Where would you spend $1M in Windsor-Essex? WECF wants to know

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Lisa Kolody, the Executive Director of the Windsor Essex Community Foundation seen in Windsor, Ont. on June 4, 2025. (Michelle Maluske/CTV Windsor)
The Windsor Essex Community Foundation is wondering where you would spend $1 million in the community.
The WECF has launched their annual 'Vital Signs' survey, asking where they should spend money.
'The community sets those priorities for us,' Lisa Kolody, WECF Executive Director said.
'We really want to hear from you of what's important to you.'
Kolody said this is the 12th year for the annual report, which will help them choose where to invest in Windsor-Essex.
'We give out about $1.5 million per year,' Kolody said.
The survey takes less than five minutes and asks respondents to rank how they feel and what the top priority should be across 11 different areas. Everything from housing to newcomers to education and arts is covered.
The survey closes on Aug. 8 and a Vital Signs Report will be released in October.
'Vital Signs is just another tool for us to look at what will make our community better and how can we invest,' Kolody said.
WECF was founded in 1983 by Albert Weeks, Clifford Hatch Sr., and Charles Clark Sr., with an initial endowment of $1 million more than 40 years ago.
'We've invested $17 million in the community in that time,' Kolody said, noting its now grown to $33 million.
'We grant off the interest.'