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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 Services Recovery Fund
This fund is a collaboration between the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada, with funds provided by the Government of Canada, to support Community Service Organizations (including non-profit organizations, Indigenous Governing Bodies and Registered Charities) as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery.
Together, Waterloo Region Community Foundation and United Way Waterloo Region Communities have approximately $2.8 Million to distribute locally with additional funding available through Red Cross.
Deadline: February 21, 2023
Note: WRCF, UWWRC and Red Cross are hosting “zoom office hours” on Feb 8 from 4-5 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
Note: There will be an informational webinar on Feb 6 from 1-1:45 pm
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January 26, 2023
Waterloo Region Community Foundation grants $296,000 to local women, girls, Two-Spirit and Gender-Diverse-led and serving organizations
Read more
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January 6, 2023
Over $2.8 Million available in funding to Waterloo Region organizations through the Community Services Recovery Fund
Read more
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December 13, 2022
Spectrum launches endowment fund with Waterloo Region Community Foundation
Read more
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Union Co-operative puts permanent housing affordability solutions in hands of community
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Union Sustainable Development Co-operative has purchased two buildings that will continue to house local residents at affordable rates using their unique model. WRCF was happy to provide support for this initiative through an impact investment.
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Meaning of Home writing contest in support of Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region
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Do you know a child in Grades 4, 5, or 6 who loves to help others? Tell them about the Meaning of Home contest. This contest is a unique and meaningful way to get your children involved in creative writing and giving back to their community. For every entry, $10 will be donated to Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region to help families in Waterloo Region. Submission deadline: February 24, 2023. |
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Nominations now open for Women of Distinction awards
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Nominations for YWCA Cambridge's prestigious Women of Distinction awards have officially opened for 2023! Nominees can be role models, agents for change, volunteers, mentors, teachers or innovators who have contributed positively to Cambridge and North Dumfries. Nomination deadline: March 17, 2023 |
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Waterloo Region Community Legal Services has released a toolkit on best practices for housing providers in Waterloo Region. The toolkit includes information, tools, and tips to help housing providers with eviction prevention efforts. It can also be used to help develop new policies and improve existing practices.
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Questions?
Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806
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