Tag: Community Financial Centre
Celebrating Small Business Month at ACU’s Community Financial Centre
Small businesses have a huge impact on Manitoba’s economy. There were 39,000 small businesses with less than 100 employees in Manitoba in 2022, making up 97.7% of all businesses in…
Building sustainable university projects for community inclusion
The University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation (UWCRC) has no interest in building ivory towers. Instead, UWCRC helps build sustainable projects like Winnipeg’s Downtown Commons, which welcomes “a wide cross-section…
Turn waste into wages, junk into jobs and discards into timecards
Manitoba shoppers know that Canadian Goodwill stores are excellent places to find quality previously-owned furniture, clothing and household goods—including some great vintage finds! But creating a retail experience wasn’t the…
Ronald McDonald House Charities Manitoba breaks ground on new house to help more families
Ronald McDonald House Charities Manitoba is transforming itself into even more of a home-away-from-home for sick children and their families as they navigate some of the hardest times of their…
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Sustainability: How ACU is turning words into action
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ACU’s grants program invests locally
Healthy, vibrant and diverse communities don’t just happen—they’re created over time by people, organizations and businesses continuously working together for the common good. These organizations require resources to take action…
Investing in a new beginning: Wealth Building Tips for newcomers to Canada
There are a number of barriers to investing for newcomers, like learning a new language or adapting to different social customs—even getting used to the weather. But they can also…