Marymound

Marymound Staff Volunteering in the Community

gwenda — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:54:42 +0000

On Friday, Feb. 19, there was a special event held in downtown Winnipeg. SNOW (Safe Night off Winnipeg) Night, an evening of safety and pampering for women and transgendered people who work on Winnipeg streets, took place at one of the Salvation Army facilities.

Marymound was contacted to see if we would like to donate items or perhaps volunteer to help. We decided to volunteer to cook and serve breakfast in the morning. About 10 management and staff members reported for duty promptly at 6 a.m. and got to work, preparing mounds of pancakes, toast, bacon, scrambled eggs and hash browns to 75 hungry SNOW Night participants.

It was hard work under pressure to get everything ready in an hour in an unfamiliar industrial kitchen, but teamwork and determined spirit got us through - and the appreciation from the people eating made it all worthwhile.

We were all happy to help out at this great event that was so well organized by Sage House and the Salvation Army. It was evident that the participants were having a great time, enjoying some relaxation time.

Good job, everybody!

Scrambling eggs and making toast for SNOW Night participants.

River East Personal Care Home Provides Winter Warmth to Youngsters

gwenda — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:40:54 +0000

Manager of Human Resources Brenda Cannon with bounty of mitts, hats and scarves. Photo by Garth Goodwin.

Marymound young people will be staying extra warm this winter thanks to a big donation of colourful mittens, hats and scarves.

The elders, their families, staff and volunteers from River East Personal Care Home collected all these winterwear items.

They have been distributed to youth in our group homes in Winnipeg and in our Receiving Home and Futures Program in Thompson.

Thank you so much to everyone who thought of Marymound youth!

Young Donor’s Heart is in the Right Place

gwenda — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:56:35 +0000

Marymound recently received a donation with this touching letter from a young girl . In it she refers to the Marymound girls who designed our annual Christmas card and bookmark we sent to our past donors. Yes! This young philanthropist has given before.

Her heart is certainly in the right place. We thought this was so touching we just had to share it.

Teddy Bears make Christmas More Fun!

gwenda — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:44:09 +0000

It’s not every day that 35 large teddy bears arrive on your doorstep,but that’s exactly what happened on December 17 at Marymound!

Joe Daniel and family of Control-Lec stopped by with their annual donation of stuffed animals for the young people at Marymound, bringing with them plenty of holiday cheer. It’s been close to 20 years that Joe and family have been providing these cute and cuddly toys and the joy they have brought is immeasurable.

Thank you to Joe, his family and Control-Lec for thinking of Marymound youth at a difficult time.

Remember the Kids this Time of Year!

gwenda — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:33:53 +0000

Santa had a gift for every Marymound youngster at the 2008 Christmas Party.

The Christmas season can be a difficult time for many young people at Marymound. The scenes of family togetherness and decorated homes full of festive fun, gifts and food do not reflect the reality for many young people living in care.

At Marymound, we do all that we can to make this time of year special and enjoyable for our residents and students. Decorations are put up and we hold a special chapel service, feast and Christmas Party, complete with Santa and gifts. Marymound staff and school faculty engage their young charges in holiday-themed activities.

Your donations at this time are more important than ever, and will make a difference in the day-to-day lives of Marymound young people.

Please remember the children and youth of Marymound this holiday season. No gift is too small.

To make a donation, please click here.

THANK YOU.

Marymound Annual Meeting

gwenda — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:22:55 +0000

Marymound’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18 was well-attended…

We reported on the progress of the last year and presented two very special young people with the first-ever Marymound Milestone Award. One of our educational bursary recipients was in attendance to receive her certificate.

Alyssa Zialkoski accepts Milestone Award from Daniel Scouten

An Affair to Remember!

gwenda — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:09:05 +0000

Italian Affair Ball a Special Event for Marymound

It was a special evening on Friday, September 25, 2009 as people
gathered at the Fort Garry Hotel for an elegant evening. Put on by
the Italian Chamber of Commerce, The Italian Affair Ball, The Dawn of the New Renaissance donated all proceeds from the auctions to Marymound. It was a wonderful event, and Marymound staff and Sisters who attended (pictured) enjoyed having the opportunity to tell fellow guests about Marymound and the work we do.

Thank you to organizers Lisa Mackling, Gabriele Cozzolino and Sebastian Baglione for their support and to all the people who bid so generously. $2,800 was raised!

Thank you also goes to our wonderful auction sponsors:

Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Scotch Bakery
Ian Hughes
Mariaggi Hotel
Pollock Hardware
Eagle Nest Lodge
Danali His & Hers Urbanwear
Oreck Vacuums
Graffiti Art Gallery
FortWhyte Alive
Ken Segal Gallery
Pauline Weber
Atomium Hair Products
Chris MacDonald

McKesson Foundation Provides a Place to Share and Play

gwenda — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:30:42 +0000

Marymound wishes to thank the McKesson Foundation for its donation of $16,362 toward a recreation area within the Young Parents Program. This funding will enable Marymound to renovate and furnish the second floor space in its new location housing the Independent Living and Young Parents Programs in the North End of Winnipeg.

Young parents will be able to bring their infants and young children together to socialize and play in a safe, well-equipped environment. It’s a great way to enjoy healthy activity, share parenting experiences and feel a part of the community.

Thank you to the McKesson Foundation for helping us to make this safe play area a reality.

Marymound Aboriginal Cultural Coordinator Receives Award

gwenda — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:03:40 +0000

Charlene Calder, Marymound’s Aboriginal Cultural Coordinator, recently received an
award for significant contributions to social work in Manitoba from the Aboriginal Social Workers’ Society.

Honoured as a role model of traditional values and visions, Charlene was featured in First Nations Voice, a publication of the Winnipeg Free Press.

Charlene, with assistants, Eric Flett and Karen Edwards, runs the cultural program at Marymound, ensuring that Marymound youth receive exposure to their culture.

Teachings, drumming, regalia making, smudging, sweat lodges, crafts, pow wows and medicine picking, are just some of the activities youth can participate in. Marymound’s Cultural Centre provides a calming and nurturing atmosphere that Marymound young people enjoy. Find out more about Marymound’s Cultural Programming.

Marymound Spring Marketplace

gwenda — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:13:08 +0000

Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

in Marymound School’s Gym

442 Scotia Street
Be sure to join us for this special spring fundraiser! Great bargains on hand, including crafts, clothing, jewelry, skin care, candles, and lots of food. Download poster.
Here are just a few of the vendors who will be displaying their wares:

Arbonne International (skin care, cosmetics, spa products, aromatherapy)
Jockey Clothing
Party Lite ( candles, spa items, decor)
Mindy’s Jewelry
The Bag Lady (handcrafted bags, purses)
Tupperware
Norwex (environmental products)
Lacoste Garden Centre
Tasty Tidbits (spices, mixes)
Barb’s Kitchen (perogies, jam and more)
A Touch of Africa
Donamade’s Dog Biscuit & Jackets
Crock a Doodle (pottery painting)
HTE Canada (therapeutic products)
Painted rocks
Marymound Caring for Kids Raffle
Stampin’ Up (scrapbooking, stamping and card making supplies)
Pampered Chef (kitchen products)
Creative Memories (scrapbooking supplies)

Join us for a day of fun and a fascinating mix of items for sale, with a portion of all sales going to Marymound to support programs and services for at-risk youth in our community. Download poster.