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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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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
Note: There will be an informational webinar on March 8 from 1-1:45 pm
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The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund
Approximately $130,000 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.
Deadline: March 5, 2023
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WRCF collaborates with partners to create sustainable, equitable and thriving communities. In 2022, we approved grants of $6 Million to hundreds of local charities and non-profits, bringing our collective granting impact since inception to $73 Million. Since 2017, we have also made 19 impact investments totalling over $11.4 Million, including almost $4 Million in 2022.
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We're Hiring! Digital Marketing Associate
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We are currently hiring for the position of Digital Marketing Associate. Apply by Sunday, March 5, 2023.
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Indwell and WRCF forge ahead to increase supportive affordable housing supply
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Indwell’s third and most recent affordable housing project in Waterloo Region will see the nearly 200-year-old Grand River Hotel in downtown Preston reborn as affordable housing units. WRCF was happy to provide support for this initiative through an impact investment.
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Celebrating History and Weaving our Dreams
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Join Rhythm and Blues Cambridge this Saturday, February 25, 2023 from noon to 4 pm at Idea Exchange Queen's Square for their 2023 Cambridge Black History Month Celebration: Celebrating History and Weaving Our Dreams. There will be fun activities for the whole family!
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Black Heritage Month Fireside Chat
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Join the City of Kitchener on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 4-6 pm at Kitchener City Hall for a Black Heritage Month Fireside Chat. This event will be hosted by Sophia Stanberry, Director, Equity, Anti-Racism and Indigenous Initiatives and Ismail Mohamed, Community Centre Facilitator with a special message from Mayor Berry Vrbanovic.
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Understanding Energy Poverty in Waterloo Region
Reep Green Solutions has recently released a blog sharing information about energy poverty in Waterloo Region.
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Questions?
Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806
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