CAESARS WINDSOR CARES NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE WINDSOR-ESSEX PRIDE FEST AND MAKES GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION TO ITS QCONNECT PLUS PROGRAM
Windsor, Ontario – Windsor-Essex Pride Fest together with members of the community announced Caesars Windsor Cares as the presenting sponsor of 2025 Windsor-Essex Pride Fest and recognized Caesars Windsor Cares for their generous contribution of $10,000.00 to their QConnect Plus Program.
The Qconnect Plus Program is bi-weekly social drop-in program for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) seniors in Windsor-Essex. The QConnect Plus Program provides an opportunity for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors for meaningful social engagement and participation to increase connections and overcome social isolation by coming together and being their authentic selves in an inclusive, safe and accessible space.
Many of the consequences of social isolation among 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors are common across older adults. In general, social isolation is associated with higher levels of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and suicidality. In addition, many studies have linked socially isolated older adults have a greater likelihood of a more sedentary lifestyle, homelessness, substance use, falls and hospitalization with this population.
“Sometimes we often take our sense of belonging for granted,” explains Wendi Nicholson, President of Windsor-Essex Pride Fest. “Most people automatically have that sense of belonging simply by living their lives with their family and friends. But for those who are lonely or feel cut off from those things, that sense of belonging is gone and what’s left is a heightened sense of isolation. This program is aimed at making those who feel this way feel connected again”
“We welcome our friends at Caesars Windsor as the presenting sponsor of 2025 Windsor-Essex Pride Fest and are pleased that Caesars Windsor is stepping up for this prominent role as a key partner,” said David Lenz, Community Development. “Caesars Windsor and all of its staff have been a generous supporter over the last 15 years not only to the annual festival but through the year to our social programs and other 2SLGBTQIA+ initiatives and with this announcement today, it shows Caesars Windsor Cares.”.
“We are strong supporters of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and foster an environment for our employees and guests can have fun and be themselves not just for one day or one month, but all year round,” said Susanne Tomkins, Manager, PR & Communications, Caesars Windsor.”
With a long history of building a better community by supporting local charities and not-for-profits, Caesars Windsor Cares places an emphasis on those initiatives that assist the maximum number of individuals within its primary areas of focus; namely, Health and Wellness, Environment Sustainability and Conservation, Community Enrichment, and Seniors.
“We are pleased to contribute to Windsor-Essex Pride Fest and its social programs as we recognize the importance of sponsoring these types of programs that enrich the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the Windsor-Essex community,” said Tomkins.
