Windsor, ON (November 5, 2024) – On Monday, November 4th, the WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) held its 39th Annual Meeting, celebrating the impactful distribution of $1.2 million to charitable organizations across the Windsor-Essex community, made possible by the generous support of the Foundation’s donors and community partners.

Hosted at the Windsor Club, this year’s meeting recognized the invaluable contributions of the Foundation’s Board Members, staff, and community partners. New fund holders who have joined the WECF over the past year were also announced. Attendees celebrated the recipients of this year’s Community Impact Grants and reflected on the significant community investments made over the past year and a half, marking 40 years of inspiring philanthropy in the Windsor and Essex County community.

“The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is proud to support these local organizations and the vital programs they bring to Windsor and Essex County,” said Lisa Kolody, Executive Director of WECF. “Congratulations to all recipients of our Community Impact Grants! We eagerly anticipate the lasting positive effects these projects will have on our community and the lives they will touch.” – Lisa Kolody, the WECF Executive Director

The WECF is proud of its rich history of community building in Windsor & Essex County and looks positively toward the future as it continues to grow and inspire philanthropy. The WECF is thankful for its donors, volunteers, and supporters who are all so passionate about its work.

WindsorEssex Community Foundation 2024 Community Impact Grants
• Community Support Centre of Essex County’s Rural Connectivity Initiative Program
• Feeding Windsor Essex by New Song Church’s Lunch Club Program
• Habitat for Humanity’s Habitat Appliance Program
• Transportation Museum and Heritage Village’s Creation of Two Stunning Murals for the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
• Windsor-Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre’s Read to Rise Program
• Windsor International Film Festival’s WIFF Under the Stars

About the WindsorEssex Community Foundation
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) is a perpetual community trust for philanthropic purposes. It exists to manage donors’ legacy funds and make grants to support local community programs. Through grant making activities, the WECF is able to establish partnerships to assist a broad range of community organizations. In addition to this, the WECF also leads Inspiration 100, Random Act of Kindness Day, and the Vital Signs Program. To learn more about these programs and the many different ways you can work with your Community Foundation to give back to Windsor & Essex County, visit www.wecf.ca.