Get out and support a great CED initiative!
Inner City Social Work Students are hosting a fundraiser for Project Makoonsag with a goal of opening a much needed daycare on Selkirk Avenue, on the same block as the Urban Circle Training Centre.
All proceeds of this fundraiser will be applied to the daycare expected to open in the fall of 2011.
Entertainment.
When: February 11, 2011. 11:00am — 3:00pm
Where: 485 Selkirk Avenue. University of Manitoba
What:
- Crafts
- Bake sale
- Entertainment: Local bands; Winnipeg's Most, Aboriginal drumming and singing and much more!
- 50 /50 Draw
- Native Crafts
- Silent Auction
Lunch will be served from 12:00 - 1:00pm for $3.00
About Project Makoonsag:
The purpose of Project Makoonsag is to provide a place for intergenerational learning where everyone from the very young to the very old can learn together. Urban Circle Training Centre in partnership with the staff and students of the U of M’s Inner City Social Work Program, Red River College, U of W’s Urban and Inner City Studies Program and North End Community Renewal Corporation are planning the implementation of this project.
To date this partnership has raised $1.7 million of the $2.3 million budget including $870,000 from the Province of Manitoba, $200,000 from the Federal government, $68,100 from the City of Winnipeg and $271,000 from a number of foundations and private donors. The design of the building and exterior space is complete and construction to begin early in 2011 with occupancy targeted for the fall of 2011.
The project still requires approximately $600,000 to start construction of the day care site. Each $1 contribution will make a difference for this project. The day care also needs to raise funds for additional items including a washer/dryer, a fridge, freezer, stove, furnishings like rocking chairs, comfortable armchairs and couches, end tables, bookcases, tables, chairs, water tables, sand tables, books, creative toys, and tricycles.
More Information:
Contact projectmakoonsag@gmail.com
