Learn More About The Link
The Link has been helping children, youth and families in Manitoba for nearly 100 years. Today our network spans four communities and includes hundreds of staff, volunteers and foster families.
Change a Child or Family’s Future
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Lend us Your Time and Talents
Share your expertise whether it’s in a leadership capacity on our Board of Directors (by nomination), through individual projects and programs or by organizing fundraising or awareness-building events.
Mission
What we do…
We walk alongside children, youth, adults and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of belonging, pride and purpose.
Vision
Why we do it…
To become a community that shapes and creates opportunities for belonging, pride and purpose.
Values
How we do it…
Compassion:
through inclusivity, respect and humility.
Community:
through engagement, reciprocity and responsibility.
Well-being:
through connection, growth and balance.
“After working at Velotecha, I developed new skills, I know more things about bikes than I ever thought I would. I know a whole other trade now and I helped to build a business.”
“The people and programs at The Link gave me the chance to envision a different future for myself and my family.”
“The drum group helped me realize that together, we help each other grow and we give each other strength.”
“I couldn’t have done it without my foster parents.”
“The best part about fostering is when a child comes to you and says ‘I love you.'”
Testimonials
What People Say About Our Work
From volunteers, to staff, to program participants, see what people are saying about The Link’s network of family supports.
Read Our Latest News
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Extreme Summer Weather – Community Response Plan – 2024
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Cheryl’s Journey: Advocating for Youth at the United Nations
The twenty-third session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues took place from 15-26…
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Text Line to Support Youth
Exciting News! We have a new text line for youth! If you or someone you…
Beading Workshop - Make and Take Earrings and Sharing Circle!
Monday, July 15, 2024
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join Cheryl, our Knowledge Keeper, for a beading workshop and sharing circle in the Cultural Room.
175 Mayfair Avenue, Winnipeg
FREE - Supplies included and everyone, all ages welcome!
#Winnipeg #Beading #Youth #Families #Manitoba
Jul 14
Summer is here and so are the high temperatures!
Winnipeg`s community organizations and the City of Winnipeg are working together to keep our unsheltered folks safe during the summer.
See the plan and check out the resources around the city for hydration, cooling, overnight shelter, washrooms, food and drop in services.
Spread the word and let others know where to find help during a heat warning or any hot summer day.
If you want to help, donations of bottled water, fruits, popsicles, hats, etc. are being accepted at various locations around the city (see slide #5 for details).
View full plan and resource guide at the link in bio.
Please be safe!
Thank you @mainstreetproject and @endhomelessnesswpg!
#Summer #Winnipeg #HeatAdvisory #YWG #DowntownWPG
Jul 11
Music Night!
Uncle Norway and Drew will host a drop-in music “jam” session.
You can learn how to play an instrument too!
Monday, July 8, 2024
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
175 Mayfair Avenue
Winnipeg
You can try out some instruments, sing and have some fun learning about music. All ages welcome. Free!
#Winnipeg #Youth #Music #YWG #Families
Jul 8
🌟 Help us make a difference for youth in Winnipeg! 🌟
We`re excited to announce our Clothing and Hygiene Product Drive for the Youth Hub!
From July 8th to August 9th, we`ll be collecting new and secondhand clothing and new hygiene products for young people aged 12-29 in our community.
👕🧴 How you can help:
Donate new clothing items (t-shirts, shorts, socks, jeans, hoodies, sneakers)
Donate hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo)
Your contributions will directly impact those who need it most. Let`s come together to support our youth and ensure they have the essentials they deserve.
Drop-off location:
175 Mayfair Avenue
Winnipeg
Spread the word and join us in making a positive impact!
Together, we can make a difference. 🌟
#YouthHub #WinnipegCares #ClothingDrive #HygieneDrive #Winnipeg #YWG
Jul 8
The Link`s offices (Winnipeg and Thompson) and the Youth Hub (Winnipeg) will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2024, in observance of Canada Day.
We will reopen on Tuesday, July 2nd at 8:30 a.m.
We hope you have a safe and happy long weekend!
If you need help while we are closed, we have a safe space for youth (under 21) at our 24/7 Emergency Youth Resource Centres (YRCs) at:
159 Mayfair Avenue in Winnipeg
116 Hemlock Crescent in Thompson
Youth Resource Centre in Winnipeg: 204-477-1804
Youth Resource Centre in Thompson: 204-778-5382
Mobile Crisis Teams
204-949-4777
1-888-383-2776
Free 24-hour crisis supports for youth, families & caregivers.
Or if you want to connect with someone, you can TEXT “support” to 204-900-6010 to access immediate, confidential support.
Visit our website for more info: https://thelinkmb.ca/services/
Jul 1
Join Uncle Blair for a Wellbriety meeting!
Wellbriety is a concept that provides culturally based principles, values and teachings to support healing from alcohol, substance abuse, co-curring disorders and intergenerational trauma.
Wednesday
June 26, 2024
5 to 7 p.m.
175 Mayfair Avenue
Winnipeg
#Wellbriety #Winnipeg #Youth #IndigenousYouth #Healing
Jun 25
