Community Foundation grants funds to struggling charities

WINDSOR-ESSEX — The Windsor-Essex Community Foundation is granting $45,000 in phase two of grants from the WECF Emergency Response Fund. A survey conducted in early April found that the most vulnerable in our community are not receiving the services they need when they need it the most. The WECF conducted the survey of 48 local charities to assess the needs of charitable organizations in Windsor Essex County. The results were concerning and required immediate action.

The Windsor-Essex Community Foundation (WECF) established the WECF Emergency Response Fund.

“In challenging times like these, it is more important than ever for the community to work together, and support one another,” said Lisa Kolody, Executive Director at WECF.

Front line organizations receiving emergency grants in this phase of granting are Matthew House Refugee Centre of Windsor, Windsor-Essex Transgender and Allied Support, Harmony In Action, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex, Windsor Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre and the Canadian Mental Health Association.