Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge Nov. 10-16
Manitobans will once again have the chance to see their generosity go further during the 2025 Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge, taking place November 10 to 16.
The province-wide campaign encourages donors to give to their local community foundation’s unrestricted or community funds, helping grow endowments that provide annual grants to local charities, schools and service groups.
For one week only, contributions are matched by both The Winnipeg Foundation and the Province of Manitoba, up to a combined maximum of $4,000 per foundation. That means each local donation can have double the impact.
Teri Nicholson, president of the Westshore Community Foundation Inc., said the Giving Challenge provides an important boost to their Community Grant Fund.
“The Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge enables the Westshore Community Foundation Inc. to receive up to an additional $4,000 on any donations received for our Community Grant Fund,” Nicholson said. “Every gift made during November 10–16 is stretched by The Winnipeg Foundation and the Manitoba Government — every $5 donation becomes $7.”
Nicholson said last year’s Giving Challenge had a significant local impact.
“Last year we received over $20,000 in donations that made us eligible to receive the maximum $4,000 in matching donations,” she said. “These funds were added to our Community Fund and enabled us to distribute a record $103,135 to 28 organizations in our catchment area.”
Those grants included $16,740 to the Gimli Wetland Initiative for wetland restoration, $3,000 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace to purchase a trailer for delivering beds to children in need, and $2,100 to the Matlock Recreation Club for a Community Caregiver Program.
“The complete list can be viewed on our website at www.westshorefoundation.ca,” Nicholson added.
She said even small gifts make a difference.
“The Giving Challenge Week offers donors the opportunity to increase the value of their donation so that even a $5 donation increases to $7,” Nicholson said. “We welcome donations of any size, and tax receipts are issued for any donation over $10. Donating to the Westshore Community Foundation Inc. makes you a part of our ongoing efforts to carry out our mission to ‘Leave a Lasting Legacy’ in our communities.”
Donations during Giving Challenge Week can be made online through endowmb.org, by e-transfer, cheque or cash at the Westshore Community Foundation office, or by contributing publicly traded securities for additional tax benefits.
Since the Giving Challenge began, millions of dollars have been added to community endowments across Manitoba. Those earnings are now funding everything from food banks and daycares to youth sports and cultural programs.
For more information or to donate, visit westshorefoundation.ca or endowmb.org.
