Twenty organizations across Windsor-Essex got a financial boost on Friday.
The Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) donated a total of $20,000 to help the groups deliver local programs and projects focusing on health and wellness, quality of life, culture, and community and support information.
“We are here today to recognize the efforts of organizations in our community that help make our community a better place,” said Eddie Francis, WFCU president & chief executive officer. “Giving back to our community is not just a philosophy at WFCU but an integral part of who we are.”
WFCU says it has invested over $10-million in the community over the last 15 years and donated $428,000 to community agencies.
"Part of WFCU’s mission is to make the communities we serve better places to live and work,” said Martin Gillis, chair of the WFCU Board of Directors, adding that he believes the Community Donations Fund helps to accomplish this goal.
Recipients of the 2018 Community Donations Fund include:
- Arts Collective Theatre
- Autism Services Incorporated of Windsor and Essex County
- Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor Essex County
- Essex County Youth Diversion Program Inc. (Youth Diversion)
- Family Respite Services Windsor Essex
- Habitat for Humanity
- Harmony in Action
- Kingsville Historical Park Inc.
- Sandwich Teen Action Group
- The Summit Centre for Preschool Children with Autism
- The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
- W.E. Care for Kids
- Welcome Centre Shelter for Women & Families
- Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers Inc.
- Windsor Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre
- Windsor Pinoy Athletics
- Windsor Residence for Young Men
- Windsor Youth Band Optimist Club (WOYB)
- Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association
- A Book of My Own Literacy Campaign