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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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Just released: WRCF 2023 Annual Impact Report
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We are excited to share our 2023 Annual Impact Report that highlights the impact we made in the first full year of operation for WRCF.
We are extremely grateful for our community partners at The Blondes and Cober for their innovative ideas and support in making this report possible.
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Finding Our Place in a Growing Region
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WRCF's President & CEO, Eric Avner, shares his thoughts on our recent On The Table event and the population growth in Waterloo Region. He also highlights Reception House for its work on social infrastructure, particularly through its New Canadian Art Program.
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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 WRCF Community Awards
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Do you know:
- A community volunteer or philanthropist who creatively tackles issues of today, with an eye to the future, using innovative approaches and solutions?
- A business or organization that is committed to building and supporting our community through “Doing More Good”?
- An individual or organization in the community who is advancing social infrastructure in Waterloo Region?
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Doing Good Business: Building Sustainability for Nonprofits
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Join WRCF and a panel of experts on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm to learn about alternative revenue sources that can improve the sustainability of your organization.
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This engaging conversation will focus on exploring non-traditional methods of funding, including social enterprise business models for nonprofit organizations. Speakers will share their experiences and insights from using these models within their own organizations.
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Speakers include:
- Justin Chan, Executive Director, The Community Company
- Marc Hull-Jacquin, Executive Director, Shelter Movers
- Carla Leon, President & CEO, Just Like Family Home Care
- Wayne Paddick, Executive Director, The Bridges
- Blessing Akpan, Director, Community Impact, WRCF
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Recent announcements from WRCF
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June 6, 2024
Kia Communities in Motion reveals 2024 funding recipients, inspiring movement in communities across Canada
Read more
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May 23, 2024
WRCF announces plan for Arts Grants funding in 2024
Read more
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An Infrastructure to Build Community
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WRCF's President & CEO, Eric Avner, was recently featured in the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce's May / June edition of the Chamber Advocate.
Click here to read the article
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National Indigenous History Month
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National Indigenous Peoples Day falls on June 21, and multiple events will be hosted across the region. This includes the Indigenous Poets Society hosting a Creators’ Corner, Market and Social at the Victoria Park Pavilion at 6:30 pm. Below are a few more events you can check out:
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Please continue to join people across our community in celebrating Pride! Here are a few (of the many) local events happening this week:
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Questions?
Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806
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