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The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is building a better Windsor-Essex, now and for generations to come, by attracting and managing legacy funds, addressing community needs through grant making, and bringing community partners together. We are leaders in community development who help to identify and fill needs by supporting not-for-profit organizations with funding and expertise.
Current News & Events
March 20th, 2012 - Staff Announcement
Mike Morency, our Grants and Communications Coordinator for the past 2 years, will be leaving us at the end of March to complete his studies in the Bachelor of Social Work Program at the University of Windsor.
During his time at the Community Foundation, Mike used his IT expertise to develop our current online grant application system. He was also instrumental in developing our very successful Random Act of Kindness Day initiative in Windsor, modeling it after the program developed and trademarked by the Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation. Mike's enthusiasm for social networking is evident in his work developing our social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr. For many, Mike was their first contact when agency staff called seeking information about WECF grants.
We thank Mike for his work as our first Grants and Communications Coordinator and wish him continued success as he continues his career.
Of note, the Grants and Communications Coordinator position was made possible by a grant received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Glenn Stresman, Executive Director
March 12, 2012 - Grant Puts Wheels in Motion
This morning, the Nature Conservancy of Canada ordered a new, Windsor built, Dodge Grand Caravan, thanks to a grant arranged for through the WindsorEssex Community Foundation. The organization will use the vehicle in its work of preserving and protecting our region’s most important natural areas.
“The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is in tune with the needs of their local community and we endorse their recommendation to support Nature Conservancy of Canada with this grant,” stated Martha Powell, CEO of the London Community Foundation.
January 31, 2012 - $5 Million and Counting…
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is pleased to announce that is has surpassed $5 million dollars in grants since its founding in 1983. “While this milestone is significant, what makes it noteworthy is the fact that these funds have gone to a diverse array of initiatives which have made Windsor-Essex a more vibrant and vital community” states Susan Easterbrook, Chair of the Foundation Board.
December 30, 2011 - Good Things Do Happen by Dr. Lloyd Brown-John
The qualities of philanthropy and voluntarism, while so crucial to the fabric of American democr acy, are also very much evident in Canada. Specifically, Windsor and Essex County are blessed with an abundance of volunteers and local philanthropists willing to support financially creative and positive volunteer-based community activities. I had the opportunity recently to witness that crucial link between community voluntary organizations and philanthropic financial support for such organizations at a delightful evening of grant presentations by the Windsor Essex Community Foundation. The WECF has been around in other incarnations since 1983. However, since 2008, it has been a well-focused organization dedicated to matching innovative community solutions with those funds often so very essential to volunteer organizations delivering essential community support services to all sorts of local people.
November 30, 2011 - Great Stories in our 2011 Annual Report!
The Foundation's 2011 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements are now available to view here.
November 28, 2011 - Local Charities Given $184,000 Boost!
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is pleased to announce $119,000 in new grants for local charities. These funds are in addition to the $65,000 that has been awarded since December 1, 2010, making the total for the year $184,000. The forty organizations receiving funds will be recognized at a Grant Celebration on Monday, November 28th, from 5:00pm – 6:00pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre.
Read the full release or See the full list of grants
