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WRCF’s monthly e-newsletter to keep you connected to granting information, Impact Investing, what’s new, and ways we are convening and collaborating to make an impact in our community.
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The Leland and Thora Vance Fund - Recreation Grants
Approximately $95,000 will be distributed to provide and maintain recreational facilities for the general population of Wingham - now and into the future.
Deadline: October 7, 2022
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The Fund for Gender Equality
Approximately $280,000 will be distributed to local organizations working to support women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse individuals working towards a future grounded in equity, inclusion and justice.
Deadline: October 31, 2022
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Investment Readiness Program
Approximately $440,000 will be distributed through the Central South-Western Ontario Region to organizations and businesses looking to create, manage, and expand social enterprises in order to get ready to accept investment.
Deadline: November 22, 2022
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September 27, 2022
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative
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September 13, 2022
Eric Avner joins Waterloo Region Community Foundation as President & CEO
Read more
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WRCF Do More Good Dialogues - Conversations in Communities
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WRCF wants to hear from people across our region. So, we are in the process of scheduling community drop-in conversations during November. Our President & CEO, Eric Avner, along with members of our Board and Team, will be on site at libraries around Waterloo Region to chat and answer any questions you have about our community foundation, and to get your input on issues of importance in your city or township. More information will be available in the coming weeks on our website linked below.
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2021 Youth Impact Survey: Experiences of Homelessness Snapshot
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The Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region has recently released another snapshot report from their Youth Impact Survey, this one focused on Experiences of Homelessness.
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October 11-13, 2022
Join Rhythm and Blues Cambridge through the Black Girls Excellence program and celebrate United Nations International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2022. We’ll be celebrating all week long with awesome after school programs full of inspiring hands-on activities.
Learn more and register
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November 1, 2022
Join K-W Unity Mosque for a screening of the film "Free Trip to Egypt" at the Princess Twin Cinema. The creator, Tarek Mounib will be in attendance and online ticket sales will support Sanctuary Refugee Health Centre.
Learn more and register
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SVP’s Perfect Pitch is back!
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Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region is hosting their annual Perfect Pitch event on November 1, 2022. This is your opportunity to hear from seven local charities, all addressing challenges that face our community. They’ll each share their story – and how you can help make a difference – in a three-minute pitch.
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Questions?
Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806
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