Bénévoles Windsor - Nouvelles communautaires

Trees for Life launches multi-province urban greening campaign to help cool Canadian cities

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Over 40 community planting events will expand the urban tree canopy across seven provinces this year; First of 20 spring plantings kicks off April 19

Community rallying together to support family of teenager on fire at Wingham high school

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A Huron County community is coming together to support a local family just days after emergency crews responded to a teenager on fire at a high school - as unanswered questions about the incident remain for many residents. Just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, first responders arrived to a person on fire at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, Ont. Police said they evacuated the school and extinguished the fire.

Making a big splash — World’s top divers gather in downtown Windsor

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

An international diving competition brings Olympic-level talent, and a big tourism boost, to downtown Windsor this week. Article content Roughly 90 of the world’s top divers from 14 countries – including 18 members from Team Canada – will compete Thursday through Sunday at the 2026 Canada Cup of Diving, held at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre.

New Windsor-Essex fair brings people together to fight loneliness

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A new event in Windsor-Essex to tackle community loneliness. The Passions, People & Possibilities (PPP) Fair - hosted by Windsor-Essex Family Network - aims to bring those who are feeling lonely and disconnected together. This new event looks to connect individuals among shared interests.

Ontario Launches 2026‑2027 Francophone Community Grants Program

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Ontario government is continuing to support the province’s vibrant Francophone communities with the launch of the 2026–2027 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). Through the FCGP, Ontario is protecting the cultural and economic vitality of the Francophone community by funding initiatives that improve access to French‑language services, strengthen organizational capacity and promote Francophone culture.

Government of Canada Improves Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This past weekend, the Honourable Senator Dr. Kristopher Wells, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of almost $600,000 to support the delivery of inclusive, culturally sensitive SRH services and resources to the communities across the country that need them. The announcement took place at the Positive Light Gala in Edmonton, AB, held in support of building a more inclusive and accepting society for all, including people living with HIV.

Hometown Heroes: Wallacetown’s James Dunn living Paralympic dream he once watched on TV

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As a kid growing up in the small community of Wallacetown, James Dunn spent his winters like so many others in southwestern Ontario.

Two years after landmark report, renewed action is needed as homelessness continues to rise

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Two years after the release of her landmark report on homeless encampments, the Federal Housing Advocate continues to urge all levels of government to do more to address the human rights crisis of homeless encampments in Canada. The number of people experiencing homelessness in Canada continues to rise. Figures show the number of people living unsheltered has more than doubled in recent years – an increase of 107% between 2020-2022 and 2024. In Ontario alone, a report published in January by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario identified 85,000 people experiencing homelessness in the province in 2025. First Nations, Inuit and Métis people continue to be grossly over-represented in these numbers.

Improving the health of men and boys in Canada

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Government of Canada is engaging provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous partners and key stakeholders to develop a Men and Boys' Health Strategy. The goal is to create supportive and safe environments, challenge harmful stereotypes, reduce stigma and encourage men of all ages to seek help when they need it. Improving the health of men and boys is a shared effort. The factors that lead to poorer health outcomes for men and boys are complex and interrelated, and don't begin in adulthood. Complete the questionnaire by June 1, 2026.

Shifting Threshold of “Serious Non-Compliance” in Canadian Charity Law

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In Canadian tax law, being a “registered charity” is a mark of public trust and regulatory approval, granting the ability to issue official donation receipts. As the regulatory landscape evolves in 2026, there is growing concern that “serious non-compliance” is shifting from intentional wrongdoing to a focus on administrative accuracy. This trend prompts the question: must charities now not only pursue their social mission but also maintain impeccable internal controls and reporting?

Red Cap Program Teaches Children Skills to Prevent Bullying

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Across the country, The Salvation Army runs Red Cap, a program for children between the ages of eight and 12 that provides participants with tools to understand and manage their emotions, helping prevent bullying.

Canada Post Community Foundation

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The 2026 application form will be available from Monday, February 9 to Friday, February 27, 2026, at 2 pm ET. The Canada Post Community Foundation is a registered charity distributing grants to Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that provide programming to children and youth (up to age 21). Every dollar raised goes directly to recipients – Canada Post covers all administrative costs.

Breakthrough T1D Canada Mental Health and T1D Community Grants 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Random Acts of Kindness Week 2026!

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Highway of Heroes procession honours Hamilton, Ontario soldier killed in Latvia

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Paralympic Foundation of Canada’s ParaTough Cup surpasses $3 million raised following recent Calgary stop

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Circle of 7 hands out $84,000 to community organizations

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Secretary of State Long announces renewed funding for tax clinics for the 55th anniversary of the CVITP

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Community Tennis Grants introduces two-year funding…

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

After a year of record growth, the Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants, presented by National Bank, returns in 2026 with a new two-year grant available for past recipients, as Tennis Canada and National Bank’s investment grows to $125,000.

CICP 2026 Surveying Begins February 4

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Surveying for the 2026 Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) officially begins on February 4, 2026, marking the start of another year of real-time insight into the experiences of Canada’s charitable and non-profit sector.

Student-led non-profit initiative hosts free thrift event for those in need

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Students from an Edmonton high school kept a non-profit charity initiative alive with a two-day event that provided free clothing and hygiene products to anyone who needs them. Christina Daniel founded Ross Sheppard High School’s Givology in 2024 as a Grade 11 student after learning one of her peers had been facing homelessness.

Four charities stories to watch in 2026, including two happening now

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Goodbye, 2025: when it came to big announcements, 2025 was a relatively underwhelming year for Canada’s charities and non-profits. But what will 2026 hold for the sector? Below, we highlight four developments to keep an eye on in 2026. Already, two of these: the CRA’s move to “axe the fax” and the Lobbying Commissioner’s move to lower the registration threshold for organizations, are well underway.

2026: The Four Digital Strategy Imperatives for Canadian Nonprofits

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

For Canadian nonprofits, 2026 won’t be defined by a single trend, technology, or threat. It will be defined by how well organizations adapt to an environment where demand continues to rise faster than capacity, fundraising models are shifting, digital transformation is uneven, and donors are more diverse in identity and expectation than ever before. In our work at Salytics, we see these pressures playing out in every engagement, from small social service agencies to large federated institutions and they are reshaping how leaders set strategy.

‘Strike Out Cancer’ goes national as mortgage industry aims to raise $1M in 2026

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The mortgage industry is once again lacing up its bowling shoes and taking another spin in a collective effort to “Strike Out Cancer” in late February.

A Newcomer’s Story of Strength and Courage (WATCH)

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Isaac, a caregiver student originally from Kenya, shares his journey of coming to Canada in search of a better future for his family. Arriving in Canada with only one small bag and little support, Isaac faced intense isolation, cold weather, financial hardship, and emotional distress.

Children's Miracle Network: $1B Health For All Kids Pledge

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Children’s Miracle Network® (CMN), the charity that focuses solely on raising funds to support the health of all kids, launched The Health For All Kids Impact Pledge today to demonstrate its participation in providing the necessary resources to support the country’s pediatric healthcare demands amid unstable funding sources. The $1 billion, two-year fundraising initiative greatly accelerates the heritage of CMN’s contributions-to-date, as the organization has raised nearly $10 billion for its network of 170 children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada since its inception in 1983.

Canadian charity opens relief hub for children in Gaza

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As advocates warn the world is turning away from the suffering in Gaza, a Canadian charity is opening a relief hub to give traumatized children in the enclave access to basic mental health supports and education. “The need is so urgent,” said Usama Khan, an adviser to the head of Human Concern International, a Muslim charity based in Ottawa.

January 2026 – Grants for Black-led Nonprofits and Charities

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to a new year with a new set of Grants Black-led/ B3 Non profits and Charities. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, scaling your impact, or need support for infrastructure and capacity-building, here some current grants to help fund your Black non profit in Canada to check out this month:

CNIB Partners With THE TEN SPOT® To Launch Braille Nails in Support of Braille Literacy

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

January is Braille Literacy Month in Canada, a time to recognize braille as a cornerstone of literacy, learning, and independence for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. That’s where your hands can help. Funds raised through Braille Nails will help support CNIB’s braille literacy programs, ensuring they have access to instruction, materials, and tools that allow them to learn to read and write independently. Just as we would never question the importance of print literacy for sighted children, children who are blind deserve the same foundation for success.

Young Donor Teams Up with The Salvation Army to Keep Children Warm

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

What started with a single $5 donation has now become an annual tradition for Owen Hewett, a 12-year-old from Napanee, Ont., who is passionate about ensuring less fortunate children have appropriate winter wear each Christmas.

Ontario Public Service Employees Raised $1.75M

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Celebrating an Incredible Year of Giving – Thank You for Making 2025 Unforgettable! As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on an extraordinary year for Federated Health Charities – and it’s all thanks to YOU, our incredible community of Ontario government employees, volunteers, and donors.

Tax-Deductible Year-End Gifts Make Twice the Impact for People In Need

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Many individuals seeking support have turned to The Salvation Army for food, clothing and practical assistance, with more than three million visits reported last year in Canada and Bermuda. Donors continue to play a crucial role in helping The Salvation Army provide essential services in 400 communities across Canada.

Canadians giving less to charity now than before, study finds

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Charitable giving in Canada is on the decline, according to the Fraser Institute’s latest generosity index, which analyzed tax returns to track private donations across the country. The study shows that fewer Canadians are donating, and the value of donations has also fallen.

Canada advances First Nations-led new path forward on long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Government of Canada is committed to advancing long-term reform alongside First Nations across the country—so child and family services put children, families, and communities at the centre of care. Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, announced that the Government of Canada will be submitting a detailed plan to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) program — one that respects regional approaches while operating within a coherent national framework.

A thousand children may now Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Christmas will come a few days early for a local family, after a Windsor non-profit celebrated a milestone. The Windsor chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), an international charity that builds children's beds from scratch and provides them to less fortunate families, delivered its 1,000th bed to a family on Monday.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Windsor set to deliver 1000th bed to a child in need

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Two volunteers help build a bed at the Sleep in Heavenly Peace shop in Windsor. November 2025. (Photo: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Windsor Facebook page).

Protecting fresh water: Canada Water Agency invests over $4.5 million in 39 new projects

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Today, the Honorable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, announced over $4.5 million in funding for 39 new freshwater projects.

Charitable giving on the decline in Canada

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

There would have been 1.5 million more Canadians who donated to charity in 2023—and $755.5 million more in donations—had Canadians given to the same extent they did 10 years prior

Salvation Army Christmas campaign down nearly 50 per cent as kettles go unstaffed

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Nine days before Christmas, the Salvation Army is launching a desperate appeal for volunteers. The agency reports its seasonal goal is off by nearly 50 per cent, simply because of a lack of people to staff its Christmas kettles.

How culture shapes volunteerism in Canada

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A recent Statistics Canada report shows differences in volunteerism rates by race and immigration status. About 70 per cent of racialized Canadians volunteered in 2023, compared with 74 per cent of white Canadians. Both groups were significantly more likely to volunteer informally, by directly helping people, than to volunteer formally with an organization.

Holiday with a Hero wraps for another year

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Chatham-Kent's ninth Holiday with a Hero event has wrapped up, and it was a great success. Fifty-five kids took part in the program this year. OPP Provincial Constable Jay Denorer, a board member of Holiday with a Hero, explained that the program began with the idea of changing the perspective of kids who may view first responders in a negative way.

‘It’s impacting workplaces’: Windsor mom tries to change attitudes about homelessness and addiction

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A Windsor mother is working to change attitudes about homelessness and addiction. Jodi Nesbitt now has the backing of Unifor’s Ontario Council in pushing for increased awareness and supports for family members whose loved ones are homeless or struggling with addiction.

Canadian donations to charity take a hit, drop to all-time low, study shows

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023. The Canadian public policy think tank study showed that around one-in-six Canadians — or just under 17 per cent — are making charitable donations on their tax returns.

Cans, cash or credit: How you can help Windsor’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul Friday

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The radio station is hosting their 22nd annual fundraiser to collect food and money to help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP).

“We can’t do this alone, we need the help of the community,” SSVP Treasurer Bernie Hamlin told CTV News.

YQGgreen Members Bring Warmth To Windsor Essex Community

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

YQGgreen is reminding the community that meaningful giving doesn’t have to mean buying new. Many of us have more winter accessories than we use: extra scarves, mittens, or toques tucked away in a drawer. Now until Tuesday, December 16, 2025 The Downtown Mission and our YQGgreen members are working together to gather gently used items to help many in need and often living outdoors.

Cans for a Cause happening Friday at Devonshire Mall

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

AM800's Cans for a Cause runs on Friday from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. in the food court at Devonshire Mall. Donations can also be dropped off in the south parking lot, beside the Sydney Avenue Mall entrance.

Some provinces are selling U.S. booze again — with a holiday twist. Is yours one of them?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

How are Canadians feeling about buying American these days? Well, when it comes to U.S. alcohol, many are again raising a glass. But that doesn't mean their elbows are down.

Rising need: Windsor Goodfellows pack extra Christmas food boxes to meet demand

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A team of volunteers with Windsor Goodfellows spent the day on Wednesday packing 600 additional Christmas food boxes for the charity’s annual giveaway, because the 2,075 already assembled aren’t enough to fill demand through the New Year.

Windsor skate lending program expecting busy year, as new downtown rink set to open

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The volunteers who run Windsor's free skate lending program are gearing up for a busy year, with the opening of the new rink in front of city hall — and just steps from their front door — on the horizon.

Charity food drives: are they the answer? Here's what Calgarians say

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Is it time for Canada to consider something like government food stamps to address hunger? Atul Bir says 10 years ago, he would have said no. We’re looking out for each other. But today? Demand for food banks has soared, and that’s changing his mind.