Invests $100,000 in youth-serving initiatives across Manitoba
Stock Symbol: MBT
WINNIPEG, May 12, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, on Manitoba Day in honour of
Manitoba's birthday and MTS's commitment to its home province, MTS
announces the 10 organizations selected to receive the first series of
$10,000 Future First grants, and to highlight and celebrate their valuable work in the
community.
The inaugural MTS Future First Community Grant recipients are:
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Art City - Circle of Courage
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage la Prairie - Go Girls!
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Broadway Neighbourhood Centre - Just TV
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Conseil Jeunesse Provincial - L'Élan
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DASCH - The Scrap Came Back
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École Opasquia School, The Pas MB - Genius Hour
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FortWhyte Alive - FortWhyte Farms
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Making Waves Winnipeg - Making Waves Summer Camp
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Manitoba School Improvement Program - The Peaceful Village
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Manitoba Wheelchair Sport Association - Mini Paralympic Camp
"When you see the amazing work so many individuals and organizations are
doing for youth in our province and the impact it has on our community,
you realize what an opportunity we have, as a company, as citizens, to
be part of something extraordinary," said Pierre Blouin, Chief
Executive Officer. "The calibre of this year's Future First applications and the support Manitobans expressed for the organizations
through the first ever public online voting campaign are a testament to
the generosity and community spirit Manitobans are known for. It's been
an incredible experience, and MTS Future First is just getting started."
To learn more about the recipient organizations, and the work they do
for Manitoba youth, visit mts.ca/grants.
Last week, MTS employees from across Manitoba surprised the
organizations receiving the grants. To see the reaction of the
organizations and the impact MTS Future First has had since the program launched in December 2013, click here.
"On behalf of all of us at MTS throughout Manitoba, I offer our sincere
congratulations to the 10 Future First community grant recipients for
2014, and our appreciation to all organizations who applied and to all
Manitobans who voted," added Mr. Blouin.
About MTS Future First
MTS Future First: Connecting Today's Youth to Tomorrow is a multi-faceted community investment program that includes
sponsorships, grants, donations, scholarships, employee volunteerism
and fundraising programs to help in the advancement of Manitoba youth
and reflects MTS's philosophy of investing and giving back to our
community. The program articulates a clear vision for MTS's ongoing
contribution to a thriving economy fueled by a vibrant, diverse
workforce - one nurtured in healthy communities that provide
opportunity and optimism for our young people. In 2013, MTS donated
more than 1% of its pre-tax profits to charitable purposes in
Manitoba. For more information about Future First, please visit www.mts.ca/futurefirst, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About MTS
MTS is the leading full-service communications provider for residential
and business customers in Manitoba. The company's suite of products and
services include the latest in wireless technology, high-speed
Internet, an award-winning IPTV service, voice services, home security,
and an extensive range of business solutions. A technology leader, MTS
operates advanced wireless networks delivering the best coverage for
Manitobans with its 4G, CDMA and Wi-Fi wireless networks and is
investing to build out its extensive fibre-to-the-home network in over
20 Manitoba communities. MTS's momentum is fuelled by the knowledge,
skills and spirit of its 3,000 Manitoba-based employees. With over 100
years of operations, MTS is rooted firmly in the community and is a
proud sponsor of the MTS Centre, home to the NHL's Winnipeg Jets. MTS
is wholly owned by Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. which is listed on
the TSX (trading symbol: MBT). For information on MTS's products and
services, please visit www.mts.ca.
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