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WRCF’s monthly e-newsletter to keep you connected to granting information, investing, what’s new, and ways we are convening and collaborating to make an impact in our community.
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During National Volunteer Week, we want to take the opportunity to recognize our volunteers – we know we couldn’t do what we do without them!
At WRCF, our dedicated volunteers bring skills, expertise and insights to help us support people and organizations across Waterloo Region on a daily basis. Together, we are truly building sustainable, equitable and thriving communities.
Charlie Davis, a member of WRCF’s Children & Youth Committee, was kind enough to share their thoughts on volunteering with WRCF.
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Kitchener opens first-of-its-kind social entrepreneurship hub in Downtown Kitchener: the SDG Idea Factory
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“The SDG Idea Factory is a great space in the heart of Downtown Kitchener that’s ready to host the social and environmental trailblazers ready to ideate, innovate and apply the UN’s Global Goals.” - Mayor Berry Vrbanovic
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WRCF is proud to be one of the organizations sharing space in this social, environmental and equity-focused incubator.
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$900,000 awarded through Investment Readiness Program; $440,000 in current round
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In 2019, Community Foundations of Canada, alongside the Government of Canada and several partner organizations, announced the Investment Readiness Program (IRP), a program that helps social purpose organizations scale up their social enterprises to prepare to accept investments. As a Regional Partner for IRP, WRCF led the distribution of funding through the Central South-Western Ontario Region HUB.
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Applications closing soon!
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The Waterloo Region Record Literacy Fund
Approximately $6,400 will be distributed to support literacy in Waterloo Region.
Deadline: April 23, 2023
Learn more and apply
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The Woolwich Community Fund
Approximately $20,000 will be distributed to enhance the quality of life for children and youth who reside in Woolwich.
Deadline: April 23, 2023
Learn more and apply
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Kindred’s Affordable Housing GIC Already Making an Impact!
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Love Your Neighbour Communities (LYNC) is an organization in Wilmot Township committed to creating beautiful spaces where intergenerational communities will thrive. The group is starting with the New Hamburg Mill, which will be transformed into the Mill Block Community, a mixed-income, intergenerational community located in the heart of New Hamburg. Kindred Credit Union has partnered with LYNC by providing a mortgage as part of their Affordable Housing GICs and Loans to support this project. |
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Are you working on Truth and Reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion in our community? The Region's 2023 Upstream Fund is here to support your grassroots initiatives. Apply now and help create positive change from the ground up. Deadline: Monday, May 15, 2023
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Tickets available for annual Hats Off to Mom! event
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Join Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 11:00 am for their 6th annual Mother’s Day fundraiser, Hats Off to Mom! The event features a delicious brunch, speakers, games and a gift for participants to take home. This Mother's Day, treat your mom while helping moms in the community who are experiencing violence. |
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Questions?
Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806
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