Register for the Cost of Poverty Experience in Winnipeg on November 7th!

The Cost of Poverty Experience invites you to step into the shoes of individuals and families facing the daily realities of poverty. Through this interactive poverty simulation, you will gain a deeper understanding of the tough choices people must make and the impact those decisions have on every part of life.

This experience is a transformative opportunity to listen, reflect, and consider how our communities can respond with relational care and wise action.

Note: All participants must be age 14 or older.

HOW CAREPORTAL WORKS

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A blue illustration of a house with surrounding trees and children playing outside, with the caption 'Gardening, gardening, an outdoor activity, it’s more fun than you think.'

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CarePortal Open Requests in Winnipeg

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PARTNERING CHURCHES

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What our partner churches and agencies are saying…

“I had the great privilege of helping [a church responder] move a donated queen-size bed in pristine condition to a Grandmother caring for her three grandchildren. [The responder] easily found points of connection with the Grandmother, and Grandmother was open and receptive to receiving a donated bed. Grandmother felt heard, seen and respected by [the responder]. It was beautiful to watch!”

Agency Feedback
“I got to watch a 2 year old crawl into his new Paw Patrol bed for the first time. He was so happy! The children’s Mom was so tickled when she opened the box and started pulling out the new crib for her baby. She couldn’t believe her eyes. I was moved to see how these small gifts blessed a young Mom and her children. What a privilege for me to be the hands and feet of Christ!”

Church Feedback
“CarePortal provided support and assistance to a young family that had fallen on hard times. They are strength based, accessible and reliable. I will continue to utilize this support as needed and will encouraged other family service workers to do the same.”

Agency Feedback
“Using CarePortal gave our congregation members an opportunity to meet someone in our community and we were so happy to be able to connect, have great conversations and help in such a practical way. We look forward to connecting with 'grandma' again soon.”

Church Feedback
“We love connecting with people in our community and the platform makes it possible to find family who are open to that connection.”

Church Feedback
“Thank you so much for fulfilling the request for this family. They have been grateful for the furniture that were provided to them via the Care Portal Services. It has definitely made their home more comfortable and livelier. The family members were all thankful of the kindness and generosity of everyone involved in this wonderful program and community.”

Agency Feedback
“I love the opportunity to connect with families in my community who I wouldn't know about otherwise.”

Church Feedback
“Meeting Grandma and the two grandsons she is raising was so awesome! Because of a connection over a car seat, pull ups and wipes, she shared with us some of her current struggles with today's economy and how her community depends on her to gather and connects with neighbors. She shared how she used to organize block parties in this low income neighborhood but hasn't been able to do it for a few years. Right away the wheels were turning in our minds to find a way to come along side her and help the block party continue! We are excited to see how this relationship might grow!”

Church Feedback