40 Years of Inspiration - WindsorEssex Community Foundation

40 Years

OF INSPIRATION

Celebrate the legacy of giving that the WECF has had in our community for 40 years.

Inspiring

PHILANTHROPY

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, tied to one of Windsor & Essex County’s most cherished assets—our beautiful waterfront.

The WECF is making an investment in each municipality to support Waterfront Legacy Projects, and we are working with our partners in community to support a number of other projects throughout Windsor & Essex County in honour and celebration of our 40th anniversary.

We hope that you will join us in as we celebrate the legacy of giving that WECF has in your community and make a meaningful impact that will endure for years to come.

We will provide updates throughout the coming year about our plans and the projects that we are supporting. Sign up for our Newsletter to stay up to date with these exciting projects & more!

Municipal Waterfront

LEGACY PROJECTS

In 1983, the Foundation was established with the goal of protecting, preserving and beautifying of one of our region’s most cherished assets – our stunning waterfront. From our roots in legacy building, the WECF has grown over the past 40 years into one of Windsor & Essex County’s philanthropic mainstays, providing support across the region and inspiring philanthropy to benefit our community, today and forever!

This year, we are celebrating our 40^th anniversary by focusing on what we do best: collaborating with our partners to create projects that will invest in lasting change, reflect who we are as the people of Windsor and Essex County, value our sense of place and culture, and honour both our local history and our future as it unfolds.

It was with this in mind that we approached our Municipal partners, to propose a 40^th Anniversary community investment in legacy projects in each of our municipalities, tied to waterfront spaces. You can learn more about our 40th Anniversary Municipal Waterfront Legacy Projects below:

Town of Tecumseh – Statue of Chief Tecumseh in Lakewood Park

Town of Essex – Colchester Beach Photo Op Stop

City of Windsor – Alexander Park Seating Area

Town of LaSalle – LaSalle Landing Event Centre Entrance Garden

Town of Amherstburg – “Hole in the Wall” Photo Frame

Coming Soon:

Town of Lakeshore

Town of Kingsville

Municipality of Leamington

Community
Builder

$5,000

Foundation Historian

$7,500

Legacy
Partner

$10,000

Inspiration Partner

$40,000

Community

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY

Lasting Community Legacy
As we commemorate 40 years of Inspiring Philanthropy throughout Windsor-Essex County, we are working with our local partners to create projects that will invest in lasting change reflect who we are as the people of Windsor and Essex County, value our sense of place and culture, and honour both our local history and our future as it unfolds. Opportunities to support these projects exist at every level. By partnering with us on these projects, you can show your support as a community partner, and touch many lives within our diverse community:

WECF 40th Anniversary Grove

PLANT A TREE - $100

Little River Enhancement Group are planting a grove of 40 large-stock trees within the Detroit River Watershed

Windsor-Essex Rainbow Alliance Picnic Table Project

BUY A PICNIC TABLE - $5,000

Rotary Club of Windsor 1918 and Windsor-Essex Rainbow Alliance are installing 6 rainbow picnic tables at Lanspeary Park, in partnership with the City of Windsor, as part of park enhancement efforts

Bryerswood Youth Camp Cabin

SPONSOR A CABIN - $25,000

A new cabin is being built at Bryerswood Youth Camp, providing shelter and lasting memories to young campers from throughout our community

Windsor Symphony Orchestra Digital Wall

The WSO is installing a digital wall in the lobby of the historic Capitol Theatre, creating a lasting legacy that will be displayed to all future audience members and community groups who use the theatre

WECF Community Trail Entrance

Essex Region Conservation Authority is creating a greenway trail entrance in honour of the WECF’s 40th anniversary

Celebrating

TOGETHER

If you are interested in discussing or have any questions, please feel welcome to contact Lisa Kolody, Executive Director at 519-255-6572 or lkolody@wecf.ca.

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Thank Your To Our

Grant Programs

OF INSPIRATION

Celebrate the legacy of giving that the WECF has had in our community for 40 years.

PHILANTHROPY

LEGACY PROJECTS

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY

TOGETHER

40TH ANNIVERSARY PARTNERS

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