Representing Manitoba’s Credit Unions were Jim Harris (Director, Communications & Governance) and Samantha Stupack (Communications Coordinator) from Cambrian Credit Union. They joined Lisa Cowan, Tamarack Executive Director who launched the fund and this year’s ‘50 for the Future’ campaign to support it, by explaining, “This is a proactive investment in our future. With the help of generous donors like Manitoba’s Credit Unions we’re creating a sustainable financial foundation to ensure another 50 years of impactful service provision.” She added, “Our current data shows that more and more people are seeking addictions treatment services. However, we know that not everyone can afford to access the help they need. The agency fund means we can build on and sustain our innovative and responsive participant subsidy program, reducing financial barriers to accessing treatment for future participants.”

She went on to say that, “through our ‘50 for the Future’ campaign we hope to encourage donors large and small to commit to the future of their community and help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 for the fund in honour of our 50th anniversary year. The Manitoba’s Credit Unions’ donation gets this campaign off to a flying start and is a concrete demonstration of the confidence they have in our dedication to serving our community.”

“As member-owned and community-based financial institutions, Manitoba’s credit unions have a vested interest in the health and well-being of the communities we serve,” said David Mortimer, President & CEO of Cambrian Credit Union. “Tamarack’s innovative treatment program addresses a tremendous need, and their proven track record of results has a profound effect on our community. As credit unions, we’re proud to be able to help support this important work.”

Manitoba’s Credit Unions join a roster of generous supporters who have contributed to Tamarack Recovery Centre’s development and growth over the past 50 years helping to take it from a small grassroots addictions recovery group to the established and effective agency it is today.

About the TRC Agency Fund

The TRC agency fund, managed by the Winnipeg Foundation, allows donors to make contributions of any amount that are then grant matched by the Foundation. Each year an annual disbursement from the interest earned by the fund will be made to Tamarack and used to support participants in accessing treatment services.

About Tamarack Recovery Centre

For 50 years, Tamarack Recovery Centre has delivered impactful addictions treatment and recovery services in Winnipeg. Our mission: to provide a safe, welcoming environment where individuals are supported in recovery to realize their full potential. Our vision is simple: Healthy people, free from addiction.

Over the past five decades supporting thousands of people experiencing addictions on their recovery journey, Tamarack has earned its trusted reputation as both a well-established and forward-thinking treatment centre. Over time, we have developed and refined a truly unique program that meets participants where they are, providing holistic, responsive, and continuous community-based care that supports people not just through treatment but through lifelong recovery.

For more information contact:
Lisa Cowan, Executive Director
Tamarack Recovery Centre
60 Balmoral Street | Winnipeg, MB | R3C 1X4
204-775-1328 | lcowan@tamarackrecovery.org