Community Connect - November 2025 WRCF e-newsletter

WRCF's monthly e-newsletter

November 2025                                                                View this email in your browser 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. Blog: Why Supporting Community Through Philanthropy Matters—And why I believe WRCF can help donors on their journey WRCF’s Director of Philanthropy, Dan Robert, discusses the benefits of partnering with WRCF, what sets us apart, and the collective impact we are making in Waterloo Region. Read more Midtown Conversations Check out Midtown Radio's ongoing podcast series Midtown Conversations, where host Danielle Deveau chats with local changemakers about social infrastructure and more. November 2025 - Social Infrastructure in Action with Carol Coletta, Shirley Madill, and Eric Avner. Listen now April 2025 - Creative Economies, Social Infrastructure, and Building Liveable Communities with Mitchell Cohen, Shirley Madill, and Eric Avner. Listen now 'JUST BEAUTIFUL’: Ayr Community Theatre receives standing ovation for four successful years – more to come! Ayr Community Theatre has produced and performed a range of entertainment during its four years of operation, including musicals, comedies, and classics, like 2023’s Clue: The Musical, which was funded through WRCF’s Arts Fund. Read more AN INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE: Kitchener Public Library puts 'money where our mouth is’ in quest for representation Kitchener Public Library’s Access to Education Fund was launched in 2022 to invest in a robust library future – with more diverse leadership that represents the communities it serves. The fund aims to reduce educational barriers for equity-seeking KPL staff who are pursuing the education needed for roles in libraries. Read more Tiny City Makers Tiny City Makers is an arts-based therapy program designed for the residents of A Better Tent City (ABTC). All proceeds from the sale of products compensate ABTC residents and the facilitators for their time and materials. This program aims to enrich the lives of ABTC residents by offering self-sustaining arts programming that inspires hope. Click here to learn more and browse their products KW's Big Band Theory has been performing Christmas favourites for at least 10 years at The Registry Theatre, partnering with the theatre for annual fundraising concerts. In 2025, their December 13 & 14 performances will support The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund, which helps send children and youth in Waterloo Region to camp. Learn more and get your tickets WRCF makes it easy for you to do more good—connecting your generosity with local impact that lasts. Contact dan@wrcf.ca to talk about setting up a fund or supporting our community-driven initiatives. Questions? Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806 DONATE NOW Connect with us Copyright © 2025 Waterloo Region Community Foundation, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a subscriber to our e-communications. Our mailing address is: Waterloo Region Community Foundation 200-2 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 1A3 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.