board of directors also dipped into the agency’s savings to support the Genesis House transitional housing project with a $15,000 funding commitment.
“Individual and corporate donations are what allow us to support local non-profits who provide vital programs and services to children, families, and individuals in our region,” Taylor said, noting that a government grant covers the United Way’s administrative costs each year, which means every penny donated is able to go right back into the community.
Donations to the campaign can be made online at unitedwaypembinavalley.ca or via e-transfer to [email protected] (please include your name and address for a tax receipt). Cheques can be mailed to United Way, PO Box 758, Morden, MB, R6M 1A7. We’ll also be accepting donations in person during our fundraising barbecues at the Co-op grocery stores in Winkler on Saturday, Sept. 13 and in Morden on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Businesses can also get in touch with us to talk about making it easier for their employees to give through our payroll deduction program.
UNITED WAY PEMBINA VALLEY HOLDS AGM
May 28, 2025 –United Way Pembina Valley held its annual general meeting. To check out our 2024-2025 annual report, including the financial statements, download the files below.
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UNITED WAY PEMBINA VALLEY WRAPS UP 2024-25 CAMPAIGN
April 17, 2025 –United Way Pembina Valley is pleased to announce that thanks to the generosity of our communities we are able to give back $110,000 this spring.
A total of $102,500 is being distributed to 19 local non-profits for a variety of different programs and services. The United Way will also be distributing $7,500 in scholarships and bursaries to graduates of Garden Valley Collegiate, Northlands Parkway Collegiate, and Morden Collegiate in June.
“We’re thrilled to be able to support these agencies in their efforts to make a difference in our community,” says United Way Pembina Valley president Levi Taylor. “We’d like to thank everyone who made a donation to this year’s campaign.”
The United Way Pembina Valley board of directors has also unanimously voted to dip into the agency’s savings to commit an additional $15,000 towards the Genesis House transitional housing project. The shelter is raising funds to build a 25-unit apartment complex in Winkler to support the victims of domestic violence as they work to get back on their feet after leaving an abusive relationship.
“This project is an incredibly important one in our community, and we’re so excited to support it,” Taylor said.
2024-2025 United Way Grant Recipients
500 Stephen Street Community Centre—$9,200 in support of community programming.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pembina Valley—$8,700 for mentoring programs.
Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba—$1,500 for the local sledge hockey program.
Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation - $6,800 in support of the Chance 2 Camp and Chance 2 Grow recreational financial aid programs for youth.
Eden Health Care Services—$5,350 in support of the volunteer program.
Gateway Resources—$7,650 to build an accessible ramp at the residential home.
Many Hands Resource Centre—$10,000 towards a walk-in cooler for the food bank.
Morden Activity Centre—$3,950 towards improvements to its security system.
Morden Christmas Cheer Board—$7,300 towards the Christmas hamper program.
Morden Community Handi-van—$3,500 towards a new vehicle.
Morden Family Resource Centre - $3,450 towards rent/insurance expenses.
Pembina Counselling Centre—$4,100 in support of the sliding fee scale as well as training of additional staff to meet growing demand.
Pembina Valley Pregnancy Care Centre—$3,800 for pregnancy support services.
Salem Home Foundation—$5,550 to support the director of community engagement position.
Small Wonders Nursery School - $2,550 in support of extra child care staff.
Winkler and District Multipurpose Senior Centre - $4,150 in support of the volunteer coordinator position.
Winkler Day Care – $6,250 towards a new furnace, air conditioner, and duct work.
Winkler Family Resource Centre - $4,550 towards operational expenses.
Youth for Christ Morden - $4,150 in support of free programming for at-risk youth.
Scholarships and bursaries—$7,500 to graduates of GVC, NPC, and Morden Collegiate.
Special donation: $15,000 to Genesis House for their transitional housing project.
A total of $102,500 is being distributed to 19 local non-profits for a variety of different programs and services. The United Way will also be distributing $7,500 in scholarships and bursaries to graduates of Garden Valley Collegiate, Northlands Parkway Collegiate, and Morden Collegiate in June.
“We’re thrilled to be able to support these agencies in their efforts to make a difference in our community,” says United Way Pembina Valley president Levi Taylor. “We’d like to thank everyone who made a donation to this year’s campaign.”
The United Way Pembina Valley board of directors has also unanimously voted to dip into the agency’s savings to commit an additional $15,000 towards the Genesis House transitional housing project. The shelter is raising funds to build a 25-unit apartment complex in Winkler to support the victims of domestic violence as they work to get back on their feet after leaving an abusive relationship.
“This project is an incredibly important one in our community, and we’re so excited to support it,” Taylor said.
2024-2025 United Way Grant Recipients
500 Stephen Street Community Centre—$9,200 in support of community programming.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pembina Valley—$8,700 for mentoring programs.
Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba—$1,500 for the local sledge hockey program.
Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation - $6,800 in support of the Chance 2 Camp and Chance 2 Grow recreational financial aid programs for youth.
Eden Health Care Services—$5,350 in support of the volunteer program.
Gateway Resources—$7,650 to build an accessible ramp at the residential home.
Many Hands Resource Centre—$10,000 towards a walk-in cooler for the food bank.
Morden Activity Centre—$3,950 towards improvements to its security system.
Morden Christmas Cheer Board—$7,300 towards the Christmas hamper program.
Morden Community Handi-van—$3,500 towards a new vehicle.
Morden Family Resource Centre - $3,450 towards rent/insurance expenses.
Pembina Counselling Centre—$4,100 in support of the sliding fee scale as well as training of additional staff to meet growing demand.
Pembina Valley Pregnancy Care Centre—$3,800 for pregnancy support services.
Salem Home Foundation—$5,550 to support the director of community engagement position.
Small Wonders Nursery School - $2,550 in support of extra child care staff.
Winkler and District Multipurpose Senior Centre - $4,150 in support of the volunteer coordinator position.
Winkler Day Care – $6,250 towards a new furnace, air conditioner, and duct work.
Winkler Family Resource Centre - $4,550 towards operational expenses.
Youth for Christ Morden - $4,150 in support of free programming for at-risk youth.
Scholarships and bursaries—$7,500 to graduates of GVC, NPC, and Morden Collegiate.
Special donation: $15,000 to Genesis House for their transitional housing project.
We are currently seeking volunteer board members to help us in our annual campaign to raise funds in support of local non-profits in our area.
Our board meets monthly, either in person or via Zoom. Board members are also called upon to help out with a few special events and programs throughout the year, as they can. In the past this has included fundraising barbecues, Skate with Santa events, taking a shift manning donation tables at the local senior centres or grocery stores, helping out with the Koats for Kids program, and attending our fall campaign kick-off and spring campaign wrap events.
Whether you’re someone who loves to roll up their sleeves and help out behind-the-scenes or a person who thrives on reaching out and connecting with people in our community, we have a role for you on our board!
We’re hoping to people our board with a diverse group of enthusiastic volunteers, hailing from across the region we serve. Fundraising expertise, policy development skills, business connections, and public relations experience would all be pluses for a potential new board member, but an eagerness to be actively involved and a commitment to helping us grow our agency over the next few years are really the most important things we’re looking for.
If you’d like to learn more, email us at [email protected].
Our board meets monthly, either in person or via Zoom. Board members are also called upon to help out with a few special events and programs throughout the year, as they can. In the past this has included fundraising barbecues, Skate with Santa events, taking a shift manning donation tables at the local senior centres or grocery stores, helping out with the Koats for Kids program, and attending our fall campaign kick-off and spring campaign wrap events.
Whether you’re someone who loves to roll up their sleeves and help out behind-the-scenes or a person who thrives on reaching out and connecting with people in our community, we have a role for you on our board!
We’re hoping to people our board with a diverse group of enthusiastic volunteers, hailing from across the region we serve. Fundraising expertise, policy development skills, business connections, and public relations experience would all be pluses for a potential new board member, but an eagerness to be actively involved and a commitment to helping us grow our agency over the next few years are really the most important things we’re looking for.
If you’d like to learn more, email us at [email protected].