for everyone.AboutThe history of United Way Winnipeg (UWW) dates back to 1965 when it was created through a partnership between the Winnipeg Labour Council and the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce with a mandate:'...to provide financing for such non-profit charitable, benevolent, health and welfare organizations in a more adequate manner than the former method involving many independent appeals for funds.' – The United Way of Winnipeg Incorporation ActUnited Way of Winnipeg is an autonomous, non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees comprising no fewer than 24 members chosen from the community. The organization builds upon a long history of bringing together diverse partners at the local level to initiate action on community issues. United Way of Winnipeg is not sectarian or political.United Way of Winnipeg is a member of the United Way/Centraide Canada. The national organization works with, and for, local United Ways, providing strategic direction and creating connections for sharing information and resources.
