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WRCF’s monthly e-newsletter to keep you connected to granting information, investing, what’s new, and ways we are mobilizing and collaborating to make an impact in our community.
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The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund
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Approximately $150,000 will be distributed to provide grants to camps enabling children and youth who reside in Cambridge, Kitchener, North Dumfries, Waterloo, Wellesley, Wilmot, and Woolwich and area, who need financial assistance to attend a variety of day, overnight, recreational and educational camps.
Applications Close: February 12, 2024
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Additional insights on the Housing Crisis beyond Waterloo Region’s 2023 Vital Signs® Report
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Waterloo Region’s 2023 Vital Signs® Report, focuses on Affordable Housing in Waterloo Region by exploring a variety of themes and the impacts across different communities. We have pulled together an article that highlights these variations, particularly across the three cities and four townships, and then discusses the trends over the past year, underscoring how recent declines in home prices are not improving affordability for housing.
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Providing camp experiences for children and youth across Waterloo Region
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The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund, held at WRCF, provides grants to camps enabling children and youth who reside in Waterloo Region and need financial assistance to attend camp. We've pulled together two examples of organizations supported through this fund.
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Podcast: Breaking all the fake rules with Eric Avner
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Our President & CEO, Eric Avner, was recently featured in an episode of Grand Valley Construction Association's Deconstructed podcast.
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In November 2023, WRCF recognized three individuals and one company whose exemplary volunteerism and contributions to local communities has been making a positive change in Waterloo Region. We are pleased to share the recipients of those awards, and some of the ways they have provided support.
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Navigating the Housing Landscape: A Snapshot of Immigrant Experiences in Waterloo Region
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Immigration Partnership has recently released a report that explores the housing experiences of immigrants in Waterloo Region. This report is intended to help governments, funders, business leaders and non-profit organizations develop and implement responsive housing policy, programs and services, and build suitable housing for the region’s fast changing and growing population.
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Meaning of Home writing contest in support of Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region is back!
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Do you know a child in Grades 4, 5, or 6 who loves to help others? Tell them about the Meaning of Home contest. This contest is a unique and meaningful way to get your children involved in creative writing and giving back to their community. Every local student who enters the contest will help Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region build safe and affordable homes by earning a $10 donation. Submission deadline: February 23, 2024
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Questions?
Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806
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