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Become a social impact investor
Impact investments are investments made with the intention of generating positive, measurable social and environmental impact; while also giving you financial returns.
Impact investments are investments made with the intention of generating positive, measurable social and environmental impact; while also giving you financial returns.
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Download Windmill Microlending’s 2023/24 Impact Report including audited financial statements.
Newcomers take on low-income jobs to survive. With Windmill’s help, our clients’ income triples.
Decrease in unemployment. With Windmill’s help, our clients are successful in securing employment in their trained profession.
Historical repayment rate. The remarkable rate at which our clients repay their loans is a clear indicator of their success.
We recognize that Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities disproportionately face barriers to socio-economic opportunities. Access to financial tools and services will uplift people, especially refugees and newcomers, to be able to thrive in Canada. Our partnership with Windmill enables us to mobilize grant and investment capital for social good. This blended finance model is an innovative way to steer more of our capital toward positive impact and more equitable outcomes."
Arti Freeman
President and CEO, Definity Insurance Foundation
You’re going to have a hard time finding a better place for your donation budget or your impact investment budget than with Windmill Microlending."
Bill Young
Chairman, Social Capital Partners
At TELUS, leveraging our technology innovation and human compassion to improve the outcomes of our fellow citizens is foundational to our leadership in social capitalism. We are grateful for the opportunity to support Windmill’s efforts to enable economic prosperity for its clients by optimizing the expertise and contributions of every member of our community. Indeed, our investment in Windmill’s community bond through the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good aligns with our shared goals of promoting inclusion and empowering all Canadians to participate fully and successfully in our digital society."
Darren Entwistle
President and CEO, TELUS
