Krystyne Hastings, 22, is a former Marymound youth in care placed in the Marygrove Group Home at age 9 due to a neglectful and abusive home. Prior to coming to Marymound, she was bounced around from various foster homes before settling at Marygrove, a group home for...
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The Sisters of the Good Shepherd Generational Impact
Mar 3, 2016
Even though they have left Marymound, the impact of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd continues to be felt today. Sister Lorraine recently shared an email she received from Maureen, a former youth at Marymound many years ago. The message was one of gratitude and...
Marymound launches Capital Campaign at Chamber Luncheon
Dec 15, 2015
December 15, 2015 - Marymound publicly announced its Capital Campaign to raise $5 million for the phase II home of its Mental Health and Complex Needs Centre at the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Preceding the Premier’s State of the Province Address, Marymound...
Marymound Sexual Abuse Treatment Program vital service to community
Nov 23, 2015
Long waiting list for sex-abuse counseling-- Specialized recovery program helps young victims cope with trauma By: Jessica Botelho-Urbanski Marymound's sexual-abuse treatment program for children and families has about a six-month waiting list because the need for...
NHLPA Charity Fashion Show to benefit Marymound
Oct 27, 2015
Get your tickets now to support Marymound! Marymound was fortunate to be chosen as a Charity of Choice for the inaugural NHL Players Association (NHPLA) Charity Fashion Show on December 8, 2015 at the RBC Convention Centre. Winnipeg Jets/Manitoba Moose player Jay...
Marymound youth gives back through Hilary Druxman design
Oct 15, 2015
Better Winnipeg: Local jewelry designer enlists teen’s help for philanthropy piece By Eva Kovacs Community Producer Global News Local jewelry designer Hilary Druxman has created many beautiful philanthropy pieces over the years to raise money for different non-profit...
Ryan’s life changing experience
Jul 2, 2015
Ryan has completed gender reassignment and has been living as a man for 11 years in Vancouver. Ryan will be respected by addressing him only by his present name and by the use of male pronouns. This is his story. Ryan entered Marymond in 1996 about to turn 17. He had...
Former Marymound youth calls to say thank you.
Jun 16, 2015
June 16, 2015 -Marymound received a voicemail recently from a young woman who was in our care in 2009. Deanna stayed in the former Alternatives unit and wanted to express her gratitude and appreciation for what Marymound has meant to her life. As a chronic runaway...
Michael Champagne to host Marymound Annual Family & Cultural Day
Jun 2, 2015
Wednesday, June 3 from 1 p.m.- 6 p.m. at 442 Scotia Street June 2, 2015, Winnipeg, MB: One of Winnipeg’s favourite annual community events returns tomorrow with a new host and a great line-up of local entertainment that celebrates First Nations and Métis culture....
Marymound Corporate Climb for Kids challenges Investors Group employees
May 1, 2015
Taking stairs instead of elevators to support children in need May 1, 2015, Winnipeg, MB - Over 130 Investors Group employees are partaking in Marymound’s Corporate Climb for Kids initiative starting Monday, May 4th at 447 Portage Avenue in the One Canada Centre...