A United Way request is leading the way to a new program pairing Winnipeg's older residents with essential services.
The City of Winnipeg, United Way Winnipeg, and A & O: Support Services for Older Adults Inc are announcing a new partnership. It will provide support to the city's older residents regarding food hampers, social supports, personal care items and other needs.
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Organizations that have volunteered to help include:
- City of Winnipeg’s 311 team
- members of CUPE Local 500,
- A&O Support Services for Older Adults,
- Winnipeg Harvest,
- Winnipeg Foundation
- CAA
- Skip the Dishes
- and a range of other community organizations
The funding for this project comes in part from a $9 million donation to United Way from the Federal Government, $170,000 in funding for local seniors organizations, as well as funding from The Winnipeg Foundation.