Inspiring Philanthropy
The Great Canadian Flag Project Fund, held at the WindsorEssex Community Foundation
Community Supporting Community
Photo credit: Jason Wu
Black Boys Code, supported by Kia Communities in Motion in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada and the WindsorEssex Community Foundation
Growing Your Legacy
Support for our community, today and forever, through Donor Advised Funds, Scholarship Funds, Agency Endowment Funds, and more!
Giving
Discover the many ways you can work with your community foundation to give back to Windsor & Essex County!
Inspiring philanthropy, to benefit our community, today and forever!
Our
MISSION
We build a better Windsor-Essex community by attracting and managing legacy funds, making grants to support local programs, and bringing community partners together!
"Over the past few years, Green Shield has been incredibly proud to partner with the WECF as a leading advocate for community well-being here in Windsor-Essex. With their support, and thanks to the dedication and expertise of front-line partners, we have invested over $2 million locally since 2018 in projects that help improve access to critical mental and oral health services."
Mila Lucio
Executive Vice President of Human Resources & Social Impact, Green Shield
"The Essex Region Conservation Foundation is grateful to the WindsorEssex Community foundation for its longstanding support of conservation efforts in the Windsor-Essex region. As a fundholder, we can rest assured that donated funds for conservation projects are wisely invested to maximize the environmental impact that can be made in our community to ensure it remains the Place for Life."
Claire Wales
President, Essex Region Conservation Foundation
"The WECF began with the vision of the former Mayor, Bert Weeks, Clifford Hatch Sr., and Charles Clark Sr., local business leaders who understood the importance of giving back and enriching our community. That vision still holds true today!"
Sheila Wisdom
Executive Director, Windsor Symphony Orchestra
“At WEST, our jobs are not always easy, but with the funding support of the WECF we are able to bring innovative programming benefitting and improving the lives of women and girls in the community. When we see the resilience of the participants we work with, and the dedication of the staff, it pushes us forward to continue our work in the community serving women and girls to build skills and confidence.”
Rose Anguiano-Hurst
Executive Director, Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc.
"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."