Community & Connection

You are not alone. Find connection, support, and belonging with others who understand.

Why Community Matters

Living with an ostomy can feel isolating—but connection changes everything.

At STOMA-toba, community means sharing experiences, learning from one another, and building relationships that support confidence, wellbeing, and everyday life.

Building Community Together

STOMA-toba is in the early stages of building a province-wide community. We are creating spaces for connection, conversation, and support—and we are doing it together with the people who are part of it.

Whether through informal meetups, shared experiences, or future events, this community will grow with the voices and needs of those it serves.

What We’re Building

We are working toward creating opportunities for connection across Manitoba, including:

  • Informal meetups
  • Educational sessions
  • Peer support opportunities
  • Community-driven events

These will grow as our community grows.

Connection Starts Here

If you’re looking to connect with others who understand life with an ostomy, we’re here to help.

While our programs are still developing, we are committed to helping people find connection, share experiences, and feel supported.

Join the Conversation

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StomaToba Inc.

StomaToba Inc.

STOMA-toba exists to connect Manitobans living with or caring for those with ostomies through support networks, outreach, and community partnerships.

2 days ago

StomaToba Inc.
We’re getting closer—but we’re not done yet.💚 $1,585 raised. $915 to go. 💚Because of your support, StomaToba has already been able to purchase materials for display booths and educational literature—real tools that will help us show up in communities, start conversations, and break stigma.This is exactly what we set out to do:To connect, educate, and support Manitobans living with ostomies.But the next step is bigger.📬 We want to send letters, brochures, and resources to every possible:* Medical clinic* Home care provider* Community support organization* Care home* Health service across ManitobaBecause people can’t access support they don’t know exists.And here’s the reality…**Stamps are expensive. Printing is expensive. Outreach at this scale takes resources.**⏳ **Countdown to our goal: $915 remaining**Every dollar gets us closer to:✔ Reaching isolated ostomates✔ Building a provincial support network✔ Reducing stigma through education✔ Making sure no one feels alone in this journeyIf you’ve been thinking about donating—this is the moment.💻 Donate online: stomatoba.org/donate📧 E-transfer: [info@stomatoba.org](mailto:info@stomatoba.org)📬 Cheques welcome (just message us!)We’ve built momentum together. Let’s finish this.Help us fill our bag! See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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We are so excited to have our first set of display materials and informational literature!!!Our goal is to support Manitobans living with Ostomies through education, awareness and advocacy. Reducing Stigma, Building Communities! If you are hosting a health fair, information event or would like someone from our organization to do a presentation or host a booth to provide information on life with an ostomy, contact us!!!We want to connect with as many Manitobans as possible, the more we talk about it, the less isolating it is! Contact us today!Stomatoba.org See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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We get it—not everyone is comfortable donating online with a credit card. And that’s okay.Supporting a cause should feel safe and accessible in a way that works for you.If you’d still like to contribute to StomaToba, we offer other options:📧 E-transfer: info@stomatoba.org📬 Cheque: Payable to StomaToba Inc.Mailing Address:Box 296Rivers, MB R0K 1X0Every donation—no matter how it’s sent—helps us build support, education, and advocacy for Manitobans living with ostomies.We’re close to our goal, and every bit of support helps us get there.Thank you for being part of this.#StomaToba #NonProfit #Fundraising #ManitobaStrong #CommunitySupport #OstomyAwareness #HealthAdvocacy #SupportLocal See MoreSee Less
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Everyone's Ostomy Journey is different, from why they have a stoma, to how they manage it.That's why it's so important to break the stigma and build a community where everyone feels safe and secure talking, sharing and asking! Have questions? Reach out! We're here to help! Stomatoba.org See MoreSee Less
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