Westland Donors are the lifeline of the Westland Foundation.
Donors make a tremendous difference to inner-Winnipeg youth striving to create a better future through post-secondary education. Because of their generosity, the Westland Foundation Education Fund has reached over two million dollars and continues to grow.
We offer a heartfelt thank you to the many incredible donors who give generously in support of post-secondary education for inner-Winnipeg youth.
James Cohen, Gendis Inc.
James Cohen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gendis Inc, believes that education plays a huge role in making the world a better place.
James is the 2018 Westland Foundation Education Fund Breakfast Sponsor. His longtime connection to Westland began when friend and past Westland Foundation President, Phil Burns invited him to the Westland golf tournament in 1994. He currently serves as an honorary board member and is a loyal supporter of the fundraising breakfast.
James’ community service extends far into the community. He is the Board Chair of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and sits on the board of the Manitoba Museum.
In addition to committing time and talent to his community, James and his wife Linda McGarvin-Cohen have also been generous financially. In 2012 the couple donated money
to Winnipeg Harvest to fund the purchase of a refrigerated truck to assist in picking up surplus leftover food for redistribution to the city’s hungry. In 2013 they made a significant donation to the Assiniboine Park Zoo for its greatly-expanded Amur tiger exhibit.
Thanks to James’ belief in corporate responsibility, Gendis Inc. also has a long history of corporate giving and is a proud supporter of many local and national organizations and charities. It supports many community projects involved in arts and culture, healthcare, education, and poverty reduction projects. In 2015, Gendis Inc. received the Downtown Winnipeg Biz Place-Making Award for its downtown beautification efforts.
"What the company supports and believes in brings a sense of pride to the business and its employees. It makes employees feel proud and feel good about helping others," says James.
James is proud to be a part of the Westland Foundation because of its focus on inner-Winnipeg education. He is especially inspired by the stories of inner-Winnipeg students who have been helped by the Foundation.
“The stories that come from our Westland Scholars reminds those of us who live in the suburbs of the challenges facing the broader community. It reconnects us with issues that truly affect us all,” says James.
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MEET THE WESTLAND DONORS
The below list includes donors and event sponsors from 2009 to 2021. The Foundation is working on an accurate and complete donor list. Please advise us of any additions or corrections.
ORGANIZATION
Auchinleck Real Estate Inc.
Banfield Commercial Properties Group
Bee-Clean Building Maintenance Inc.
Caribbean Canada Heart Health Education
Carpathia Credit Union Limited
Cream Asset Management Inc.
David L. Moore Law Corporation
Dr. Alfred E. Deacon Medical Research Foundation Inc.
Dr. RJ Lecker James Shaen Ltd.
Fast Law Corporation
Fernoc Group Ltd.
Franklin Templeton Investments
Graham Construction & Engineering
Hold Zone Inc.
Industrial Alliance Securities
Institute of Corporate Directors
JAR Drywall Ltd.
Kingsford Development
Manitoba Chinese Women's Association
Manitoba Community Services Council
Manitoba School Boards Association
Mematt Investments Ltd.
National Bank Financial Wealth Management
Northern Hotel
Os76 Developments Inc.
Parkash Investments Ltd.
Paul R. Hesse Law Corporation
Pizza Pizza
Philippe Richer Law Corporation
Professional Transport Driver Training School
Prystanski Law Corporation
Rackash Investments
Ranger Insurance
Ran-Roy Holdings Inc
RBC Financial Markets
RBC Royal Bank
Red River College’s Culinary Arts
Richardson Financial Group Limited
SEI Investments
Southeast Resource Development Council Corp.
Stephen N Rosenfield CPA Corp.
Stuart Olson Construction Ltd.
The City of Winnipeg Charitable Fund
The Consumer Protection Office
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba
The Megill-Stephenson Company Ltd.
The University of Winnipeg Foundation
Tim Hortons - Morris, MB
Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
Valley Powder Coating (2005) Ltd.
Vendome Hotel
Wellington West Foundation Inc.
Widows Sons Motorcycle Association
Windsor Hotel
Winning Women of Winnipeg
INDIVIDUAL
Abosh, Allan
Adams, Dr. Chris
Aitkenhead, Michelle
Akman, Daniel
Allard, Councillor Matt
Allen, Kathy
Alvaro, Ruben
August, Jim & Sharon
Averbach, Michael
Barber, Stephen
Barnard, Dr. David T.
Barrett, Douglas
Beauchamp, Vince
Bell, Tyler J.
Bellringer, Carol & Greg
Bettens, Jamie
Birdsall, Charlene
Bisnett, Bonnie
Blankstein, Daniel
Bonten, Laurie
Borys, Stephen D.
Brennan, Steven
Brotchie, Doneta
Browaty, Councillor Jeff
Burns, Charles
Burns, Dr. CM
Burns, Kanning
Burns, Phil
Burns, Rogers
Cabungcal, Charlie
Campbell, Loraine
Carstairs, Sharon
Chambers, Councillor Markus
Champagne, Ken
Chan, Fong
Chan, Karl
Christianson, Terry
Christie, James & Janice
Clunie, Patricia
Coates, Catherine
Cohen, James
Collins, Katherine
Corbel, Catherine
Corrin, Brian
Cox, MLA Cathy
Crabbe, Ray
Cram, Donna
Curry, Nic
Dagdick, George & Doreen
Danes, Richard
Dark, James
De Leeuw, Marcel
Desrochers, Larry
Diamond, Robert
Dobson, Kerrie
Doering, Patricia
Donkervoort, Marty
Dornan, Douglas
Driver, Ari
Dubnicoff, Aaron
Duguid, MP Terry
Eadie, Councillor Ross
Eckert, Stuart
Ejeckam, Reg
Fages, Melvin
Feasy, Ken
Feierstein, Dr. Michele
Fernandez, Princess
Feuer, Janice
Fielding, MLA Scott
Filmon, Gary
Filmon, David
Finkleman, Dr. Allan
Fischer, Laurie
Fisher, Andrew
Fleishman, Ellen
Francis, Marc
Garcia, Alyssa
Gerrard, MLA Dr. Jon
Gillingham, Councillor Scott
Gilroy, Councillor Cindy
Gilroy, Ernie & Wendy
Girourd, Monica & Denis
Glass, David
Gorenstein, Laurence
Goszer, Elliott
Greenberg, Al
Greschuk, Shelley
Grinshteyn, Elena
Hammond, Gregory & HJ
Hanson, Gregg & Mary
Harasymuk, Allen & Beverley
Hardy, Judy
Harper, Robert
Hartle, Darryl
Hatherly, Jason
Hayes, Ken
Helper, Dr. Michael
Hooke, Kevin & Laurie
Horosko, Andrew & Linda
Houston, Ian and Karen
Hughes, Robert & Marnie
Huynh, Vinh & Rebecca
Hyde, Robert
Hyde Laurel
Hyman, Gary
Ireland, David
Jacks, Allan
Jackson, R. Douglas
Johnston, Frederick
Johnston, Kelly
Juce, Michael
Kampen, Nadine
Karlaftis, Brooke
Kelly, Jonas
Kerr, Michael
Kilfoyle, Jon & Jennifer
Killeen, Timothy
Kirbyson, Brad
Kirton, Brad
Kmet, Nadia
Komistek, Ben & Gloria
Kozlowski, Hanna
Kraayaveld, Serena
Kulathungam, Trisha
Kuz, Tony & Lillian
Lambkin, Kelly
Lazareck, Jack
Lecomte, MLA Janice-Morley
Lee, Kenneth
LeMaister, Janice
Lemke, Terri
Lewandowski, Joan & Kuzia, Henry
Liba, Jeff
Mackie, Cam & Oulton, Doris Mae
Magnus, Dean & Sandra
Mailhot, Paul
Marcelino, Flor
Markham, Gary
Martin, Lee Ann
Mayer, Colleen
Mayes, Councillor Brian
Mazur, Robert
McCabe, Dr. Glen
Mercer, Doug
Merkens, Paul & Friends of Justin Silicz
Michaw, Sandra Greenberg
Millican, Dan
Mirwaldt, Colleen
Moar, Margaret
Moffat, Craig
Monchamp, Bryan
Morantz, Martin
Mortimer, David & Colleen
Moskal, Jodi
Mulvale, James
Murrell, Charlotte
Muyunda, Florence
Neufeld, D.
Neufeld, Werner & Elma
Newransky, Steve
Ore, Alice
Orlikow, Councillor John
O'Shaugnessy M.
Osiowy, Carla
Pagtakhan, Mike
Parkes, Debra
Pascua, Noel & Maria Theresa
Patenaude, Joanne
Peikoff, Dr. Marshall
Percy, Bill & Angelica
Perrin, Robert & Barbara
Phillips, Keith & Donna
Pollack, Hart
Prefontain, Guy
Price, Julie
Provinciano, Nellie
Prystanski, John
Rehbein, Lynne & Bob
Reid, Mark Gordon
Reimer, Rick & Laura
Rempel, Donald
Reynolds, Janina
Rice, Richard
Roller, Carena
Ross, Monica
Rossie, Vittorio
Roussin, Diane
Rybuck, Howard
Salm, Rod
Samborski, Therese
Santos, Councillor Vivian
Santos, Aldrin
Saper, Zivan
Saranchuk, Paul
Sarbit, Samuel
Sarreal, Marites
Saunders, Elizabeth
Sawchuk, Darren
Kraayaveld, Serena
Kulathungam, Trisha
Schneider, Donna
Schulz, Dr. Jennifer
Sealy, Glen
Seniuk, Eric
Shaff, Phil
Sharma, Councillor Devi
Shaw, Capt. Philip
Silicz, Estate of Justin
Silicz, Michael
Silicz, Walter
Silverman, Bruce
Smart, Jeff
Smith, Johnston
Smoluk, Adam
Spring, Charlie & Dayna
Stardom, Eleanor
Stedronsky, A.
Steeves, Gord
Steiman, Rodney
Streuber, Donald & Jennifer
Streutker, Ian
Sveinson, Kate M.
Swandel, J.
Taraschuk, Rick
Taronno, Ruth
Teitsma, MLA James
Tetley, Diane
Tetrault, Robert & Michelle
Teunis, Tony
Thompson, Natalie
Thompson, Susan LLD; OM
Tiburcio, Celedonia
Todaschuk, Sylvia
Todaschuk, Rosemarie
Toews, Janet
Trask, Brandon
Trask, Wendy
Trimbee, Dr. Anette
Tyler, Robert
Vandal, MP Dan
Wagner, Lorraine
Waldman, Gary
Walker, Janet
Walsh, Sherri
Warkentine, Bonnie
Watt, Destiny
West, Patricia
Wheeler, Althea
White, Grant
Wilson, Geordie
Wyant, Raymond
Yakimoski, MLA Blair
Yan, Gary
Yeo, Greg
Yun, Jeremy
Zyla, Pamela