National Volunteer Week
Apr
14
to Apr 20

National Volunteer Week

  • United Way Brandon & District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Let's recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they’re making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our communities. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters! 

#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters

The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 is Every Moment Matters. It highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and wellbeing of our communities. 

During National Volunteer Week 2024, we come together to recognize and celebrate the importance of each and every volunteer’s impact from coast to coast to coast. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters. 

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United Way Annual Volunteer Fair
Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00

United Way Annual Volunteer Fair

Make Every Moment Matter at the United Way Annual Volunteer Fair.
Find community volunteer opportunities - connect with local non-profit organizations looking for support.

Shoppers Mall

Saturday, April 20, 2024
10am - 5PM

Tables - $25 (cover advertising costs)
Must be pre-registered
Download PDF form
Email unitedwaycommunity@brandonuw.ca

Register by Saturday, April 5

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Manitoba Will Week
Apr
22
to Apr 26

Manitoba Will Week

  • United Way Brandon & District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Will Week, which takes place annually during the last week of April, is a series of free public presentations on the importance of wills and estate planning. Sessions are presented, by professionals on a volunteer basis, as a public service and are for information purposes only.

Topics covered include:

  • The importance of having an up to date will

  • An enduring Power of Attorney

  • Health care directives

  • Ensuring your last wishes are achievable

  • Supporting the community with a charitable gift in your will

Will Week is a collaboration between the Manitoba Bar Association, The Winnipeg Foundation and the Public Guardian and Trustee

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Brandon's Largest Garage Sale 2024 (Spring Edition)
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00

Brandon's Largest Garage Sale 2024 (Spring Edition)

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Keystone Centre
9am - 3pm

Open to garage salers, crafters, bakers, and retail vendors. 

Pricing

Admission $3.00 (Children 12 and under FREE)

Tables rent for $35.00 each
All Wall Tables are $40.00 (SOLD OUT)

TABLES ARE SOLD OUT

Payment

Payment Drop-off:

United Way of Brandon and District
#201-1011 Rosser Ave.
Brandon, MB  R7A 0L5

(All cheques to be made payable to United Way of Brandon)

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Central Plains Coats for Kids Collection
May
1
to May 31

Central Plains Coats for Kids Collection

  • United Way in Central Plains (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Do you have gently used winter items that no longer fit your family? Let us take care of them for you. Donate gently used winter gear - coats, boots, ski pants, gloves, mitts, hats, etc. and help those in need stay cozy and protected. Together, let's spread the warmth!

Collection locations:

• Family Resource Centre
• Big Brothers, Big Sisters
• United Way in Central Plains
• Portage la Prairie Regional Library

A second collection will take place in October with distribution of all items in early November.

Contact us at 204-857-4440 for details.

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Portage's Largest Indoor Garage Sale 2024 (Spring Edition)
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00

Portage's Largest Indoor Garage Sale 2024 (Spring Edition)

Saturday, April 20th, 2024

Portage Curling Club
9am - 3pm

Open to garage salers, crafters, bakers, and retail vendors. 

Pricing

Admission $3.00 (Children 12 and under FREE)

Tables rent for $35.00 each
All Wall Tables are $40.00 each

Download and send the fillable form below to reserve your table.
Downloadable PDF Form

Payment

Payment Drop-off:

United Way in Central Plains Region
20 E Saskatchewan Ave., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L2

(All cheques to be made payable to United Way of Brandon)

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Central Plains Touchdown Volunteer & Campaign Breakfast
Apr
4
8:30 AM08:30

Central Plains Touchdown Volunteer & Campaign Breakfast

Central Plains Touchdown Volunteer & Campaign Breakfast

Thursday, April 4, 2024
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment Centre - Main Gallery

Join us for a coffee/tea and light breakfast to celebrate our volunteers and learn about our successes from 2023!

Tickets: $5
Deadline for pre-registered tickets is April 1st, 2024. Otherwise, tickets can be purchased at the door.

Contact us for more information.
204-857-4440
officecp@westcentraluw.ca

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FREE Community Screening of Connecting the Dots Film
Apr
3
6:30 PM18:30

FREE Community Screening of Connecting the Dots Film

FREE Community Screening of Connecting the Dots Film

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Prairie City Cinema

This film is an intimate look at youth mental health from a global perspective, showcasing young voices breaking barriers surrounding youth mental health. Doors open at 6:30. As seating is limited, register for tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/866593914727.

Tickets: FREE - pre-registration is preferred as seats are limited.

Contact us for more information.
204-857-4440
officecp@westcentraluw.ca

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Wheat Kings Skybox Online Auction
Dec
19
6:00 AM06:00

Wheat Kings Skybox Online Auction

December 19th, 6am -9am

Score skybox seats for the Wheat Kings game against the Regina Pats on December 27th in our online auction, thanks to the generous donation from IG Wealth in support of United Way Brandon & District.

QCountry kicks off this auction on Tuesday, December 19th, from 6 am to 9 am.

To place your bid, call or text 204-725-2525

The lucky winner will be revealed on December 20th.

Your bids contribute to a great cause - all proceeds go to United Way.

Special shout-out to Pattison Media and the Keystone Centre for their fantastic contributions.

*Participants must be 18 years or older. Bidding closes at 11 am on December 19th (with possible extensions for high bidding activity). The skybox, valued at $1900, starts with a minimum bid of $500. It accommodates 18 tickets with snacks provided, and drinks are available for purchase.

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Community Fun Lunch
Nov
3
11:45 AM11:45

Community Fun Lunch

  • Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spaghetti Lunch

Friday, November 3, 2023
11:45am – 1pm (Doors open at 11:30am)
Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre

Tickets $25 – Includes salad, spaghetti with sauce, breadstick & dessert with coffee or tea

Order Deadline: Tuesday, October 31, 4:00pm

Hosted by Rhoni from Trident X
PLUS! 50/50 Draw & Rainbow Raffle

Please RSVP at unitedwaycommunity@brandonuw.ca

Sponsored in part by Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre.
All proceeds to benefit the 2023 United Way Fall Campaign.

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Brandon's Largest Garage Sale 2023 (Fall Edition)
Sep
16
9:00 AM09:00

Brandon's Largest Garage Sale 2023 (Fall Edition)

Saturday, September 16th, 2023

Keystone Centre
9am - 3pm

Open to garage salers, crafters, bakers, and retail vendors. 

Pricing

Admission $3.00 (Children 12 and under FREE)

Tables rent for $35.00 each
All Wall Tables are $40.00 (SOLD OUT)

Download and send the fillable form below to reserve your table.
Downloadable PDF Form

Online Form

Payment

Payment Drop-off:

United Way of Brandon and District
#201-1011 Rosser Ave.
Brandon, MB  R7A 0L5

(All cheques to be made payable to United Way of Brandon)

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Campaign Kick-off - Connecting the Dots Screening
Sep
14
4:30 PM16:30

Campaign Kick-off - Connecting the Dots Screening

  • Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A Community Screening on Youth Mental Health
Followed by a panel discussion/ workshop

September 14, 2023
Doors open at 4:30pm
Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium

ABOUT CONNECTING THE DOTS

Connecting the Dots is the first feature documentary of its kind to offer a raw and intimate look at youth mental health from a global perspective. With heart-felt poignant stories of lived experience, the film exclusively showcases young voices breaking barriers surrounding youth mental health. Through highly cinematic and character driven storytelling, Connecting the Dots is emotional, reflective and hopeful. Our future leaders are speaking up. It's time to listen.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Our 2023 Campaign Kick-off begins with a message from our CEO, our new Campaign Chair and goal announcement followed by the feature documentary with panel discussion.

Free event, please register at Eventbrite to reserve seating:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2023-campaign-kick-off-and-community-screening-of-connecting-the-dots-tickets-680158280727?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

#RAISEYOURHAND
CONNECTINGTHEDOTSFILM.COM

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Tools for School
Aug
1
to Aug 28

Tools for School

  • United Way Brandon & District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Supplies can be dropped off at the donations bins set up throughout Brandon. At the end of August, the supplies are collected, boxed up and delivered to all schools in the Brandon School Division. Supplies are available at the schools for students on their first day back.

Supplies can be dropped off at the donations bins set up at these locations:

  • Bell Media

  • Christies Office Supplies

  • Guild Insurance Group

  • Stream N Wood

  • Towers Realty

  • Precision Toyota

  • Brandon Source for Sports

  • Manitoba Public Insurance

  • Keywest Photo

Visit our page Tools For School for details.

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Fusion Credit Union Westman Lip Sync Battle
May
18
6:30 PM18:30

Fusion Credit Union Westman Lip Sync Battle

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Do you lip sync along to songs you know? This is your time to showcase your skills with WESTMAN LIP SYNC BATTLE in support of United Way! Be one of the teams competing head to head in the ultimate challenge or come out for a great night and vote for the best team! It’s always a sell out, so be ready to get your tickets to one night that you will remember!

Houston’s Country Roadhouse
Doors open at 6:30pm
Battle begins at 7:45pm

Entry Fee: $30 (includes Poutine Bar)
Tickets available at Eventbright.ca

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Fusion Credit Union Westman Lip Sync Battle
May
17
6:30 PM18:30

Fusion Credit Union Westman Lip Sync Battle

Thursday, May 17, 2023

Do you lip sync along to songs you know? This is your time to showcase your skills with WESTMAN LIP SYNC BATTLE in support of United Way! Be one of the teams competing head to head in the ultimate challenge or come out for a great night and vote for the best team! It’s always a sell out, so be ready to get your tickets to one night that you will remember!

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Pulled Pork BBQ Drive Thru
May
12
11:30 AM11:30

Pulled Pork BBQ Drive Thru

Pulled Pork BBQ Drive Thru

Friday, May 12, 2023
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Joe Beeverz

$15 meal: Includes Joe Beeverz Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chips & Drink

Pre-Order Deadline: May 10, 2023, 12 noon
Download PDF Form
Online Form

Pre-order only. Please pre-order to ensure you are able to receive your order.
All orders must be picked up. No substitutions. Limited quantities available.

All proceeds to benefit the 2023 United Way Fall Campaign.

Sponsored by Maple Leaf Foods, Joe Beeverz and Kuipers Bakery

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Brandon's Largest Garage Sale 2023
Apr
29
9:00 AM09:00

Brandon's Largest Garage Sale 2023

Saturday, April 29th, 2023

Keystone Centre
9am - 3pm

Open to garage salers, crafters, bakers, and retail vendors. 

Pricing

Admission $2.00 (Children 12 and under FREE)

Tables rent for $30.00 each
All Wall Tables are $35.00

Download and send the fillable form below to reserve your table.
Downloadable PDF Form

Online Form

Payment

Payment Drop-off:

United Way of Brandon and District
#201-1011 Rosser Ave.
Brandon, MB  R7A 0L5

(All cheques to be made payable to United Way of Brandon)

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Holiday Tree Gala
Dec
1
5:30 PM17:30

Holiday Tree Gala

Holiday Tree Gala & Auction

Thursday, December 1, 2022
Victoria Inn, Grand Salon

Tickets: $100

Champagne Reception: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Dinner: 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Auction: Starts at 8:00pm

Deadline to register is November 28. 2022

for more information, contact us at 204-571-8929 or email office@brandonuw.ca

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Community Fun Lunch
Nov
4
11:45 AM11:45

Community Fun Lunch

  • Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spaghetti Lunch

Friday, November 4, 2022
11:45am – 1pm (Doors open at 11:30am)
Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre

Tickets $20 – Includes salad, spaghetti with sauce, breadstick & dessert with coffee or tea

Hosted by Rhoni from Trident X
PLUS! 50/50 Draw & Rainbow Raffle

Please RSVP at unitedwaycommunity@brandonuw.ca

Sponsored in part by Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre.
All proceeds to benefit the 2022 United Way Fall Campaign.

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Brandon's Largest Garage Sale
Sep
17
9:00 AM09:00

Brandon's Largest Garage Sale

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Keystone Centre
9am - 3pm

Open to garage salers, crafters, bakers, and retail vendors. 

Pricing

Admission $2.00 (Children 12 and under FREE)

Tables rent for $30.00 each
All Wall Tables are $35.00

Download and send the fillable form below to reserve your table.
Downloadable PDF Form
Online Form

Payment

Payment Drop-off:

United Way of Brandon and District
#201-1011 Rosser Ave.
Brandon, MB  R7A 0L5

(All cheques to be made payable to United Way of Brandon)

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Eats & Treats Fundraiser
Jul
4
to Jul 31

Eats & Treats Fundraiser

  • United Way Brandon & District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

July 4 – July 31, 2022

United Way is teaming up with Chez Angela to bring you Eats & Treats!

Download your order form

Pick and choose from a variety of items including:

Frozen Cookie Dough - $20

We make all our cookies with love using flour, butter and eggs from growers and producers right here in Manitoba. There are even six delicious flavours to choose from. Please note that for groups of less than 30 fundraisers, you can choose one group, either the “Classics” selections or from the “Favourites”.

CLASSICS:

All-The-Chocolate – A rich, chocolatey creation with cocoa and three kinds of chocolate chips.

Classic Chocolate Chip – The perfect dunker, just like Grandma used to make.

Oatmeal Cranberry & White Chocolate – It’s got oats and whole grains…must be healthy, right?!

Your cookie dough will come frozen. You simply thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then scoop it in individual portions onto a sheet pan to bake for fresh & awesome goodness. Each bucket of cookies costs $20 and will give you 20 to 30 delectable cookies, depending on your scoop size.
$5 from every sale will go to United Way.

“Because Local” Coffee Card - $75

For $75 you get a free coffee refill whenever you bring in your clean, reusable cup for a whole year for our French Roast coffee. We can’t wait to learn your name, see your smiling-behind-the-mask face and serve you daily…or twice daily! The card must be registered on first use and is non-refundable and non-transferable. You will get special offers and exclusive discounts throughout the year. But you never have to buy anything, just stop by with a clean mug and a kind attitude!

Stone Hearth Pizza Punch Cards - $150

Our stone hearth pizzas are one of the best kept secrets in Brandon. Fresh, local ingredients including meats, cheese and veggies baked with our in-house sauce on our garlic oregano sourdough pizza dough. Each card gets you eight incredible pizzas. Use whenever you like! $12 from every sale will go to United Way.

Artisan Bread Punch Cards - $50

Each of the five squares on your Artisan Bread Punch Card can be redeemed for any single loaf of artisan bread, or for two of our fresh-baked baguettes Parisiennes – perfect for yourself, or a gift for someone you love. $50 per card. $5 from every sale will go to United Way.

Gift Certificates - $20

Food is an easy way to show you care - and an easy way to make sure that the person you care about gets the freshest food is to let them pick it up themselves! Our $20 gift certificates are redeemable for any fresh baked goods, meal kits and in-house drinks. $2 from every sale will go to United Way.

Call 204-571-8929 or email community@brandonuw.ca for more information on how to order!

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RBC Lip Sync Battle
Jun
9
6:30 PM18:30

RBC Lip Sync Battle

Houston’s Country Roadhouse

You lip sync along to songs you know.  You lip sync to songs you only know 3 words too!  You even lip sync songs in other languages.  This is your time to relive junior high assemblies with the United Way Brandon & District epic LIP SYNC BATTLE!  Be one of the teams competing head to head in the ultimate challenge!  It’s always a sell out, so be ready to get your tickets to one night that you will remember!

Doors open at 6:30 pm
Battle begins at 7:45 pm

Tickets $30 - Includes Poutine Bar
Limited number of tickets go on sale May 17, 2022, 12noon

Tickets available @ Eventbright.ca

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Community Fun Lunch
Dec
1
11:30 AM11:30

Community Fun Lunch

Victoria Inn & Conference Centre

Restrictions may have changed how we can do things, but we are still going to make sure that everyone can enjoy the Victoria Inn’s Spaghetti Lunch that has become synonymous with the Community Fun Lunch! Our first thought is always the health and safety of the community, and therefore we have changed the Spaghetti Lunch to a drive through at the Victoria Inn on December 1. All lunches will include a raffle ticket for a live 2:30pm draw for one of four $50 gift cards courtesy of Shoppers Mall. Order quickly as our spring BBQ sold out and we are only selling up to 500 lunches! email office@brandonuw.ca for information/order.

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Giving Tuesday
Nov
26
to Nov 30

Giving Tuesday

  • United Way Brandon & District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in paying it forward this Giving Tuesday, November 30th. Open a door for someone, give them a loonie for the shopping cart or buy a coffee for the next person in line. Let’s pay it forward this Giving Tuesday - Like, share and comment on our social media pages (@UnitedWayBdn). All participants will be entered into a draw to WIN a Marley Bluetooth speaker.

Entry deadline is November 30th at 5 pm.
Draw will be December 1st streamed LIVE on our social media pages.

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Holiday Tree Auction
Nov
25
5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Tree Auction

Victoria Inn & Conference Centre - Grand Salon

Live auction starts at 6:00 pm | Tickets $15 (includes meal)

Ho Ho Ho-ld on!!  This is one tree auction that’s fun and super rewarding.  How will you feel when your tree gets delivered to a deserving family that needs to choose between paying rent or giving their children a warm and delightful holiday experience?  Past participants say that this is one of the most rewarding moments of their entire year!  Each team is given a tree, and the rest is up to them!  Spread joy and fun for families. Purchase your tickets at events@brandonuw.ca

Hosted by Jesse Campbell of Fraser Auction Service Ltd.
All proceeds go to the United Way Community Fund.

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2021 Campaign Kick Off Week
Sep
13
to Sep 17

2021 Campaign Kick Off Week

  • United Way Brandon & District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

September 13th – Campaign Launch at Riverbank Discovery Centre Festival Park

September 14th – Day of Caring for Seniors (spreading smiles through music and fun at Personal Care Homes in Brandon & Virden)

September 15th – Bare Necessities Drive at Bounce FM / Pure Country (2940 Victoria Ave)

September 16th – Community Action Day (non-profit volunteer projects)

September 17th – 3 Club Monte Golf Tournament at Glen Lea Golf Course

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Coats for Kids Collection
Sep
1
to Sep 30

Coats for Kids Collection

The Annual United Way Coats for Kids Collection drive. Our Coats for Kids Program is a way to keep our community warm. We provide children and youth with winter coats, toques, mittens and scarves to fight the cold.

Drop-off Locations:

Brandon Cleaners | 349 9th St, Brandon, MB R7A 4A8,

United Way Brandon & District | 201-1011 Rosser Ave. Brandon, MB

Shoppers Mall Brandon

Is your school, agency or group needing coats for distribution to those that will otherwise go without? Contact our office at 204-571-8929 or email office@brandonuw.ca. Together, we will arrange your pick up of what you need to keep those you protect warm this coming winter. A major thank you to Brandon Cleaners for ensuring that all are clean and ready to be handed out.

For more details, visit our Coats for Kids section.

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3 Club Monty Golf Tournament
Jun
11
9:00 AM09:00

3 Club Monty Golf Tournament

The annual United Way Brandon & District golf tournament returns in 2021!  Join us for a 3 Club Monte Tourney, with 2 different tee-off times. 

Are you a serious golfer?  Perhaps the 9 am tee-off is for you.  Are you a more relaxed golfer that prefers more of an ‘entertaining’ game?  Then the 1:30 tee-off time is for you!                                                            

WHAT IS 3 CLUB MONTE?  Hosted at Brandon's challenging Par 35 Deer Ridge Golf Course, it's going to be extra challenging when each golfer only has 3 clubs... and one of them is the putter! No sharing!!

For more details and to register your team, contact the United Way of Brandon & District office at 204-571-8929 or email events@brandonuw.ca. Space is limited.

All provincial health guidelines precautions apply.

Download
Registration Form
Sponsor Form

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Week of Caring
Apr
26
to Apr 30

Week of Caring

  • United Way Brandon & District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Helping out our community around the community!

26th Day of Caring for Seniors

27th Bare Necessities Drive

28th Mental/Physical Wellness Day

29th Random Acts of Kindness Day

30th Community in Action Day

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