by Caitlin Ferry | Feb 9, 2019 | Community, Events, Media, News, North End, Social Media, Sponsors
We are excited to announce we are named one of the finalists for the 10th Annual Spirit of Winnipeg Awards! NECRC is one of the three Non-Profit and Social Enterprise (sponsored by Assiniboine Credit Union) finalists, alongside two wonderful candidates! Thank you The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce for creating this event in recognition of all the organizations that are making Winnipeg a great place to live, work and play. https://www.winnipeg-chamber.com/spirit.htmlfbclid=IwAR2P4rm_jQxTOxT6GzSEXhdcUt4Q5AAXv1QVkSM7lR8lfJeMlgPFDgetDc...
by Caitlin Ferry | Feb 5, 2019 | Community, Events, Job Opportunities, Media, News, North End, Social Media, Sponsors
Peruse locally made products that help vulnerable Winnipeggers at the Buy Social market in support of LITE Lindsay MacKenzie · CBC Communications · Posted: Nov 28, 2018 12:59 PM PT | Last Updated: November 29, 2018 Read the full story here. McDonald works at the North End Food Security Network, a program of the North End Community Renewal Corporation. NECRC is a non-profit organization committed to the social, economic and cultural renewal of the North End of Winnipeg. “As the co-ordinator of North End Food Security Network, we believe in the equal right to healthy food for all,” she said. “I really enjoy my job, because I get to work with food and incorporate healthy eating into the community through our programs and workshops. “LITE has given North End Community Renewal Corp. and North End Food Security Network the privilege to package and distribute hampers this year as well as provide short-term employment opportunities for residents.” Melissa McDonald is co-ordinator of the North End Community Renewal Corporation’s North End Food Security Network. ‘I really enjoy my job, because I get to work with food and incorporate healthy eating into the community through our programs and workshops,’ she says. (Justin...
by Chris Clacio | Aug 3, 2016 | Community, Media, News, North End, Recreation, Social Media, Youth
North End’s iconic Selkirk Avenue to become meeting place again “It took almost a decade, a determined group of residents, non-profits and city departments, and a little bit of luck. So in a way, the birth of the revamped Powers Plaza – its first two phases are expected to be finished this year, the third by next summer – is also a resounding statement about resilience and evolution.” Article Copy: Plaza of dreams – Winnipeg Free Press Full article: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/plaza-of-dreams-388709581.html By: Melissa Martin Posted: 07/29/2016 5:28 PM| Last Modified: 07/29/2016 9:43 PM | Comments:...
by Chris Clacio | Jul 29, 2016 | Events, Grant opportunites, Media, News, Social Media, Youth
A North End project, “Bridge the Gap Winnipeg”, is partnering up with the North End Community Renewal Corporation (NECRC) to give a deserving organization a $2,000 grant through a social media contest. Article copy: 2016 Summer Contest helps North End youth Full online news article: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/times/Contest-helps-North-End-youth-388135082.html By: Ligia Braidotti Posted: 07/25/2016 9:27 AM | Comments:...
by Chris Clacio | Jul 12, 2016 | Events, Grant opportunites, Media, News, Social Media, Youth
We at Bridge the Gap Winnipeg, along with the North End Community Renewal Corporation, are teaming up to reward a $2000 grant to a deserving North End organization for young people. The application process is simple. Use your smartphone to create and upload a “short video” application through Instagram called: “#How To Summer 2016”. http://www.bridgethegapwinnipeg.ca/ ...
