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JUNE 11, 2022 | give Manitoba 3 Giving is in our nature By Charlene Adam M anitobans have a solid history of generosity and philanthropy. We volunteer together, fundraise together and donate items together. It's part of who we are. The Free Press has been following the activities in our community for 150 years. We've witnessed it all. But one constant for us remains — we take our role as a fellow local community member seriously. Our part in this societal bargain is to share news about fantastic local organizations, including those in the philanthropic community. One key concern that we have heard from those who operate non-profits is that the pandemic forced them to make big changes. Many had to put important projects on hold. Holding off on planning is certainly something most of us can personally identify with — from holiday events to cancelled vacations, plans were merely pencilled in. What's common among non- profits and individual Manitobans is that insecurity still haunts us a bit. This publication is hoping to help give Manitobans a bit of a kind nudge. As we remove our masks and enjoy fresh air, we can embrace planning again. We can gather together, join each other at the patio and, yes, travel. While many of us are just planning to head to the lake (a worthy cause, indeed), other plans make sense to tackle first — financial plans. Because looking to the future can now be top-of-mind, the Free Press has created this feature publication to serve as a source for inspiration, advice and a link to vital companies and organizations. As we think of our future lives, including final arrangements and gifts to our children, it's important to keep favourite non-profits and charities in mind as a key way to promote your future legacy. You've played a role in building this community — giving a planned gift is just another way for you to continue to contribute to our province's future. And the Free Press is thrilled to be partnering with these wonderful local companies and non-profits in the first edition of Give Manitoba! give Manitoba Inquiries: 204-697-7390 View online at: winnipegfreepress.com/ lifestyles SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." – Winston Churchill THIS SPECIAL FEATURE OFFERS: • Suggestions about planning financially for you and your family. • Tips on final arrangement strategies. • Stories of planned giving and a list of great local charities and non-profits. Doug Speirs gets ice, water and snow dumped on him by Special Olympics Manitoba fundraising manager Terry Hopkinson (left), Special Olympics Manitoba athlete Adam Lloyd and CEO of Special Olympics Manitoba Jennifer Campbell as part of the Virtual Polar Plunge in his backyard in Winnipeg on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Photo by Mikaela Mackenzie / Winnipeg Free Press)