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Whiteout parties raised $162K for 9 charities: United Way Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Whiteout street parties raised more than $162,000 that will go to local charities focused on addiction, homelessness and mental health.

More than 29,000 fans turned up at 3 parties to watch Jets' playoffs efforts this month

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A crowd of hockey fans pack the street, all wearing white.
Winnipeg Jets fans get warmed up at the Whiteout Street Party before the second NHL playoff game against the St. Louis Blues in Winnipeg on April 12. Ticket sales for the street parties raised $162,555 for charity. (John Woods/The Canadian Press)

The Winnipeg Whiteout street parties raised more than $162,000 that will go to local charities focused on addiction, homelessness and mental health.

Roughly 29,300 fans turned out for three street parties this month to support the Winnipeg Jets 2019 playoff run, said a news release from United Way Winnipeg.

Tickets to the events outside Bell MTS Place cost $5 this year. True North Sports & Entertainment announced early the money from ticket sales would go to United Way Winnipeg, which would then divide the money up among other groups.

A total of $162,555 was raised in ticket sales this year, United Way Winnipeg said in its release.

It said the funds will be split among nine charities:

  • Bruce Oake Foundation.
  • EAGLE Urban Transition Centre.
  • End Homelessness Winnipeg.
  • House of Peace.
  • Main Street Project.
  • Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba.
  • North Point Douglas Women's Centre.
  • Siloam Mission.
  • Spence Neighbourhood Community Renewal Corp.

Money will go to the agencies by May 18, United Way Winnipeg said. The recipients will report back on how the funds were used.

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