Inspiration 100 donates to local charities [Video]

As the cost-of-living crisis deepens in Windsor-Essex, 10 local charities received a financial boost from Inspiration 100.

At their annual grant ceremony Wednesday night, the philanthropic group distributed $115,000, including a $25,000 donation to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor & Essex County and $10,000 cheques to nine other charities, such as Windsor Goodfellows and Maryvale.

“These funds go a long way in maintaining our programs,” said Brian Beaumont of Windsor Goodfellows, which has served the community for 114 years.

He emphasized that every dollar counts, especially as demand rises.

“Our clientele grew by 51 per cent last year, and we served over 40,000 people,” he said.

This year marks the eighth ceremony for Inspiration 100, which has now granted more than $480,000 to local charities.

Rae-Anne Copat, president of the group’s executive committee, highlighted the organization’s increasing impact.

“Our fund has reached over $2.3 million and continues to grow,” Copat …