INCREDIBLE Family Day spent at Sobeys St. Clair Beach! 1,200 bags, 15,000 lbs. of food, and some pretty amazing sponsors, their families, and teams coming together to make Family Day special for so many in need across our community! #yqg

#pinkshirtday2023 #WECAScommunity #StopBullying #BullyNoMore #BeKind

Excited 2 host Ontario's 1st Poet Laureate Mr. RISEn One, Author, Inspirational Speaker, Arts Educator & Community Leader uses spoken word to empower & transform thru Edutainment. He founded a youth led initiative; Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere, R.I.S.E #BlackHistoryMonth

“It starts with us” Derrick Drouillard opened the #BlackHistoryMonth Staff Meeting WindsorEssexCAS with principles of centering families in their culture & identity to better serve our community

Last night I was honoured to give the land acknowledgment during the Youth Symposium event Rise Above hosted by the WindsorEssexCAS It was a privilege hearing Ontario’s first poet Laureate Mr. RISEn One speak and share his story. #BlackHistoryMonth

“We are agents of change” 🤩 Mr. RISEn One was energizing & impactful speaking about #authenticity, #GrowthMindset, & creating a safe space WindsorEssexCAS #BlackHistoryMonth

Memories of our Pride Flag Raising event. Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Windsor Pride Community 🏳️‍🌈 Trans Wellness Ontario #yqg #FullHouse

Today, we were pleased to host Denise A. Cole, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Our team shared the successes and challenges in administering some of our programs and services. #yqg

Hats off to Alex and Gavin! This dynamic duo performed their Scouts Canada (63rd Windsor Troop) community service programming by creating a lemonade stand. Together, their efforts raised $200 for our Holiday Program! Well done! #ScoutsDoStuff Scouts Canada

Many thanks to the Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors (WECAR). Their summer Back to School Drive was well supported with dozens of backpacks, boxes of school supplies and even a monetary donation. WECAR #yqg

Ahead of country-wide protests planned on September 20, OACAS reaffirms our commitment to decry hateful anti-2SLGBTQ+ rhetoric and ensure the safety and well-being of all 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth. Our full statement: oacas.org/2023/09/reaffi…

#ABigThankYou to Fortis Group for their fundraising efforts to support the programs and services of the Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society.

Yes, you can buy a KIT! There are 10 to choose from. See the list, and make your purchase here: wecaf.on.ca/kits/ #BuyAKit #yqg #Support AM800 CKLW Jonny Parks Hannah Witherbee @nathancarronair Derrick Drouillard Mike Clark

The Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Foundation extends appreciation to Unifor Local 2458. $10,000 was raised for programs that impact children, youth and families at the Angelo DiPonti and Holden Kisch Memorial Golf Tournament. #yqg

PROCLAMATION! It's Foster Parent Appreciation Week! #yqg

Today is #DressPurpleDay2023! HH staff are wearing purple to raise awareness about the role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families. Why do you dress purple? #IDressPurpleBecause

Today, in honour of Trans Day of Remembrance, WECAS began installing Positive Space stickers in our Windsor & Leamington offices. This represents a small but important step in our journey to become the Affirming Adults & community that our children, youth & families need. #TDOR

Proud to stand with WindsorEssexCAS on #TransDayOfRemembrance as we mark our buildings as inclusive, safe, supportive spaces for #trans folks and ALL people. Another positive step to provide more #equity based and affirming service in #YQG . 🏳️‍⚧️ ❤️

Thiessen’ s Orchards of Leamington donated 12,000 pounds of apples to families who receive services from us. This generous gift upholds the importance of healthy eating and good nutrition that is so important to positive child development and maintaining strong families.

The month of November is observed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today, members of our staff dressed in purple in support of those impacted by domestic violence. #yqg