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For Families

We encourage inclusive community bonds and nurture belonging, pride and resilient families through cultural reconnection, wellness and lifelong independence skills.

The Link works to nurture strong and resilient youth and families through:

Connections

We build safe, caring, collaborative and respectful relationships between family members, families, peers and partners in the community.

Wellness

We strive to improve physical, mental and emotional wellness of our youth and their families.

Independence

We ensure youth are equipped with skills for lifelong independence including job training and school supports.

Relationships

We build safe, caring, collaborative and respectful relationships between family members, families, peers and partners in the community.

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.

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Change a Child or Family’s Future

The Link is part of the CanadaHelps.org network, which offers safety, security and convenience when it comes to online donations. Or donate safely and securely by mail or by phone.

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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.

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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.

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

  • 2023-2024 Annual Report – Together Towards Tomorrow

    2023-2024 Annual Report – Together Towards Tomorrow

    We are excited to share with you The Link’s 2023-2024 Annual Report: Together Towards Tomorrow: Walking Alongside…

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  • Extreme Summer Weather – Community Response Plan – 2024

    Extreme Summer Weather – Community Response Plan – 2024

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  • Cheryl’s Journey: Advocating for Youth at the United Nations

    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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🎁✨ Make this holiday season special for a child in need! We're hosting a toy drive to bring joy to kids ages 2-15 in our community. Accepting donations now through December 18th. 🧸🚂⁠
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Drop off your new, unwrapped toys at: 📍 175 Mayfair Avenue, Winnipeg⁠
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Let’s come together and make a difference! ⁠
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Spread the word and share with friends and family. ⁠
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#ToyDrive #WinnipegCares #SeasonOfGiving #Winnipeg #Youth #Families
Join Uncle Blair for a Wellbriety meeting!⁠
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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.⁠
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Monday⁠
December 2⁠
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.⁠
Room 117⁠
175 Mayfair Avenue ⁠
Winnipeg⁠
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#Wellbriety #Winnipeg #Youth #IndigenousYouth #Healing
Futures Forward will be hosting virtual information sessions about the Youth in Care Tuition Waiver Scholarship Program.⁠
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Tuition Waivers are scholarships open to current and former youth in Manitoba Child and Family Services (CFS) care, offered by 10 participating universities and colleges in Manitoba. In partnership with the Government of Manitoba, and the Futures Forward program.⁠
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Recipients may receive coverage up to the full cost and length of their degree, plus a living allowance.⁠
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No age cap!⁠
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The virtual dates are as follows:⁠
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Monday, Dec 2 @ 12 PM⁠
Monday, Dec 9 @ 6 PM⁠
Monday, Jan 13 @ 12 PM⁠
Monday, Jan 26 @ 6 PM⁠
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Our IN-PERSON post-secondary fair and information day, open to the community, will take place on:⁠
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Wednesday, Jan 22⁠
2pm - 8 pm (Afternoon and Evening Sessions Available)⁠
Université de Saint-Boniface⁠
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Sign up for any session to learn more about this life-changing bursary opportunity.⁠
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Stay tuned for more dates and our in-person session & post-secondary fair.⁠
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** SIGN UP AT LINK IN BIO, OR TOP OF THEIR WEBSITE: futuresforward.ca **
Join Wahbung Abinoonjiiag for their Community Domestic Violence Awareness Walk on Thursday, November 28th! ⁠
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5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ⁠
225 Dufferin Avenue⁠
Winnipeg⁠
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Everyone welcome! ⁠
It will be an outdoor event with warm refreshments after the walk so please dress for the weather.⁠
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#Winnipeg #DomesticViolence #Walk
Join Rose for a Medicine Bags workshop! ⁠
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Thursday, November 21, 2024⁠
Medicine Bags⁠
4 pm to 6 pm⁠
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Free Workshop⁠
Supplies included⁠
Light refreshments served⁠
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Everyone is welcome!⁠
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You can sign in at the front desk and then meet in Room 117 on the main floor.⁠
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@wemattercampaign #Winnipeg #Youth #Families #IndigenousYouth
The Link's offices and Youth Hub will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Remembrance Day.⁠
Today we will take some time to remember all of those who have served and continue to serve. ⁠
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Lest We Forget.⁠
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We will reopen on Tuesday, November 12th at 8:30 a.m.⁠ ⁠
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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: 204-477-1804⁠
116 Hemlock Crescent in Thompson: 204-778-5382⁠
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Mobile Crisis Teams⁠ 204-949-4777⁠ 1-888-383-2776⁠ ⁠
Free 24-hour crisis supports for youth, families & caregivers.⁠ ⁠
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Or if you want to connect with someone, you can TEXT “support” to 204-900-6010 to access immediate, confidential support.⁠
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Visit our website for more info: https://thelinkmb.ca/services/⁠ ⁠
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#Winnipeg #Thompson #Manitoba #Youth #Families⁠ #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
November 8th is Indigenous Veterans Day. ⁠
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Canada honours First Nation, Métis and Inuit soldiers and veterans, and their long, distinguished legacy of serving in the Canada’s Military. These heroes, both past and present, have fought for freedom, justice and peace, often with little recognition.⁠
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Let us reflect on their contributions and continue to stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities. ⁠
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Lest We Forget.⁠
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#IndigenousVeterans #Remembrance #HonourTheirService #IndigenousVeteransDay⁠
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Lest we forget.⁠
Today's Dream Catcher Workshop is CANCELLED.⁠
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Nov. 7 - Workshop⁠
Cancelled⁠
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We apologize for any inconvenience and will let you know when it will be rescheduled.⁠
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Thank you!
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