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WRCF’s monthly e-newsletter to keep you connected to granting information, investing, what’s new, and ways we are mobilizing and collaborating to make an impact in our community.
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Blog: Exploring the Power of Place: Reflections on Hubs, Havens, and Hangouts
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WRCF's President & CEO, Eric Avner, reflects on our recent Do More Good Dialogue: Hubs, Havens, and Hangouts: Where Social Interactions Are Made Tangible and the framework that WRCF has been using to better understand the ways public spaces help foster meaningful connections.
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Webinar Recording: Do More Good Dialogue: Hubs, Havens, and Hangouts: Where Social Interactions Are Made Tangible
On May 7, 2025, WRCF hosted a Do More Good Dialogue on Hubs, Havens, and Hangouts: Where Social Interactions Are Made Tangible. The session shared insights on a framework WRCF supports that was created by Gehl Studio, which focuses on three types of activated spaces: Hubs, Havens, and Hangouts. Panellists further discussed how the framework could help Waterloo Region grow community as our community grows to one million people.
Speakers included:
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Eamon O’Connor, Senior Project Manager, Gehl Studio
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Oluseun Olayinka, Executive Director, Adventure4Change
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Lisa Stocco, Manager of Strategic Communications and Environmental Education, Grand River Conservation Authority
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Nathan Stretch, Division Manager, Community Development, Kitchener Public Library
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Recent press announcement
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May 7, 2025
Kitchener’s LoveMyHood matching grant receives $87,600 capital grant from WRCF.
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Community In Motion – In the Rurals!
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Join Communities in Motion for an evening of movement, connection, and care as they explore what it means to be seen, valued, and belong. Moving with care – an exploration of worth, connection, and togetherness.
Come by yourself, bring the whole family, bring a friend and/or a neighbour to enjoy...
- Art from the Heart
- Music and Dance
- A Healing Circle
- Sharing food – no cost
- Family Fun for all!
You can find the details for two upcoming events below:
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Thursday, May 29, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Dumfries Community Complex
2958 Greenfield Rd., Ayr
Meet us at MacNeil Hall
Let us know you are coming
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Saturday, May 31, 2025
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Woolwich Memorial Centre
24 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira
Meet us at the HUB
Let us know you are coming!
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These events are supported by:
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'CELEBRATE WHO WE ARE’: Black Girl Excellence program empowering racialized youth
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Rhythm & Blues Cambridge's Black Girl Excellence program empowers and uplifts Black girls and youth in Cambridge and across Waterloo Region. WRCF was pleased to support this program through the Racial Equity Fund.
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Questions?
Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806
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