Central Station snags funds to spruce up its story

Central Station Community Centre will benefit from the latest round of support through Red River Mutual's 'Spruce Up Your Story' initiative.
    
This year, the insurance company is awarding over $150,000 to 10 communities across Manitoba and Saskatchewan through its sponsorship campaign that helps to restore well-worn but well-lived spaces at the heart of communities.

“We’re thrilled to see the enthusiastic response this initiative is still getting in its fourth year, there were many worthwhile submissions, and it was hard to pick just 10 recipients. We’re excited to see the impact these projects will have in their communities,” says CEO, Brenda Gibson. "We’re committed to helping make a positive impact in the communities and neighbourhoods we do business in. Learning about our communities needs and building connections with them is something we look forward to, and we’re grateful to be a part of their stories."

Central Station, along with the 9 other recipients, were selected out of a record 317 submissions to the program and will use its funding on a front porch which will serve as an open invitation for connection and community. 

The submitted renovation or beautification projects were evaluated based on community use and significance, their commitment to sustainability, opportunities for volunteerism, and connections to a local insurance brokerage. The projects will begin this summer and will be overseen by Red River Mutual in partnership with each community space. 

The Spruce Up Your Story initiative started in 2020 and, since then, has provided over $500,000 to support community projects in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.