The ECAM Board of Directors is committed to making a positive and lasting impact in Manitoba by supporting charitable organizations that strengthen our communities and improve outcomes for Manitobans.

To support this commitment, ECAM selects Charities of Choice for a five-year term aligned with the Association's Strategic Plan. This sustained commitment provides the selected charities with greater predictability for planning and budgeting, while allowing ECAM to build a meaningful, long-term relationship with the organizations.

ECAM membership also plays an important role in this process, with members having the opportunity to nominate charities that reflect their values and are meaningful to them. Through this approach, ECAM strengthens its connection to Manitoba communities and helps make a positive difference where it matters most.

ECAM 2023-2028 Charities of Choice

Sam's Foundation was created to work with Canadian youth, particularly those in crisis and to help them receive the support needed to retake control of their lives and ensure positive outcomes. The foundation works to educate and challenge adults and youth alike to choose empathy and action over silence and to live their lives with purpose.

Make-A-Wish Canada grants life-changing wishes to children with critical illness. Funds raised through Sled-arama: Ride for Kids is donated to Make-A-Wish.

Keeping Kenzi Close is a family-led community initiative and annual fundraising effort. It was created by Corinne and Kris Kopansky in memory of their six-month-old daughter, Kenzi, who passed away from acute appendicitis in 2025.

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