WINNIPEG – MTS has revealed the names of this year's ten recipients of its Future First grants, a community grant program focused on improving the lives of the province’s young people.
The 2015 MTS Future First $10,000 grants recipients are:
– Big Brothers Big Sisters of Morden-Winkler: Kicks for Kids
– Gaining Resources Our Way Inc.: G.R.O.W in Gimli
– Brandon University: Opportunities for Youth – Mini University
– The Pas Action Centre: After School Program
– Siloam Mission: Exit Up! – Winnipeg
– Motivate Canada: GEN7 Aboriginal Role Model Program – Cross Lake
– Career & Employment Youth Services: Stepping Stones – Brandon
– Rainbow Resource Centre: Youth Educating Against Homophobia (YEAH!) – Winnipeg
– Ma Mawi-Wi-Chi-Itata Centre Inc.: Indigenous Girls Voices & Choices – Winnipeg
– Wayfinders Manitoba Inc.: After School Mentorship/Wellness – Winnipeg
"Since moving to Manitoba at the start of the year, I have been struck by the tremendous sense of community and shared values in this great province”, said CEO Jay Forbes, in a statement. “For the past three weeks, Manitobans made their voices heard and voted for the organization they believe should receive one of these grants. While the organizations selected address a variety of needs, they share a true desire to enhance the lives of youth in Manitoba, and MTS is proud to help them do just that."
Click here for more about the ten recipient organizations and the work they are doing on behalf of Manitoba's youth.
