The Gordie Howe International Bridge handed out $100,000 Tuesday to several local organizations on both sides of the river as part of the project Community Benefits Plan.
The Community Organization Investment, one initiative under the broader Community Benefits Plan, is a five-year annual investment allowance with $50,000 (CDN) allocated to registered non-profit or charitable organizations located in or serving residents in Sandwich/west Windsor and Delray/Southwest Detroit respectively. The funds support events, programming and infrastructure improvements that will benefit the communities and align with one of the community investment priorities identified through public consultation.
This marks the second annual funding release from the Community Organization Investment.
WINDSOR, ONT. Eight “exciting and unique” community focused projects in Windsor and Detroit will receive a $100,000 boost from the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan. The Gordie Howe International Bridge announced the distribution of $100,000 Tuesday to the local organizations marking the second annual funding release from the Community Organization Investment. This year’s recipients will receive funding in July. The projects are: Canada: Essex County Black Historical Research Society: Across the River to Freedom: Early Black History in Sandwich, Ontario Border City Athletics Club: Women Can Summit Series The John McGivney Children’s Centre: A Bridge to Play McGivney: New Accessible Ramp