Windsor Community News

The Breakthrough T1D Canada 2026 Mental Health and T1D Community Grants Program is an incubator initiative that provides seed funding to organizations ready to transform innovative ideas into successful projects designed to support the mental health and wellness of people living with T1D and their informal caregivers (including parents or guardians, grandparents, partners, and other support networks).    The maximum amount per grant is $35,000. Grants will be a maximum of 18 months in length, with all project activities expected to be completed in that window.

The WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) is pleased to bring Random Acts of Kindness Week® to Windsor-Essex County from February 14 to 20, and invites everyone in the community to take part in this annual celebration of kindness.

Hamilton’s Sebastian Halmagean made his final journey Tuesday as armed forces members, police and those from the community honoured the life of a soldier killed while serving his country in Latvia.

Over $114,000 was raised last Thursday at the ParaTough Cup, the signature fundraising event of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, which supports Para athletes at every stage – from community programs to the podium.

A financial boost for dozens of community organizations in Windsor-Essex. Circle of Seven handed out a total of $84,000 to community groups in the region. Circle of Seven President Tony Haddad says 23 groups received funding Tuesday morning, and an additional 27 received funds over the course of the year.

Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, announced the renewal of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant for the next three years. This grant provides eligible community organizations with financial support to help offset the costs of hosting free tax clinics, making it easier for them to continue their important work.