10 Manitoba
By Jennifer McFee
T
here is joy in generosity, and Manitobans continue to
lead the way on this philanthropic path.
Year over year, Statistics Canada reports that Manitoba
has the most taxpayers per capita who donate to
charities.
Steinbach has once again earned the title of being the most
generous community in Canada, with a median donation of
$2,270 in 2021. Winkler ranked second in the country with a
median donation of $1,820.
Mary Beth Taylor, vice-president of donor engagement for The
Winnipeg Foundation, reflects on this altruistic inclination.
"I think it's a core value of Manitobans. If you look at who we are
as people, we tend to look out for each other and support each
other," she says.
"At the core of what we do is volunteering and philanthropy.
It's something special about who we are — and that's something
Manitobans can really take pride in."
Population might also play a role in Manitobans' penchant for
giving back, she adds.
THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION
JOY
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in
generosity
Mary Beth Taylor, vice-president of donor engagement for The Winnipeg Foundation. Photo by Darcy Finley
