To be the charity of choice in Manitoba that helps every child in need so they can reach their full potential.
Our Mission
Stepping in where government, healthcare, school divisions, and other funding sources end to provide proven solutions to enrich the lives of children in Manitoba living with special needs and experiencing economic disadvantage.
Our Impact
Our Core Values
- Collaboration- We work together with other partners in the community to ensure the needs of Variety children are met in the most efficient and timely manner possible.
- Compassion – We demonstrate empathy and show a heartfelt passion and desire to help improve the lives of Variety children and their families.
- Inclusion- We strive to create a world where all children play, learn and live together and are provided equal opportunity.
Our Team
Jeff Liba
Chief Executive Officer
204-292-9811
Ashley Tavares
Volunteer & Community Event Coordinator
204-999-7973
Samantha Anderson
Program Coordinator
-Variety’s Special Needs Program & Volt Hockey Program
204-982-1050
Michele Burnett
Program Coordinator
-Variety’s Bike Camp & Camp Brereton
204-982-1050
Kierra Koblun
Data & Youth Coordinator
204-982-1050
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Leilani Kagan – Chairperson
Matthew McMillan – Compliance Officer
Vacant Position- Executive Secretary
Directors
Nicholas Bergmann
Jennifer Bjarnarson
Dr. John Ross Bonanni
Doug Dobrowolski
Kyle Hendin
Gerry Loewen
Brent Rombough