Our Community

Better Business Bureau Winmar is a member in good standing with the local BBB office. BBB is the resource to turn to for objective, unbiased information on businesses. Our network of national and local BBB operations allows us to monitor and take action on thousands of business issues affecting consumers at any given time
Salvation Army Winmar is a proud supporter of the local Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is present in 400 communities throughout Canada and more than 120 countries around the world, offering service in 175 different languages. When disaster strikes, the Army is often already there living in the community and is able to provide immediate aid and relief in the most culturally relevant way. It also means the Army will still be there long after the immediate needs have been met.
Making a Difference Winmar Guelph and Winmar Orangeville have a mandate to improve not only the quality of life for our clients through our services but the quality of life to the residents of the communities we live, work and play in. Please check out our Environmental Responsibility and Social Responsibilty pages to learn more. We encourage all business in our communities to support local causes and initiatives with the goal of making a better living environment for our children.
Restoring Family Values Initiative In 2009 Winmar Guelph launched the “Restoring Family Values” initiative with the Guelph Police Service. Our goal is to assist the Guelph Police educate the youth of our community to lead safe and productive lives. Paul Schmidt, owner of Winmar Guelph has pledged $100,000 over the next 10 years to support this program. Please contact Darrin Drake, Customer Care Manager for Winmar darrindrake@winmar.ca or Sgt. Doug Pflug douglas.pflug@police.guelph.on.ca to find out how you can assist with our cause.
KidsAbility Guelph/Wellington In 2007 Paul Schmidt, owner of Winmar Guelph and Winmar Orangeville met Haley Veit, a child using the services of KidsAbility. Upon hearing her story Paul realized that the work we do is simple compared to the work that Haley has accomplished, “this girl is an inpiration to all of us”. 2007 was Winmar Guelph’s 10th anniversary, Paul donated $10,000 to KidsAbility to assist them in helping the children of our community. Since then Winmar Guelph has been a committed sponsor of KidsAbility through their annual Fun Run/Walk held at the West End Rec Center every June. Click on the link below to find how how you can help!
Guelph Chamber of Commerce Winmar Guelph is a member of the local Chamber of Commerce. The Guelph Chamber of Commerce represents the voice of business contributing to economic growth, profitability, competitiveness and community involvement for all types of business and business people in Guelph.