Community Connect - March 2023 WRCF e-newsletter

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March 2023                                                                View this email in your browser
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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.

Applications now open!

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Community Grants
Approximately $500,000 is available to organizations that are focused on initiatives linked to Affordable Housing. In addition, we will consider initiatives that impact Climate Change, where that impact specifically focuses on Waterloo Region. 

Deadline: April 2, 2023
Learn more and apply
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The Musagetes Fund
Approximately $300,000 will be distributed across Waterloo Region to provide grants to initiatives that support making the arts more central and meaningful in people’s lives.

Deadline: April 9, 2023
Learn more and apply
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Waterloo Region International Plowing Match 1995 and 2012 Fund
Approximately $22,000 will be distributed to organizations whose services focus on agriculture, health and/or education and benefit the citizens of Waterloo Region. 

Deadline: April 9, 2023
Learn more and apply
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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

Our office has moved locations

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As of March 27, 2023 our offices have moved. Please update your records to our new addresses.

KITCHENER (mailing address):
2 King Street West
Kitchener, ON N2G 1A3

CAMBRIDGE:
Suite 101, 135 George St. N
Cambridge, ON N1S 5C3

We will be available at both locations by appointment. 
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We're Hiring! Financial Services Associate

We are currently hiring for the position of Financial Services Associate. Apply by Friday, March 31, 2023.
Learn more
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The Essentials Fund 2023 Campaign (March 20-April 30)

The Essentials Fund has begun its second fundraising campaign, which kicked off on March 20, 2023. This fund collects monetary donations to provide local charities and organizations with unrestricted grants to purchase items for their clients whenever needed. Donors receive a tax receipt from WRCF for all eligible donations, as well as a year-end update from The Essentials Fund committee on the impact made in Waterloo Region.
Learn more and donate
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Community Environmental Fund now accepting applications

The Region of Waterloo's Community Environmental Fund provides financial support under two funding streams, stewardship and sustainability, for projects that protect, promote and enhance our natural environment. Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2023
Learn more and apply
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Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806

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