Tree Trimming and Auction - Tickets $20
Cash bar with light meal
Doors open at 4:30 PM
Tree Decorating starts at 5:30 PM
Live Auction starts at 7:30 PM
Deadline to register is November 21st at 12 noon.
For more information, contact us at 204.571.8929
Victoria Inn - Grand Salon 3350 Victoria Avenue, Brandon
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at our Shopping Night! Explore a variety of local crafters, bakers, and home-based businesses—perfect for finding unique Christmas gifts. Don’t miss out!
$5 Admission
Canad Inns - Ambassador H, Portage la Prairie
Door Prizes | Cash Bar | Cash Admission
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at our Shopping Night! Explore a variety of local crafters, bakers, and home-based businesses—perfect for finding unique Christmas gifts. Don’t miss out!
$5 Admission
Friday, November 1, 2024
11:45am – 1pm (Doors open at 11:30am)
Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre
Tickets $25 – Includes salad, spaghetti with sauce, breadstick & dessert with coffee or tea
PLUS! 50/50 Draw & Rainbow Raffle
Please RSVP at events@uwwcmanitoba.ca
Sponsored in part by Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre.
All proceeds to benefit the 2024 United Way Fall Campaign.
Portage Service for Seniors
40 Royal Rd N
Portage la Prairie
Coats for Seniors collection is organized by the Herman Prior Centre and Portage Service for Seniors
For more information contact Kaylee or Jen at Portage Service for Seniors
204-239-6312
Together, let’s spread the warmth!
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 gear - coats, boots, ski pants, gloves, mitts, hats, etc. and help those in need stay cozy and protected. Together, let's spread the warmth!
Collection locations:
Stride place
Pharmasave Portage la Prairie
Portage Regional Library
Family Resource Centre Portage
Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Plains
United Way Portage la Prairie office
PLUS! You can also drop off your coats at Fort la Reine Museum during Freight at Museum event on October 25th & 26th between 5pm-9pm.
Contact us at 204-857-4440 for details.
Keystone Centre
9am - 3pm
Open to garage salers, crafters, bakers, and retail vendors.
Pricing
Admission $3.00 (Children 12 and under FREE)
Tables rent for $35.00 each
All Wall Tables are $40.00
Download and send the fillable form below to reserve your table.
Downloadable PDF Form
Payment
Payment Drop-off:
United Way of Brandon and District
#201-1011 Rosser Ave.
Brandon, MB R7A 0L5
(All cheques to be made payable to United Way of Brandon)
September 19, 2024
6pm-10pm
Southport Golf Club
Registrations are filling up fast, so secure your spot or team registration today!
Open until August 10th
$75.00 per golfer includes Dinner, Beverage and Snacks
Support your local United Way Campaign Kick off event for 2024.
September 13, 2024
Starts at 12 noon
Location TBA
Join us in kicking off the 2024-2025 campaign!
Limited space - register now to save a spot!
$100 per team. Maximum 4 people in a team.
Drop off completed registration forms at our office or send to office@brandonuw.ca
Registration Form
Payment can be received in cheque, credit card, cash or etransfer (office@brandonuw.ca)
Get ready to go hog wild for a great cause! Enjoy a delicious pulled pork sandwich provided by Joe Beeverz, along with a drink and chips, all for just $15. Proceeds go directly to support the 2024 United Way campaign!
🛑 Supplies are limited — pre-orders only! ⏰ Preorder deadline: Wednesday, September 11th
Don't miss out on this tasty way to give back!
Join us for a BBQ on Friday, August 23rd at Murray’s Chevrolet on 1500 Richmond Avenue from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm. For just $5, enjoy a hot dog, a bag of chips, and a drink!
Pre-order forms are available through the UW office for easy pickup. All proceeds go to the 2024 Tools for School program.
Pre-order Deadline: Wednesday August 23, 2024 - 12 noon
Download your pre-order form
A big thank you to our sponsors: Murray’s, Kuipers, and Old Dutch!
Supplies can be dropped off at the donations bins set up throughout Brandon. At the end of August, the supplies are collected, boxed up and delivered to all schools in the Brandon School Division. Supplies are available at the schools for students on their first day back.
Supplies can be dropped off at the donations bins set up at these locations:
Christies Office Supplies
Guild Insurance Group
Stream N Wood
Towers Realty
Precision Toyota
Brandon Source for Sports
Manitoba Public Insurance
Visit our page Tools For School for details.
Join us for a BBQ on Friday, July 19th at Murray’s Chevrolet on 1500 Richmond Avenue from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm. For just $5, enjoy a hot dog, a bag of chips, and a drink!
Pre-order forms are available through the UW office for easy pickup. All proceeds go to the 2024 Tools for School program.
Pre-order Deadline: Wednesday July 17, 2024 - 12 noon
Download your pre-order form
A big thank you to our sponsors: Murray’s, Kuipers, Co-op Heritage and Old Dutch!
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of members and interested parties of United Way of Brandon & District Inc. will be held virtually on Thursday, June 20th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
For the purpose of:
• Receiving and considering the annual report and financial statements for the year ended on March 31, 2024 and the report of the auditors thereon:
• Ratification of By-Law No. 1;
• Election of Directors;
• Appointing of auditors; and
• Transacting such further and other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
AGM Documents and Resources
Agenda
Board Nominees
2023 AGM Minutes
By-Law No 1
Financial Statements
To register please contact:
United Way of Brandon & District Inc. office;
Jamie@brandonuw.ca
TEAMS and election details to follow
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 gear - coats, boots, ski pants, gloves, mitts, hats, etc. and help those in need stay cozy and protected. Together, let's spread the warmth!
Collection locations:
• Family Resource Centre
• Big Brothers, Big Sisters
• United Way in Central Plains
• Portage la Prairie Regional Library
A second collection will take place in October with distribution of all items in early November.
Contact us at 204-857-4440 for details.
Keystone Centre
9am - 3pm
Open to garage salers, crafters, bakers, and retail vendors.
Pricing
Admission $3.00 (Children 12 and under FREE)
Tables rent for $35.00 each
All Wall Tables are $40.00 (SOLD OUT)
Payment
Payment Drop-off:
United Way of Brandon and District
#201-1011 Rosser Ave.
Brandon, MB R7A 0L5
(All cheques to be made payable to United Way of Brandon)
Will Week, which takes place annually during the last week of April, is a series of free public presentations on the importance of wills and estate planning. Sessions are presented, by professionals on a volunteer basis, as a public service and are for information purposes only.
Topics covered include:
The importance of having an up to date will
An enduring Power of Attorney
Health care directives
Ensuring your last wishes are achievable
Supporting the community with a charitable gift in your will
Will Week is a collaboration between the Manitoba Bar Association, The Winnipeg Foundation and the Public Guardian and Trustee
Make Every Moment Matter at the United Way Annual Volunteer Fair.
Find community volunteer opportunities - connect with local non-profit organizations looking for support.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
10am - 5PM
Tables - $25 (cover advertising costs)
Must be pre-registered
Download PDF form
Email unitedwaycommunity@brandonuw.ca
Register by Saturday, April 5
Portage Curling Club
9am - 3pm
Open to garage salers, crafters, bakers, and retail vendors.
Pricing
Admission $3.00 (Children 12 and under FREE)
Tables rent for $35.00 each
All Wall Tables are $40.00 each
Download and send the fillable form below to reserve your table.
Downloadable PDF Form
Payment
Payment Drop-off:
United Way in Central Plains Region
20 E Saskatchewan Ave., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L2
(All cheques to be made payable to United Way of Brandon)
Let's recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they’re making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our communities. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters!
#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 is Every Moment Matters. It highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and wellbeing of our communities.
During National Volunteer Week 2024, we come together to recognize and celebrate the importance of each and every volunteer’s impact from coast to coast to coast. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters.
Join us for a breakfast buffet to celebrate our volunteers!
Clarion Hotel – Regency Ballroom
Friday, April 5, 2024 • 7:45am – 9 am
Tickets: $30
Deadline for tickets April 2nd, 2024
Contact us for more information.
204-571-8929
events@brandonuw.ca
Central Plains Touchdown Volunteer & Campaign Breakfast
Thursday, April 4, 2024
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment Centre - Main Gallery
Join us for a coffee/tea and light breakfast to celebrate our volunteers and learn about our successes from 2023!
Tickets: $5
Deadline for pre-registered tickets is April 1st, 2024. Otherwise, tickets can be purchased at the door.
Contact us for more information.
204-857-4440
officecp@westcentraluw.ca
FREE Community Screening of Connecting the Dots Film
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Prairie City Cinema
This film is an intimate look at youth mental health from a global perspective, showcasing young voices breaking barriers surrounding youth mental health. Doors open at 6:30. As seating is limited, register for tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/866593914727.
Tickets: FREE - pre-registration is preferred as seats are limited.
Contact us for more information.
204-857-4440
officecp@westcentraluw.ca
Score skybox seats for the Wheat Kings game against the Regina Pats on December 27th in our online auction, thanks to the generous donation from IG Wealth in support of United Way Brandon & District.
QCountry kicks off this auction on Tuesday, December 19th, from 6 am to 9 am.
The lucky winner will be revealed on December 20th.
Your bids contribute to a great cause - all proceeds go to United Way.
Special shout-out to Pattison Media and the Keystone Centre for their fantastic contributions.
*Participants must be 18 years or older. Bidding closes at 11 am on December 19th (with possible extensions for high bidding activity). The skybox, valued at $1900, starts with a minimum bid of $500. It accommodates 18 tickets with snacks provided, and drinks are available for purchase.
Victoria Inn, Imperial Ballroom
Tickets: $20
Cash Bar With Light Meal
Doors Open at 4:30 PM
Tree Decorating: Starts at 5:30 PM
LIVE Auction: Starts at 7:30 pm
Deadline to register is November 24th, 12 noon.
For more information, contact us at 204-571-8929 or email office@brandonuw.ca
Friday, November 3, 2023
11:45am – 1pm (Doors open at 11:30am)
Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre
Tickets $25 – Includes salad, spaghetti with sauce, breadstick & dessert with coffee or tea
Order Deadline: Tuesday, October 31, 4:00pm
Hosted by Rhoni from Trident X
PLUS! 50/50 Draw & Rainbow Raffle
Please RSVP at unitedwaycommunity@brandonuw.ca
Sponsored in part by Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre.
All proceeds to benefit the 2023 United Way Fall Campaign.
Keystone Centre
9am - 3pm
Open to garage salers, crafters, bakers, and retail vendors.
Pricing
Admission $3.00 (Children 12 and under FREE)
Tables rent for $35.00 each
All Wall Tables are $40.00 (SOLD OUT)
Download and send the fillable form below to reserve your table.
Downloadable PDF Form
Payment
Payment Drop-off:
United Way of Brandon and District
#201-1011 Rosser Ave.
Brandon, MB R7A 0L5
(All cheques to be made payable to United Way of Brandon)
September 14, 2023
Doors open at 4:30pm
Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
ABOUT CONNECTING THE DOTS
Connecting the Dots is the first feature documentary of its kind to offer a raw and intimate look at youth mental health from a global perspective. With heart-felt poignant stories of lived experience, the film exclusively showcases young voices breaking barriers surrounding youth mental health. Through highly cinematic and character driven storytelling, Connecting the Dots is emotional, reflective and hopeful. Our future leaders are speaking up. It's time to listen.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Our 2023 Campaign Kick-off begins with a message from our CEO, our new Campaign Chair and goal announcement followed by the feature documentary with panel discussion.
Free event, please register at Eventbrite to reserve seating:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2023-campaign-kick-off-and-community-screening-of-connecting-the-dots-tickets-680158280727?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse
#RAISEYOURHAND
CONNECTINGTHEDOTSFILM.COM
Supplies can be dropped off at the donations bins set up throughout Brandon. At the end of August, the supplies are collected, boxed up and delivered to all schools in the Brandon School Division. Supplies are available at the schools for students on their first day back.
Supplies can be dropped off at the donations bins set up at these locations:
Bell Media
Christies Office Supplies
Guild Insurance Group
Stream N Wood
Towers Realty
Precision Toyota
Brandon Source for Sports
Manitoba Public Insurance
Keywest Photo
Visit our page Tools For School for details.
Do you lip sync along to songs you know? This is your time to showcase your skills with WESTMAN LIP SYNC BATTLE in support of United Way! Be one of the teams competing head to head in the ultimate challenge or come out for a great night and vote for the best team! It’s always a sell out, so be ready to get your tickets to one night that you will remember!
Houston’s Country Roadhouse
Doors open at 6:30pm
Battle begins at 7:45pm
Entry Fee: $30 (includes Poutine Bar)
Tickets available at Eventbright.ca
