Inspiring Philanthropy to
Benefit Our Community Today and Forever
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The WindsorEssex Community Foundation’s 2021-2022 Annual Report is now available! Click here to read the report and learn more about how we’re Inspiring Philanthropy in our community!
In 2023, the WECF will celebrate 40 Years of Inspiring Philanthropy. At the core of the Foundation’s outreach has been a rich history of charitable legacy giving through community initiatives and programs. In celebration of this history, the Foundation is developing collaboration opportunities with our local municipal partners and delivering community betterment legacy projects across our region. CLICK HERE to learn more!
KIA COMMUNITIES IN MOTION
This summer, award-winning photographer and director Justin Wu travelled across the country to visit the first-year funding recipients of #KiaCommunitiesInMotion. Starting in Windsor, Ontario, this is what he saw…
20+ young newcomer and BIPOC women learning how to ride, repair and maintain a bike through the Young Women in Motion: Breaking Barriers With Bikes project, facilitated by @westofwindsorontario and @BikeWindsorEssex. And, the @BlackBoysCode Windsor Advancement Project, introducing Black youth to the world of digital literacy through immersive hackathons, computer programming workshops and hands-on experience.
These initiatives are made possible with the support of @WECfoundation and in partnership with @Kia Canada and @CommunityFdnsCanadaHome.
Videos captured by Justin Wu.
INVESTMENT READINESS PROGRAM
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES TO GROW THEIR POSITIVE IMPACT IN
WINDSOR-ESEX COUNTY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is thrilled to be partnering with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada in the newest round of the Investment Readiness Program. Funded by the Government of Canada, the Investment Readiness Program (IRP) supports social purpose organizations as they contribute to solving pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges across Canada. Its goal is to help social purpose organizations build their capacity to participate in Canada’s growing social finance market and prepare themselves to be able to take on investments.
IRP is currently open for an additional round of applications for thanks to the renewed $50 million investment from the Government of Canada. The IRP is supporting social purpose organizations as they recover from the pandemic and build more resilient communities for the future. Eligible organizations can receive $10,000 to $75,000 to ensure their organization is ready for investment.
For more information about the IRP and how to apply, watch the October 27 IRP Basics Webinar Online:
The online application portal is now open, and will close at 5:00 PM ET on November 22, 2022. Click HERE to apply!
2022 VITAL SIGNS® REPORT IS HERE!
This is the tenth Vital Signs® Report that the WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) has released to the community, enabling us to track trends overtime. The Vital Signs® Report outlines where the needs and strengths are in Windsor-Essex County, what the community priorities are, and it helps the WECF determine where we can have the greatest impact locally through our grant making.
Some of the Top Priorities identified in Vital Signs® 2022 Report include:
• Improving access to mental health programs and services
• Increasing opportunities for people to feel included and connected
• Increasing professional opportunities for those seeking employment in the arts & cultural sector
Vital Signs® is a community resource that builds knowledge, informs grant making, and identifies strategic priorities.
CLICK HERE to read the Report today to find out what makes Windsor-Essex County
a great place to live, work, play and grow!
About the Vital Signs® Program
Vital Signs® is a national program led by community foundations and coordinated by Community Foundations of Canada that leverages local knowledge to measure the vitality of our communities and supports action towards improving our quality of life. Started by the Toronto Community Foundation in 2001, Communities across Canada and around the world use Vital Signs® to mobilize the power of community knowledge for local impact.
Thank you to our 2022 Vital Signs Partners:
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation’s offices are open by appointment only.
To make an appointment please contact the WECF at 519-255-6572 or email [email protected]
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is a proud to partner with Connor Clark and Lunn
“We are honoured to be selected as the investment firm for the Foundation. It is a privilege to work with the community and steward this capital for the future prosperity of the Windsor and Essex County area.” – Mike Downs, CCL
How can we help you?
Get To Know Us
Welcome to WindsorEssex Community Foundation.
We love our partners
Inclusivity and Accessibility, and Privacy Policy
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) recognizes and values the diversity in our community and its many forms, and as such we strive to ensure our workplace is a place of inclusivity and belonging to workers, volunteers, clients, and visitors.
The WECF respects the individuality and dignity of people with disabilities. The WECF is committed to providing those with disabilities the same opportunities to access its services and employment opportunities as the WECF would for those without a disability. The WECF is pleased to provide a workplace open to inclusivity in its hiring practices of those with disabilities. Requests for accessibility can be made to the Foundation office by contacting 519-255-6572 or [email protected]
Charitable Registration No: 890653595RR001
For our Privacy Policy, please click HERE.
Inspiring Philanthropy to
Benefit Our Community Today and Forever
Inspiring Philanthropy to
Benefit Our Community Today and Forever
Receive current news and updates from the WECF by signing up for our e-newsletter!
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation’s 2021-2022 Annual Report is now available! Click here to read the report and learn more about how we’re Inspiring Philanthropy in our community!
In 2023, the WECF will celebrate 40 Years of Inspiring Philanthropy. At the core of the Foundation’s outreach has been a rich history of charitable legacy giving through community initiatives and programs. In celebration of this history, the Foundation is developing collaboration opportunities with our local municipal partners and delivering community betterment legacy projects across our region. CLICK HERE to learn more!
KIA COMMUNITIES IN MOTION
This summer, award-winning photographer and director Justin Wu travelled across the country to visit the first-year funding recipients of #KiaCommunitiesInMotion. Starting in Windsor, Ontario, this is what he saw…
20+ young newcomer and BIPOC women learning how to ride, repair and maintain a bike through the Young Women in Motion: Breaking Barriers With Bikes project, facilitated by @westofwindsorontario and @BikeWindsorEssex. And, the @BlackBoysCode Windsor Advancement Project, introducing Black youth to the world of digital literacy through immersive hackathons, computer programming workshops and hands-on experience.
These initiatives are made possible with the support of @WECfoundation and in partnership with @Kia Canada and @CommunityFdnsCanadaHome.
Videos captured by Justin Wu.
INVESTMENT READINESS PROGRAM
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES TO GROW THEIR POSITIVE IMPACT IN
WINDSOR-ESEX COUNTY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is thrilled to be partnering with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada in the newest round of the Investment Readiness Program. Funded by the Government of Canada, the Investment Readiness Program (IRP) supports social purpose organizations as they contribute to solving pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges across Canada. Its goal is to help social purpose organizations build their capacity to participate in Canada’s growing social finance market and prepare themselves to be able to take on investments.
IRP is currently open for an additional round of applications for thanks to the renewed $50 million investment from the Government of Canada. The IRP is supporting social purpose organizations as they recover from the pandemic and build more resilient communities for the future. Eligible organizations can receive $10,000 to $75,000 to ensure their organization is ready for investment.
For more information about the IRP and how to apply, watch the October 27 IRP Basics Webinar Online:
The online application portal is now open, and will close at 5:00 PM ET on November 22, 2022. Click HERE to apply!
2022 VITAL SIGNS® REPORT IS HERE!
This is the tenth Vital Signs® Report that the WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) has released to the community, enabling us to track trends overtime. The Vital Signs® Report outlines where the needs and strengths are in Windsor-Essex County, what the community priorities are, and it helps the WECF determine where we can have the greatest impact locally through our grant making.
Some of the Top Priorities identified in Vital Signs® 2022 Report include:
• Improving access to mental health programs and services
• Increasing opportunities for people to feel included and connected
• Increasing professional opportunities for those seeking employment in the arts & cultural sector
Vital Signs® is a community resource that builds knowledge, informs grant making, and identifies strategic priorities.
CLICK HERE to read the Report today to find out what makes Windsor-Essex County
a great place to live, work, play and grow!
About the Vital Signs® Program
Vital Signs® is a national program led by community foundations and coordinated by Community Foundations of Canada that leverages local knowledge to measure the vitality of our communities and supports action towards improving our quality of life. Started by the Toronto Community Foundation in 2001, Communities across Canada and around the world use Vital Signs® to mobilize the power of community knowledge for local impact.
Thank you to our 2022 Vital Signs Partners:
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation’s offices are open by appointment only.
To make an appointment please contact the WECF at 519-255-6572 or email [email protected]
“We are honoured to be selected as the investment firm for the Foundation. It is a privilege to work with the community and steward this capital for the future prosperity of the Windsor and Essex County area.” – Mike Downs, CCL
How can we help you?
Get To Know Us
Welcome to WindsorEssex Community Foundation.
We love our partners
Inclusivity and Accessibility, and Privacy Policy
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) recognizes and values the diversity in our community and its many forms, and as such we strive to ensure our workplace is a place of inclusivity and belonging to workers, volunteers, clients, and visitors.
The WECF respects the individuality and dignity of people with disabilities. The WECF is committed to providing those with disabilities the same opportunities to access its services and employment opportunities as the WECF would for those without a disability. The WECF is pleased to provide a workplace open to inclusivity in its hiring practices of those with disabilities. Requests for accessibility can be made to the Foundation office by contacting 519-255-6572 or [email protected]
Charitable Registration No: 890653595RR001