Projects
ONGOING PROJECTS
Government of Ontario (2024-2027)
Project Title: Hub Without Walls (HWoW) Partner
Project Overview
As a Hub Without Walls (HWoW) partner, this project supports a survivor-centered, collaborative approach to preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) across Windsor–Essex. Working alongside a network of community organizations and service providers, the initiative focuses on strengthening coordination, improving access to supports, and ensuring individuals receive timely, compassionate, and appropriate care.
Rather than navigating disconnected services, participants are supported through a more integrated system that prioritizes safety, dignity, and choice. Through community events, outreach, education, and collaborative programming, this project helps meet individuals where they are while fostering awareness, prevention, and stronger cross-sector relationships.
Program Activities & Events (2025)
MCC Health and Wellness Expo | November 5, 2025
A community health expo providing access to health information, wellness resources, and local service providers in a welcoming and inclusive setting.
Take Back the Night | September 19, 2025
A community event supporting safety, awareness, and advocacy to address violence and promote safer, more inclusive communities.
Open Streets Windsor | September 21st, 2025
Participation in a city-wide initiative encouraging physical activity, community engagement, and the use of public spaces for connection and wellbeing.
Holiday Painting Classes – Women’s Support & Empowerment
Creative holiday-themed painting sessions designed to encourage women’s connection, mutual support, and wellbeing. Delivered in collaboration with community partners, these sessions provide a safe and welcoming space for expression, socialization, and empowerment.
Gordie Howie International Bridge Community Benefits Plan (2025-2026)
Project Title: Community Meal and Intergenertaional Socialization Program for Newcomers
Project Overview
The Community Meal and Intergenerational Socialization Program for Newcomers is designed to reduce social isolation, foster belonging, and strengthen community connections for newcomers, seniors, international students, and families in Windsor–Essex. Through inclusive meals, cultural celebrations, educational workshops, and collaborative events, the program creates welcoming spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect, learn new skills, and build meaningful relationships.
This project supports community integration, cross-cultural understanding, and intergenerational engagement, while promoting access to information, wellness, and social participation.
Program Activities & Events (2025)
Weekly Community Lunches & Socialization
Ongoing community meals that encourage connection, conversation, and relationship-building.
Weekly Painting Classes & Socialization
These weekly sessions provide a welcoming space for newcomers, seniors, and community members of all ages to come together through creative expression. Participants explore painting techniques while building friendships, reducing social isolation, and strengthening intergenerational connections in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Holiday Painting Classes | December 10, 2025
Creative workshops bringing community members together through art and expression.
Painting Class Party & Holiday Celebration | December 17, 2025
A festive celebration highlighting creativity, community, and shared cultural experiences.
Bedford Holiday Celebration | December 2, 2025
A community-wide holiday gathering fostering inclusion and seasonal connection.
International Students Welcome Event | October 18th, 2025
This welcoming event is designed to help international students connect with the local community in a supportive and inclusive environment. Participants have the opportunity to meet peers, community members, and local organizations while learning about available programs, services, and resources. The event supports social integration, reduces isolation, and helps international students build meaningful connections and support networks as they adjust to life in Windsor–Essex.
Step by Step, Stronger Together Walkathon | October 5th, 2025
A community walk designed to promote physical and mental wellness while strengthening unity and collective resilience. Participants come together to support healthy lifestyles, social connection, and community pride, with the walk offering an opportunity to experience and view the Gordie Howe International Bridge as a symbol of connection, progress, and shared strength.
History of Sandwich Town – Collaborative Session | August 12th, 2025
An educational and cultural session exploring local history and community heritage.
Fraud Prevention Workshop | July 15th, 2025
Delivered in collaboration with Windsor Police (WDP) to support community safety and awareness.
Celebration of People Picnic | July 13th, 2025
A multicultural outdoor gathering celebrating diversity, inclusion, and community pride.
Pets as Family Workshop | June 24th, 2025
In partnership with KB Dog Training, focusing on pet care, companionship, and community wellbeing.
Artificial Intelligence in Today’s World – Presentation | June 10th, 2025
An educational session introducing community members to emerging technology and digital literacy.
Government of Canada New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) 2025-2026
Project Title: Seniors Social Connections Program
Project Overview
The Seniors Social Connections Program supports older adults by creating opportunities for social engagement, community participation, learning, and wellness. Through cultural celebrations, educational workshops, physical activity, and community outings, the program helps reduce social isolation, strengthen peer connections, and promote healthy, active aging. Activities are designed to be inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the diverse needs of seniors in Windsor–Essex.
Program Activities & Events (2025)
SACW Members Holiday Party | December 7, 2025
A festive gathering offering seniors an opportunity to socialize, enjoy a shared meal, and celebrate the holiday season together in a welcoming environment.
November Seniors Meeting | November 21, 2025
A monthly meeting focused on connection, information sharing, and community-building among seniors.
International Students Welcome Event | October 18, 2025
An intergenerational event bringing seniors and international students together to foster cultural exchange, conversation, and mutual understanding.
Tecumseh Corn Festival – Community Outing | August 22nd, 2025
Seniors participated in a local community festival, providing opportunities to socialize, explore the wider community, and connect with people outside their usual social circles.
Celebration of People Picnic | July 13th, 2025
A community picnic where seniors enjoyed social interaction, free Zumba sessions, and opportunities to connect with diverse community members in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Navigating the Seniors’ Health Care Journey | March 28th, 2025
An informational session supporting seniors in understanding and accessing health care services, resources, and supports.
Plant & Wellness Workshop
A hands-on workshop focused on planting, gardening, and wellness, encouraging learning, creativity, and mental well-being.
Community Engagement Sessions | February 28th, 2025
Ongoing sessions that encourage participation, discussion, and connection on topics relevant to seniors’ interests and needs.
Smart Fall Prevention Session | January 31st, 2025
A safety-focused workshop providing seniors with practical strategies to reduce fall risks and maintain independence.
Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF) (2023-2024) Funded by Government of Canada and delivered through Community Foundations of Canada, Windsor-Essex Community Foundation
Project Title "Building a resilient South Asian Centre of Windsor".
The funds wil help us review and develop effective organizational systems to guide good governance which will build a
resilient organization that can adapt to new demands and deliver on its mission effectively. Check more on the CSRF Announcement here
South Asian Centre of Windsor was invited to the Roundtable with Windsor-Tecumseh MP Irek Kuzmeirczyk to hear about the plans for the organization with the funds. The centre also joined Windsor-Tecumseh MP Irek Kuzmeirczyk in July 2024 for the successful coclusion of the Community Services Recovery Fund projects.
Project Outcomes and Impact
Coming out of COVID-19, the South Asian Centre of Windsor faced significant challenges: rebuilding community connections, adapting programs to new realities, and strengthening governance after years of strain. The $81,300 CSRF grant provided a critical opportunity to stabilize and grow, enabling us to put in place the systems that will ensure resilience well into the future.
For, the first time in its 40-year history, the Centre created a 5-Year Strategic Plan Progressing Together 2029 and a comprehensive Board/Staff/Volunteer Policy Manual.
Through this process, we engaged community partners, board members, staff, and volunteers in meaningful dialogue. They not only gained valuable insights into the needs of our community but also contributed their aspirations for the Centre’s future. This collective effort built a strong sense of unity and directly informed positive changes in our governance structure, investment decisions, and programming.
Revisions to our Constitution and Bylaws allowed us to expand the Board to include both diverse South Asian community voices and leaders with professional expertise. This has significantly strengthened our governance capacity and improved financial oversight.
As a result, funders are confident in the Centre’s enhanced governance and accountability, the community has expressed appreciation for the Centre’s renewed direction, and staff are more motivated to deliver on its mission. These outcomes have led to new impactful projects, relocation to a more suitable facility, increased membership, successful fundraising initiatives, and continuous community engagement.
CLICK HERE for Strategic Plan Engagement with diverse stakeholders from Windsor
CLICK HERE for 5-Year Strategic Plan Launch
Government of Ontario Anti-Racism Anti-Hate Grant Program (ARAH) (2022-2024)
Project Title: Windsor Essex Anti-Hate Youth Collective (WEAHYC) Click here to view our project overview.
The Windsor-Essex Anti-Hate Youth Collective (WEAHYC), led by the South Asian Centre of Windsor, is a youth-driven initiative focused on combating racism and hate through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Over its first 18 months, the project engaged 133+ youth volunteers, reached thousands of students across Windsor-Essex, and delivered a combination of online campaigns, leadership training, campus outreach, and community events. Youth contributed 360+ volunteer hours, helped create 50+ educational guides and resources, and participated in podcasts, symposiums, and tabling events that promoted dialogue, allyship, and inclusion across schools and post-secondary campuses.
A key component of the project was its hate reporting survey and outreach efforts, which provided youth with a safe and accessible way to share experiences of racism, discrimination, and online hate. These insights helped identify local trends—such as rising Islamophobia, antisemitism, and digital harassment—and directly informed responsive programming and educational content. By pairing youth-led data collection with action-oriented advocacy, AHYC strengthened reporting confidence, built community trust, and empowered young people to take an active role in dismantling hate in Windsor-Essex.
