Corporate Giving

Seniors

Alzheimer Society Windsor-Essex – Art Therapy Program  

For many, painting is a relaxing hobby. For individuals with Alzheimer’s, it can be therapeutic.  The Creative Art Expression program at the Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex provides art therapy to help stimulate the mind of a person with dementia.   

Through art, participants are able to enhance their communication skills, express themselves in a creative manner and socialize with others also living with the disease. “It reduces stress and anxiety,” said Sarah Overton, Education and Support Coordinator. “It also helps with isolation. Often people are withdrawn after a dementia diagnosis because they are afraid to go out or say something wrong. This program gives them a safe social opportunity.”

In Windsor-Essex County 7,500 people have been diagnosed with dementia.  Thanks to a donation from Caesars Windsor Cares, the Alzheimer Society is able to deliver this program, benefitting those living with the disease, and their care partners.

 Through art, participants are able to enhance their communication skills, express themselves in a creative manner and socialize with others also living with the disease. “It reduces stress and anxiety,” said Sarah Overton, Education and Support Coordinator. “It also helps with isolation. Often people are withdrawn after a dementia diagnosis because they are afraid to go out or say something wrong. This program gives them a safe social opportunity.”

In Windsor-Essex County 7,500 people have been diagnosed with dementia. Thanks to a donation from Caesars Windsor Cares, the Alzheimer Society is able to deliver this program, benefitting those living with the disease, and their care partners.

Health & Wellness

Harmony in Action – Participation Park

Playgrounds bring images of a happy, carefree environment and outdoor play develops physical, social and cognitive skills.  A space for everyone, regardless of ability, was the vision Harmony in Action had for their clients.  With a donation from Caesars Windsor Cares, their dream became a reality with an inclusive playground right in their backyard.

Participation Park is an exciting, innovative, fully accessible and inclusive environment.  It is the perfect place for persons with special needs, their families, friends and the community to play, learn and adventure together.  The new playground area is also therapeutic.  The Life Trail Exercise equipment allows users to exercise through play to gain muscles, strength and confidence.  

Community Enrichment

Downtown Mission - Women’s Dormitory

Living on the street is highly dangerous, especially for women.  For years their only option was to sleep on floor mats at the Downtown Mission shelter, separated from others with merely a row of chairs.  Now with a donation from Caesars Windsor Cares, a 10-bed Downtown Mission Women’s Dormitory gives homeless women a space of their own.  Since it opened in 2016, over 300 women have access to a warm, safe, compassionate and secure atmosphere offered.   

Beyond having a bed to sleep, they also have access to the mission’s services and programs, which carry a women-centered approach. The Cares donation also enabled them to extend programming to promote self-respect, self-love and self-care.  Partnering with community organizations, they now offer these successful programs to Canadian Mental Health Association, Hiatus House and Windsor Youth Centre.

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Essex Region Conservation Authority – Devonwood Conservation Area Nature Trail

The Caesars Windsor Nature Trail officially opened at Devonwood Conservation Area this fall thanks to a generous donation investment from Caesars Windsor Cares. 

The 4.5 kilometre trail has been completely resurfaced to improve safety, accessibility and natural connections at Windsor’s only Conservation Area and urban forest. In addition to the overhauled trails, benches have been rebuilt, the parking lot improved and a safety light added making it an inviting destination to enjoy the outdoors on foot or bike. Located on Division Road just north of Cabana, it is believed that no other forest in Canada supports a greater diversity of oak trees.