In the Media


We invite you to learn more about our programs & services by viewing our videos and listening to our appearances on podcasts. Click the links below!

PODCASTS AND RADIO INTERVIEWS:

BeCause & Effect Podcast: The Winnipeg Foundation

Our Executive Director, Karen Velthuys, discussed how learning remotely due to COVID has affected students, the stigma that continues to surround learning disabilities and ADHD, and how mental health can be adversely affected if learning disabilities aren’t properly diagnosed and managed.

BECAUSE RADIO: THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION

Karen discusses Learning Disabilities Awareness Month with Host, Robert Zirk.


TELEVISION INTERVIEWS:

We are grateful for the support we receive from local news outlets that allow us to tell our stories and provide education to the community on learning disabilities and ADHD.

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Fast Pitch - 1st Runner Up!

The Winnipeg Foundation’s Fast Pitch is a coaching program to help build the capacity of (and create visibility for) Winnipeg’s charitable sector. On February 26, 2020, twelve presenters, including Karen, delivered powerful, high-energy cases for support (in 3 minutes or less!) about their organizations.

Click the link below to watch Karen’s winning pitch. She was the 1st runner up!


PUBLISHED ARTICLES:

We are proud to be a part of this family's journey

This father and son duo have been a part of our programming for over 2 years. Walter is a stroke victim, and before our Arrowsmith program, Timothy could only read 15 words. Today, Walter is back at work and Timothy has gone up several reading levels.

New programs address gap in STEM learning for kids

Our new STEM programs were featured in Engineering Canada’s newsletter. These programs have been an opportunity for us to address our students’ natural gifts with technology.

Helping kids learn, one day at a time

Our dedicated volunteer Armenia Evaristo was featured in the Winnipeg Free Press for her work at our learning centre. Thank you for all your support Armenia - We are a better place because of your time and dedication!