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After a brief hiatus, our blog back! Check out our latest post…
Click here to read our new intern’s experience attending the annual Run for Rights Benefit Concert.
- Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
LITE members are invited to vote in LITE’s 2013 Board Election!
Nominations have been concluded for the 2013 elections and we are proceeding with the election process for seven (7) board members. The Nominations Committee has submitted the names of one (1) current LITE Board member for renewal and six (6) new names for consideration. Biographies for all of the Board candidates can be downloaded by clicking here.
Please mail in your ballot by Wednesday, June 12, 2013 to: LITE, 203-765 Main Street Wpg, MB R2W 3N5.
You can also vote online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PXWC9GZ.
Note: Mail-in ballots postmarked up until midnight of the closing date will be accepted. The results of the election will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
*You are a LITE member if you have donated more than $5 to LITE in the past year or are one of LITE’s Grant and Purchase Partners.
- Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Have you been looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities that highlight your skills and talents? Check out Winnipeg’s Timeraiser…
Join LITE and many other organizations at this year’s Timeraiser event, Thursday, May 30th at Manitoba Hydro Place, doors open at 6:30 pm.
Timeraiser is like speed-dating with a twist.
Throughout the evening, meet with different agencies and match your skills to their needs. Once you have made your matches you are eligible to bid on artwork. The twist is rather than bid money, you bid volunteer hours.
Check out http://www.timeraiser.ca/ for more information or contact us.
- Posted: Thursday, May 9, 2013
Join us at the Run for Rights Benefit Concert – Friday, May 10th!
This year’s lineup includes: Vince Andrushko and the Vince-Tones, Cheering for the Bad Guy, and Chris Ladd!
It’s going to be a great show and for $15 you’ll also be supporting 16 Winnipeg social justice and human rights organizations!
The concert takes place on Friday, May 10th at the West End Cultural Centre. Doors open 7:15pm. Show starts at 8pm.
Tickets $15 at participating groups, LITE, Mondragon, the WECC and available at the door.
Visit http://runforrights.org/ for more information.
- Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Get ready to Run for Rights for LITE!
Spring seems like it is finally here, which means Run for Rights is just around the corner!
Every year, runners (or walkers, cyclists, and bladers) gather pledges to support LITE’s fundraising campaign. Other volunteers help at the LITE registration table and act as race marshals for the runners. The run is followed by a picnic for all the Run for Rights volunteers.
2013′s Run takes place on Saturday, June 1. Registration is at 8:30 am at Kildonan Park.
Click here to find out how to pledge a LITE runner.
Interested in running for LITE? Click here to download a pledge form.
- Posted: Monday, April 22, 2013
Volunteers needed for Newsletter Writing & Run for Rights!
Newsletter writing (April 2013)
LITE needs a volunteer to write an article for our upcoming May newsletter. If you enjoy writing and would be interested in interviewing a LITE grant partner, please contact Jen Buhr at: liteadmin@mymts.net or 204-942-8578 by Monday, April 8th.
12th Annual Run for Rights (Saturday, June 1st)
Every year, runners, walkers, cyclists and roller bladers gather pledges to support LITE’s fundraising campaign. Other volunteers help out as route marshals for the run (are stationed along the route to direct and cheer on the runners). The Run is followed by a picnic and entertainment for all Run for Rights volunteers. 2013′s Run takes place on Saturday, June 1st. Runner registration is at 8:30 am at Kildonan Park and the Run begins at 9:30 am. Volunteer route marshals will be asked to come out for 8 am.
To sign up as a non-runner volunteer, please call us in April/May at 204-942-8578 or email Jen Buhr at liteadmin@mymts.net. We need many volunteers! To find out more about Run for Rights visit: www.runforrights.org.
- Posted: Thursday, April 4, 2013
LITE’s Spring Thaw Raffle has closed. Check out who won the fabulous prizes..
Congratulations to Ryan Hendren, Jacob Carson & Leslie McNabb!! It was such a treat to call you all this morning with the good news!
Also, a HUGE thanks to everyone who bought and sold tickets! Because of you awesome folks, we were able to raise $2,270!!!! That’s $2,270 that’s going towards sustainable solutions to poverty!
- Posted: Monday, March 25, 2013
Interested in volunteering at LITE? Check out our recent volunteer opportunities…
Thank You calls
LITE needs volunteers to help us acknowledge the wonderful support of our donors. On Tuesday, February 26th from 4:30-6:30 pm, we will need help making thank you calls to our donors (don’t worry, absolutely no soliciting is involved, we only call our donors to thank them for their support). The calls will take place at Safe Workers of Tomorrow office, 1-804 Portage Avenue (corner of Portage and Arlington). Contact us… if you’d like to help us brighten someone’s day.
‘Give Change to Make Change’ Campaign
LITE is collecting pennies and other change from generous Winnipegers looking to donate their penny/change jars as the penny goes out of circulation. In February & March, we will need volunteers to help us with dropping off and picking up penny collection boxes at businesses, schools and faith-based organizations who are collecting for LITE. We will also need help with cashing in the change at the bank and/or credit union.
Contact us… if you are interested in volunteering your time and your car to help with LITE’s ‘Give Change to Make Change’ Campaign.
- Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Give LITE Your Change to Make Change in Winnipeg!!
You know you’ve got a jar of pennies (maybe some nickels and dimes are in there too), why not donate them for a good cause?!
LITE is collecting pennies to continue our fundraising efforts for our Community Economic Grants program. A little change can go a long way to supporting employment projects in Winnipeg’s Inner City and North End.
If you have pennies you’d like to donate, you can drop them off at 765 Main Street, send us a Facebook message, or call us at 204-942-8578 to arrange a pickup! Consider multiplying your donation by collecting at your church, synagogue, mosque, or school.
If you own or work at a business, we’d love to get you a coin box to collect pennies and change! Get in touch!
Thank you Winnipeg!!
- Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Nominations are now being accepted for LITE’s Board of Directors!
If you know someone who could make a significant contribution to LITE, please nominate them! Directors will be elected for a two-year term. Voting will take place by mail-out ballot in May. Click here to download the nomination form. Nominations are due by March 15, 2013.
- Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Just in time for the holidays, LITE has a great gift idea. Why not give one of our brand new mugs!
These beautiful and practical mugs make a great gift for the coffee/tea/hot chocolate lover in your family, and who doesn’t have one of those?!
At $10, the money from the sale of these mugs goes towards supporting capacity building and employment training programs in Winnipeg’s inner city. Buy one gift but really give two! LITE’s the gift that gives twice!
Call 204-942-8578 or stop by our office at 765 Main Street to pick up this fantastic holiday gift!
- Posted: Friday, December 7, 2012
Interested in shopping outside the box? Join us for the SPP Holiday Shopping Tour – Dec 13th!
Click here to download the invitation.
- Posted: Thursday, December 6, 2012
Want to find out more about LITE and our partners? Check out our new video!
LITE Video from LITE on Vimeo.
Video: Shot and edited by Tyler Funk
- Posted: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The numbers are in…LITE’s 16th Annual Breakfast is a success!
More than 700 people attended LITE’s annual Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, helping raise over $19,000 for LITE’s CED Grant Program & Alternative Christmas Hamper Program! Everything went smoothly thanks to our amazing volunteers.
Thank you to everyone who came out in support of LITE, to all of our volunteers, and to our sponsors – Assiniboine Credit Union, Manitoba Government & General Employees’ Union, Wawanesa Insurance, The Thomas Sill Foundation, CKUW 95.9, & Virgin 103.1. You helped make the breakfast’s sweet 16 one to remember!
- Posted: Friday, November 30, 2012
LITE’s Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast is this Friday, November 23!
Stop by and taste some delicious pancakes, listen to great local music and get some early holiday shopping done at our local Crafter’s Market. Our program this year includes Fred Penner, JP Hoe, and The Founding Nations of Manitoba Tribal Village and Artisan co-op Pow Wow Dancers.
Also, to celebrate the Breakfast’s sweet 16 we’re having a pancake-eating contest! We have some brave participants, including Rob Altemeyer, Judy Wasylycia Leis, and Adam West from Virgin 103!
This year’s breakfast is Friday, November 23rd at the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre from 7-10 am. Tickets are available to purchase at the door.
Click here to download this year’s Breakfast poster.
- Posted: Monday, November 19, 2012
LITE’s blog is up and running – check out our first blog post all about the breakfast!
Want to find out how our breakfast planning is unfolding? Click here to find out more about performers, our raffle, and the newest contest to take place on our breakfast stage!
- Posted: Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Find out more about LITE partners in our fall e-newsletter!
The newsletter features North Point Douglas Women’s Centre’s Youth Employment Project, a LITE CED Grant Partner and BUILD Inc., a Social Purchasing Portal (SPP) Purchase Partner. LITE is proud to be connected with these two amazing community organizations that work to support skill building and employment in the inner city!
Click here to download our fall e-newsletter.
- Posted: Friday, November 2, 2012
Star Blanket Fundraising opportunity for non-profits!
LITE (Local Investment Toward Employment) would like to assist you in your fundraising efforts! Our goal is to support long-term solutions to poverty in Winnipeg’s inner city & assisting local organizations in raising funds for your programs helps us achieve our goal.
We have a limited number of queen-sized Star Blankets and Baby blankets and bags made by local aboriginal co-ops and businesses. If you would like one of these blankets for your fundraising activities, at no cost to you, please fill out and send us the short application. Application deadline is November 02, 2012.
Click here for more information about LITE’s Star Blanket Project and how to apply.
Click here to download LITE’s Star Blanket Application.
- Posted: Monday, October 1, 2012
Many hands make LITE work! Check out our upcoming volunteer opportunities…
LITE is gearing up for our annual fall campaign to raise money for our Alternative Christmas Hampers and CED Grants program – check out our upcoming volunteer opportunities and find out how you can help support LITE’s work in Winnipeg’s inner city!
- Posted: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Save the date for LITE’s 16th Annual Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – Friday, Nov 23!
LITE’s Annual Breakfast is the largest celebration of Community Economic Development in Canada! On Friday, November 23rd from 7-10 am, stop by the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre to taste delicious pancakes, enjoy local entertainment and shop at our local Crafters Market. Interested in volunteering at the breakfast or just want more information? Contact us…
- Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012
Find out how you can make a difference with your dollar by shopping with Winnipeg’s SPP!
Are you looking to transform your outside space into a low impact landscape? To clean your interior space with environmentally-friendly products? To order organic food for your next event?
Visit Winnipeg’s Social Purchasing Portal (SPP) and connect with companies, social enterprises and co-ops that follow socially responsible principles and are committed to creating inner city employment!
- Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Come out to LITE’s 2012 AGM, Wednesday, June 20!
Visit us at our new location, find out about more about LITE’s work in Winnipeg’s inner city, and lend your voice to our organizational decisions.
Location: Social Enterprise Centre, 765 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 20th. Registration at 5 pm, AGM begins at 5:30 pm.
Download the attached invite for more information.
- Posted: Sunday, June 17, 2012
11th Annual Run for Rights – a huge success!
This year, a record 62 runners came out in support of LITE, helping raise $6,000 for LITE’s work in Winnipeg’s inner city!
Thanks to all of the volunteers and runners who participated in the Run on behalf of LITE – you helped make the 11th Annual Run for Rights one of the best yet!
- Posted: Saturday, June 16, 2012
LITE Board of Directors Election – Remember to vote!
LITE members may now vote for LITE’s 2012 Board of Directors’ nominees. You are a LITE member if you have donated more than $5 to LITE in the past year or are one of LITE’s Grant and Purchase Partners.
Please vote by Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Click here to vote.
Click here to view Biographies for all of the board candidates.
- Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Come Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Social Enterprise Centre – LITE’s new home!
Thursday, May 24th at 765 Main Street
10:30 a.m. Grand Opening
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Open House
Everyone is welcome to come by to tour our new offices and find out more about the exciting organizations in Winnipeg’s North End. View the poster for more details or call us at 942-8578.
- Posted: Monday, May 7, 2012
Run for Rights for LITE – Saturday, June 2nd!
Runner pledge sheets are now available at LITE’s office (Unit 203, 765 Main street) or you can click here to download a form.
2012′s Run takes place on Saturday, June 2. Registration is at 8:30 am at Kildonan Park.
To sign up as a non-runner volunteer, please call us at 942-8578 or email liteadmin@mymts.net. We need many volunteers!
To find out more about Run for Rights visit www.runforrights.org
- Posted: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
LITE’s Office has moved!
LITE’s office has relocated to Winnipeg’s new Social Enterprise Centre!
Our new address is:
765 Main Street, Unit 203
Winnipeg, MB R2W 3N5
Please note that all other contact information will remain the same (phone, e-mail, fax).
- Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012
Kicking off the new year with a campaign about CED. Help spread the word.
We have been investing in Winnipeg’s inner city communities since 1994. We raise funds to support the inner city’s long-term community economic development (CED). The solutions to poverty in Winnipeg demands long-term strategies built on the initiatives of local residents. This is the basis of our two disbursement programs: Community Organization Grants and Christmas Hamper Purchases. Spread the word that we do more for the people in your community.
- Posted: Thursday, January 5, 2012