Funds Available for Community Projects!
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation announces the release of applications for their 2010 Community Impact Grants. Organizations can apply online for grants of between $2,000 and $10,000 by visiting their website at www.wecf.ca
Applications must be submitted by 4:30 pm on August 13th, 2010.
The foundation will seek to fund programs and projects which:
- involve collaboration and partnerships,
-build on existing community strengths and assets,
-respond to clearly identified local needs,
-strive for a significant and lasting impact on our community,
-benefit a wide audience,
-use resources efficiently and effectively,
-and, show innovation, creativity and a degree of risk.
The foundation takes a broad view of what communities need to succeed and provide grants for projects in:
-Arts, Culture and Heritage
-Education and Literacy
-Health and Human Service
-Environment
-Recreation
-Children and Youth
-Community Development
“It is invigorating to be able to support so many vital community assets, especially at this time,” states Susan Easterbrook, Chair of the Foundation’s Grants Committee. “Our committee looks forward to reviewing all the creative project ideas we know will come in.”
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) is a perpetual community trust that manages donated funds, makes grants to support community programs, and facilitates working relationships between community organizations.
As one of Canada’s 165 community foundations, your Community Foundation helps Canadians invest in building strong and resilient places to live, work, and play. In 2009, Community Foundations across Canada provided $176 million in support of local priorities and organizations. Your Community Foundation is committed to helping make Windsor-Essex a better place to live, work, play and grow.
For further information please contact:
Mike Morency, Communications and Grants Coordinator
WindsorEssex Community Foundation
2575 Ouellette Place
Windsor, ON N8X 1L9
Phone: 519-255-6572
Fax: 519-255-6936
mmorency@wecf.ca
or visit www.wecf.ca
Monday, July 19, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
ART WALK & ROCK
2010 ART WALK & ROCK IS COMING!
8th ANNUAL – Friday, July 16th & Saturday, July 17th, 2010 in Historic Walkerville...before you head out to Bluesfest International, plan to stop by this great event in Walkerville, Windsor..
Stroll through 40 plus shops and businesses and enjoy Walkerville’s history, appreciation of fine art, and our neighbourhood style!
The Walkerville BIA is proud to once again host Art Walkerville, bringing together a collection of Windsor and Essex County’s finest artists with many small businesses that call Walkerville "home". This exciting annual event, now in its 8th year, has brought thousands of people to the Walkerville neighbourhood to experience the flare of an area that is both trendy and respectful of its’ heritage.
Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to win $500 Walkerville Dollars by having their passport stamped at all participating locations on Friday, July 16th from 4 pm to 11 pm or Saturday, July 17th from 11 am to 5 pm. In addition, passport postcards will be mailed out to 20,000 Windsor residents, and made available at all participating shops beginning Thursday, July 1st, 2010.
This year Devonshire Rd will be closed to host approximately 40 additional artist’s booths.
There will be live entertainment featured both Friday & Saturday from 5 pm to 11 pm – and a “Mojito Tent” sponsored by Lamb’s Rum. Many of Walkerville’s restaurants will be setting up booths inside the tent so you can taste their specialties.
Walkerville is a thriving and exciting place to be – there’s always something happening here – and this year’s event is bigger and better!
For more information call the Walkerville BIA
246-346-WBIA (9242)
519-919-8733 (alternate cell)
or Email: info@walkervilledistrict.com
8th ANNUAL – Friday, July 16th & Saturday, July 17th, 2010 in Historic Walkerville...before you head out to Bluesfest International, plan to stop by this great event in Walkerville, Windsor..
Stroll through 40 plus shops and businesses and enjoy Walkerville’s history, appreciation of fine art, and our neighbourhood style!
The Walkerville BIA is proud to once again host Art Walkerville, bringing together a collection of Windsor and Essex County’s finest artists with many small businesses that call Walkerville "home". This exciting annual event, now in its 8th year, has brought thousands of people to the Walkerville neighbourhood to experience the flare of an area that is both trendy and respectful of its’ heritage.
Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to win $500 Walkerville Dollars by having their passport stamped at all participating locations on Friday, July 16th from 4 pm to 11 pm or Saturday, July 17th from 11 am to 5 pm. In addition, passport postcards will be mailed out to 20,000 Windsor residents, and made available at all participating shops beginning Thursday, July 1st, 2010.
This year Devonshire Rd will be closed to host approximately 40 additional artist’s booths.
There will be live entertainment featured both Friday & Saturday from 5 pm to 11 pm – and a “Mojito Tent” sponsored by Lamb’s Rum. Many of Walkerville’s restaurants will be setting up booths inside the tent so you can taste their specialties.
Walkerville is a thriving and exciting place to be – there’s always something happening here – and this year’s event is bigger and better!
For more information call the Walkerville BIA
246-346-WBIA (9242)
519-919-8733 (alternate cell)
or Email: info@walkervilledistrict.com
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