Take Pride Winnipeg gets grant funding from Manitoba government [Video]

A local organization is getting a financial boost to help Winnipeggers take pride in their community.

The province has awarded a $46,000 grant to Take Pride Winnipeg.

The funding will enable the charity to organize cleanups and help educate Manitobans on the importance of waste diversion, recycling, and keeping communities litter-free.

In a press release, Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt, praised the organization for its efforts.

“Small steps like picking up litter can have a big impact in our communities and we would like to thank Take Pride Winnipeg for its role in making Manitoba cleaner and greener,” said Schmidt.

Each year Take Pride also teams up with businesses, schools, and community groups to clean up streets, parks and playgrounds.

Today, H.S. Paul School students hosted Take Pride and its own Earth Day community clean-up.

Tom Ethans, Executive Director of Take Pride Winnipeg, noted how teaming up with youths can …