I grew up with immigrant parents. While they were not educated, many of our close family friends were. I was struck, at a very young age, by how it seemed unfair that new Canadians came to Canada to pursue their dreams, often at Canada's invitation, only to find that they could not afford to reclaim their professions by paying for accreditation, courses, and exams. I aspired to kick-start momentum of Windmill's activities in British Columbia by launching BC PALs.

John Montalbano

Principal, Tower Beach Capital Limited and Windmill's Treasurer and Chair, Finance and Risk Management Committee

Windmill is a remarkably productive non-profit model. Loans, created by donations, get recycled between beneficiaries every four years and donations of loan capital are working 100% of the time, for 100% of the value.

Helen McLean

Donner Canadian Foundation

Windmill Microlending is an exceptionally impactful charity that excels across the board in its performance and mission to support newcomers to Canada. For every $1 donated to Windmill, we calculate there is $5.52 in social and economic return created. This result exceeds the average return range for all 46,000 Charities in our research of $2.00-$2.25. I would recommend donating to Windmill if you want tremendous return on your charitable investment.

Mark S. Bonham

The Veritas Foundation

Manulife’s impact agenda is helping to drive inclusive economic opportunities that benefit us all. Manulife is proud to partner with organizations like Windmill to help provide access to financial products and services, like the microloans offered to skilled Canadian immigrants and refugees, because we know the profound impact they have on people’s lives and their ability to prepare for their future.”

Naveed Irshad

Manulife Canada