CN CN on April 16 announced that it will donate C$500,000 to support two organizations in Winnipeg near the Company’s Campus. The funding, the Class I says, “will advance programs that help individuals, families as well as Indigenous youth in the Winnipeg area who are currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness.” “At CN, safety is a core value, and that commitment extends beyond the railway to the communities where CN railroaders live and work,” the Class I said. “These donations are part of CN’s broader commitment, through its Railroaders for Change initiative, to support the safety and well-being of its neighbors, particularly those at risk of homelessness.” “Addressing the growing challenge of homelessness requires collaboration, compassion, and long-term commitment. We are proud to support organizations that are making a meaningful difference for individuals, families and Indigenous youth at risk of homelessness in Winnipeg. At CN, our commitment to safety extends beyond our tracks and into the communities we serve, by helping create safer, more supportive pathways to housing and stability,” said CN Vice-President – Safety and Environment Mark Grubbs. According to CN, the donation will support two local organizations: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) “to expand programs and services that deliver both immediate relief and long-term stability for individuals at risk of homelessness.” Each organization will receive a grant of C$250,000 to help their clients “remain safely housed, access critical resources, support, and cultural connections.” It will also help clients avoid…
