This story was shared in the Foundation’s 2011 Annual Report. Read the full report.
Sam Unrau came to his first meeting in The Winnipeg Foundation’s boardroom as a Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) student representing Argyle Alternative High School. Fast forward just a few years and he’s a regular at that board table, the youngest-ever member of the Foundation’s Grants Committee. At 21, Unrau brings a wealth of non-profit knowledge to the role. Not only is he a seasoned grantmaker through YiP, he’s an experienced board member, tireless volunteer and community advocate.
For the past four years, Unrau has served on the board of Ten Ten Sinclair Housing, which provides independent living and support services for people with disabilities. He’s also a member of the City of Winnipeg’s Access Advisory Committee, where he sits on the Policy Sub-Committee. An avid sledge hockey player who loves to introduce others to the sport, Unrau is Vice-Chair of Sledge Hockey Manitoba’s advisory committee and is part of Para-Sport Manitoba, an initiative to support athletes with disabilities and involve more people in paralympic sport.
On top of all that, Unrau is working toward a degree in Business Administration from the University of Winnipeg. He already has a stellar résumé supporting his future.
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