Community
Giving

Investing in impact

WFCU Credit Union proudly supports many of the community’s most impactful organizations, events, and initiatives. Our community relations program allows us to identify the greatest needs in the communities we serve, and collaborate to address them effectively. With an emphasis on youth, education, and health, our signature INSPIRE event series includes programming for all ages and is focused on creating unique experiences for families that are engaging, educational, and inspiring.

WFCU Credit Union is proud to be a certified Caring Company through Imagine Canada.

The Hospice of Windsor Essex County Inc.

Since 1979, The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County has provided equitable access to end-of-life care for all. WFCU Credit Union is a proud supporter of many of its events and initiatives, including the Hospice Holiday Meals, which provides homemade meals to patients and families.

Essex County Soccer League

The Essex County Soccer League (ECSL) provides a competitive soccer environment to over 180 youth and senior teams from 15 local Clubs. WFCU Credit Union is the presenting sponsor of the league, proud to provide youth in our area with physical activity, team-building opportunities, and lasting friendships.

WFCU Credit Union Painting Competition and Exhibit: Leamington Arts Centre

The annual WFCU Credit Union Painting Competition and Exhibit at the Leamington Arts Centre allows artists of all ages and abilities to showcase their works to win cash prizes! The exhibit aims to celebrate the arts in our community.

W.E. Care for Kids Lemonade Brigade

W.E. Care for Kids’ Annual Lemonade Brigade encourages youth to learn about financial literacy while having fun and raising money for local pediatric health care! WFCU Credit Union is proud to provide resources and pick-up locations for this cause.

Enactus Partnership

More than 700 elementary and secondary school students in Windsor-Essex actively engage in the YouThrive program each year. As a vital component of the UWindsor Enactus program, YouThrive focuses on nurturing entrepreneurial leaders and imparting financial literacy skills.

Sun County Panthers

WFCU Credit Union proudly sponsors many youth sports teams, including the Sun County Panthers. Established in 1995, the Sun County Panthers provides male youth hockey players of all ages the ability to play Canada’s national winter sport.

WETRA

The Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) offers equine therapy to participants of all ages, abilities, and needs.

Scottish Borderers Foundation

WFCU donated $50,000 to the ‘Service, Sacrifice and Duty’ capital fundraising campaign in support of the Essex-Kent Scottish Regiment, which has the goal of sustaining the funds raised in perpetuity through the interest earned.

INSPIRE Signature Events

INSPIRE combines existing WFCU community investment initiatives with new signature events that aim to provide engaging, entertaining, and educational opportunities for people to come together as a community.

Easter Egg Drop

25,000 Easter eggs are dropped from a helicopter for children to collect at this one-of-a-kind event.

Easter Egg Drop 2024

Joy of Giving

In the spirit of the holiday season, WFCU employees come together to give back to the community.

Joy of Giving 2023

Regional Spelling Bee

Students in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent in grades 1 through 8 compete to represent our region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Spelling Bee 2024

Trick or Trot

Ghouls, ghosts, and goblins of all ages come together for a Halloween-themed family fun run.

Trick or Trot 2023

Bloom Garden Recognition Program

The WFCU Credit Union Bloom Garden Recognition Program promotes community pride among our residents and encourages active participation in our community.

Bloom Garden Recognition Program 2024

Gifts-In-Kind

Whether through prize donations for a fundraiser or WFCU staff volunteers, our gifts-in-kind program allows us to provide non-monetary donations to community organizations in need of support.