Purpose Statement: The Spence Neighbourhood Association works with the people of Spence to revitalize and renew their community in the areas of health, safety, community economic development, and housing and neighbourhood image.

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Employment Opportunities

Garden of Eatin’ Project Coordinator
 Youth Outreach Worker


Ellice Street Festival 2009



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Spring Clean Up 2009



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Food Resilience, a low income goulash

Last fall the Community Research Hub was approached by the Manitoba Food Charter to conduct a food assessment in Spence neighbourhood. What has emerged is a rich account of the realities of food for people with low income. Our conversations with people on low income demonstrated food resilience based on seven themes: health issues, personal patterns, food strategies, community supports, institutional supports, juggling finances, and dreams and visions.

We’ve finished the report, but we hope this is the beginning of more discussion. Take a moment to ‘chew it over’ on your own or even better, with others.

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Tool Lending Library

The Tool Lending Library is located at 459 Furby and open to the community every second week during summer time.
To become a member please contact the Skills Bank at 783-9401.

Skills Bank and SNA are seeking community residents help with donations. we are seeking drill bits, Garden tillers, Circular saw, any power tools, etc. Please contact the Skills Bank if you have anything to donate: 783-9401
All tools will be used for, improving the image of the community, assisting inner city residents with completing jobs, and supporting the community gardens to grow food locally!

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1stJobs 4 Youth

Applications 2009
1st Jobs 4 Youth is a summer work and job training program for local youth ages 16-18. Fall work placements with local employers are available for graduates of this program. Learn how to lead children’s activities, assist the community in the Tool Lending Library or learn how to landscape, compost and garden in Spence Neighbourhood’s community garden.

New this Year!
Get ready for the 1st Jobs 4 Youth Job Fair on June 13th, 2009 by attending the Job Fair Orientation Workshop Saturday June 6th, @ the Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre, 430 Langside 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Meet and greet Spence Neighbourhood Association Program Coordinators: Allison Besel, Cortney Sinclair, Kate Dykman and Kathryn MacKenzie.

To register:
For the Job Fair and Orientation Workshop call Leslie 1st Jobs 4 Youth Coordinator @ 783-0290 or email
firstjobs@spenceneighbourhood.org

To apply:
  • Download an application from this website;
  • Pick one up @ The Spence Neighbourhood Association office 615 Ellice Avenue
  • The Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre 430 Langside Street, front office
  • Your local School Career Guidance Councillor or call 783-0290.



    • Winnipeg Rent Net

    Winnipeg Rent Net offers a web-site database that makes it easier for people to find affordable rental housing. Visit winnipegrentnet.ca for affordable house and apartment listings. The website is also a one-stop-shop for agencies that assist low income individuals, homeless individuals, or people at-risk of becoming homeless.