Neighbours Investing in Neighbours
Many of our neighbours are stuck in financial survival mode, working hard but never quite getting ahead. That's why DWCC and our partners are committed to creating local, achievable pathways toward financial freedom, and supporting local wherever we can.
Economic opportunity consistently ranks as one of the top priorities residents surface for making Downtown Windsor a better place to live.The resources on this page are a good place to start.
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Small, accessible loans to help you launch or grow a business idea.
Programs inside and outside DWCC to help you thrive.
Connect your talents and tools to earning/sharing opportunities in your neighbourhood.
Champion neighbourhood businesses that reinvest in the community.
These priorities were informed by feedback in formal and informal conversations with downtown residents.
If job readiness, sharing economies or local businesses are important to you…
Join us on Thursday, June 18 for our next Neighbourhood Meeting!
We’ll have local employment resources, chances to support local businesses, guest speakers, food and more.
When: Thursday, June 18 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: Bruce Avenue Park (rain backup at 630 Church Street)
Libro Credit Union Microloans
Are you a neighbour living in the Downtown Windsor core area?
Would a small, <$1000 loan help propel your new side hustle? Or are you looking for relief from bills and other finances?
A microloan may be able to help.
Unlike predatory high-interest loans, microloans are relationship-based, with personalized repayment plans, financial workshops, monthly check-ins and no interest, ensuring the money does what it’s meant to do: support your goals, not create more debt.
Made possible by Libro Credit Union, microloans offer a different path than traditional lending, built on trust, relationships, and mutual accountability.
This program is already helping neighbours take first steps toward small-business ventures or catch up on expenses in the downtown core.
Get a taste of our Microloans program at WINGS Cafe
“The sweet taste of our homeland, Afghanistan, is now packaged for you to take home! “The Sweet Carrot Jam” 🫙 🥕
At WINGS, we support young women in turning their passions, interests, and skills into economic entrepreneurship initiatives.
So, 10 months ago, we brought a recipe from our home to WINGS Cafe. After the positive reception from our customers and the support of the rest of the WINGS team and a microloan from @dwcc_windsor -P2P, we launched “Sweet Carrot Jam,” a taste of our homeland, Afghanistan. We haven’t added any preservatives or artificial sweeteners, just the flavor of sweet carrots and the homemade techniques we grew up with.
Now available at WINGS CAFE. Thank you for supporting us in this economic entrepreneurship adventure! 🫶🏽”
- Farahnaz and Sitarah
Eligibility Requirements
Resident of the Downtown Windsor core (see map)
Connected to the DWCC community, either through our network or with 2 references
Willingness to attend monthly check-ins to review progress and discuss any needed changes
Completion of an 8-session financial workshop series (1 hour/week)
Got questions? Email p2p@dwcc.ca for more details.
