Chai Centre of Men received Special Recognition from the Winnipeg Foundation

All friends of CHAI,

CHAI Immigrant Centre was honored by the Winnipeg Foundation for being the honorary organization

that brought the Winnipeg Foundation to 300 million dollars in community support. This event was covered in the local media. 

Below are some comments by Susan Millican, incoming Chair of the Winnipeg Foundation Board:

"And what grant brought us to the $300 million mark?

It wasn’t a particularly large grant, and it wasn’t one likely to receive media profile. You may not have heard of the agency that received it,

but the grant has huge significance for one of our city’s most vulnerable and vibrant communities.

In September, the New Immigrant Chai Centre received a grant of $21,000 to support its programming. The organization introduces newcomers

to life in Winnipeg, including how to navigate the healthcare, housing and employment systems, as well as how to deal with the stress, culture shock and

changes brought on by settling in a new country. The Chai Centre also provides recreation opportunities for youth and strategies on gang awareness and prevention.

I can’t imagine a more fitting grant to take The Winnipeg Foundation to our $300 million granting milestone than this project that helps new Winnipeggers

thrive in our city.  

We extend our thanks to the New Immigrant Chai Centre, and the hundreds of organizations working to make our city a smarter and more caring community."

Thank you all for your support of the CHAI Centre.  Below is some more information regarding the Winnipeg Foundation celebrating its success in 2012.

Blessings,

Steve Hoffman

Outreach Coordinator