2024: Measuring the year at Mediation Services.

There are many ways to measure a year. Four seasons, 365(ish) days, 13 moons…the calendar offers many metrics. Cups of coffee, number of steps taken, books read…the events of life offer many others.

Looking back at what happened at Mediation Services over 2024, we have our own set of numbers to reflect upon:

• 200 restorative justice sessions were scheduled with community volunteers, providing people who have experienced harm and those who have done harm a step towards healing through more understanding and accountability.
• More than 850 people received conflict-engagement supports, training, or resources.
• Winnipeggers from Palestine and Israel came together in circle to listen, dialogue, and share.
• Men exiting prison gained access to communication workshops to help build their skills and understanding.
• 134 people connected for family mediation, ensuring healthier outcomes for all.

Whatever way you measure it, 2024 was a full year and much was accomplished thanks to the contributions of staff, volunteers, and participants – all supported by the generosity of our funders.

It is this financial support that makes it possible to create these safe spaces both in-person and online. Donations help eliminate wait lists, expand our vital programs, ensure folks have safe spaces to address conflict, and give people in despair an opportunity to reclaim their lives.

Engaging with conflict is essential for a happy, healthy community. It helps people become better listeners and communicators with more empathy – and to see the humanity in each other. The more people learn these skills, the safer our community will be – now, and for future generations to come.

Donate today to support what we do tomorrow.