Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are part of our core values and is central to the United Way Brandon & District’s mission and impact. We are proud to be part of a community made up of such a diverse social fabric.
Our focus is to help create opportunities that make a difference in someone’s life through collaboration, cooperation and community support. Working together with with local social service agencies, we can impact many lives in our community. Thanks to our community’s support, in 2024 we were able to fund 35 programs at 22 different agencies.
Features
FEYA
A brand new program for working individual’s ages 18-29 years old. FEYA is designed to begin assisting young working adults with their groceries and gas by purchasing and distributing gift cards.
Coats for Kids Portage
Do you have gently used winter items that no longer fit your family? Let us take care of them for you. Donate gently used winter coats and help those in need stay cozy and protected.
Community Fun Lunch
Get your tickets for our annual Community Fun Lunch featuring a spaghetti dinner from the Victoria Inn.
Acknowledgement, Truth & Reconciliation
We appreciate that we are on Treaty 2 Territory, the original, unceded lands Dakota People and the shared region of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Assiniboine, Dakota and Dene Peoples and the homeland of the Metis Nation and we acknowledge that the Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of Turtle Island. We vow to respect Mother Earth and have a deeply held respect for the environment in which we live. We embrace the relationship we have with all Indigenous peoples, acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and commit to moving forward in partnership and in the spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.
