Six Local Charities Receive a Total of $30,000 from the Inspiration 100 Association
On Wednesday, September 26th Inspiration 100 Association Members gathered at the Windsor Club to distribute a total of $30,000 to six local charities. This was the second time grants were disbursed from the Inspiration 100 Endowment Fund held at the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation. As the Endowment Fund continues to grow, the group hopes to create even bigger impact in Windsor-Essex long-term.
A nomination and voting process took place with the Inspiration 100 Membership and the following charities were selected to receive grants:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex
- Maryvale
- Windsor-Essex Care for Kids Foundation
- Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society
- Miracle Park (The Riverside Minor Baseball Club)
- GR8 Day – Crossroads Addiction Recovery Support
Inspiration 100 is an exclusive group of 100 community-minded philanthropic leaders in Windsor and Essex County who are committed to building a unique charitable fund held in perpetuity under the umbrella of the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation. It is expected that the fund will exceed $3 million over the next decade. This project aims to make a significant difference in our community by distributing wealth responsibly and sustainably to worthwhile organizations in our city and county. Individuals interested in joining Inspiration 100 are encouraged to contact the WECF office.
The Windsor-Essex Community Foundation, originally founded in 1983 as Heritage Windsor, 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. Learn more online.
