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2023 National Vital Signs® Report
Community Foundations of Canada has released their latest report, Reconnecting Communities: National Vital Signs® Report. This National Vital Signs® Report focuses on the extent to which people feel included in, connected to and supported by their communities by delving into three main themes: Belonging, Engagement and Well-being
On October 19, 2023, WRCF released Waterloo Region’s Vital Signs® Report focused on Affordable Housing, which provides more information about this issue that matters to our community.
WRCF's President & CEO, Eric Avner, shares his thoughts and impressions on the November 16, 2023 Building Community: It's more than housing event, and touches on what "Community is..."
HELPING HAND: The Bridges ramps up support for those seeking permanent housing and gives back through social enterprise
The Cambridge Shelter Corporation (known as The Bridges) is dedicated to finding ways to support individuals who reside in their shelter and beyond. They recently received funding from WRCF, through the Investment Readiness Program, to support their social enterprise, which offers employment to shelter graduates.
SPACE FOR ALL: DiverseWorks Dance Co. breaks down barriers with help from WRCF’s Racial Equity Fund
DiverseWorks Dance Co. is a dance company where diverse dancers of all ages, body types and stages of professional development can feel safe and flourish. WRCF was proud to support its Emergent program through the Racial Equity Fund.
YWCA Cambridge recently released a research report, Women’s Homelessness in Cambridge: Knowledge Sharing & Interventions. This report sheds light on the challenges of women experiencing homelessness in Cambridge and shares recommendations to help bring urgent change to this issue.
As an extension of the report, YWCA Cambridge is hosting a Knowledge & Action Speaker Series. Click the graphic below to register for their December 5, 2023 event:
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