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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: Three Years In: Feeling at Home in Waterloo Region
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WRCF's President & CEO, Eric Avner, reflects on his last three years in Waterloo Region, the feeling of being welcomed, and the findings of Waterloo Region's 2025 Vital Signs® Report.
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Just released: WRCF 2025 Waterloo Region Vital Signs® Report focused on Social Infrastructure
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Advancing social infrastructure across Waterloo Region is critical to ensuring our communities are equitable, connected, sustainable, and that people are thriving as we grow to one million residents. As a result, WRCF has researched and created the 2025 Waterloo Region Vital Signs® Report, focused specifically on this area.
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Webinar Recording:
We've recorded the webinar that launched Waterloo Region's 2025 Vital Signs® report for those who were unable to attend. Click the image below to be directed to the video on YouTube.
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Thank you to our sponsors and supporters
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MAKING LITERARY HISTORY: Textile brings award-winning authors to Waterloo Region
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Textile supports emerging writers and artists in Waterloo Region, particularly those from historically excluded and marginalized groups. In September 2024, they hosted Black Talk, a landmark gathering featuring Hanif Abdurraqib and Antonio Michael Downing, which was supported by WRCF.
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THAT’S WHAT ONE DOES: Waterloo couple’s lifetime of giving back comes naturally
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Stephen Swatridge and Mary Flatt have made it a priority to give back to the community they’ve called home for decades. To continue their giving after they’re gone, they created a fund with WRCF and have left a gift to their fund as part of their will.
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Some of many local events for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Tuesday, September 30, 2025 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this date, people across Canada take the time to reflect, remember, and honour those impacted by Canada’s residential school system – the children who never returned home, their families and their communities. Below are some activities happening in our community, and we encourage you to keep an eye out for more events linked to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and participate if possible.
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September 14, 2025 – Drum Birthing Ceremony (Crow Shield Lodge)
September 27, 2025 – Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát 22nd Annual Pow Wow (University of Waterloo Office of Indigenous Relations)
September 27, 2025 – Ni Nagamoon: A Cultural Sharing Workshop (MT Space)
September 29, 2025 - October 1, 2025 – Community-powered Decolonization: Collective Strategies with Sarah Augustine and Friends (Mennonite Central Committee)
September 30, 2025 – The Eternal Song Film Screening (A Womb With a View)
September 30, 2025 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (University of Waterloo)
September 30, 2025 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event (Anishnabeg Outreach)
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Welcoming Week 2025 Events
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Welcoming Week takes place from September 12 to 21, 2025. It is a global movement of organizations and communities bringing together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.
Locally, Immigration Partnership invites you to take part in Welcoming Week events happening across the region. Join them in celebrating the beauty of our diversity and fostering a sense of belonging for all.
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Taking action to action youth ideas for change through the Youth Impact Project
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In 2024, the Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region and Smart Waterloo Region gave out $70,000 to youth who pitched ideas for change in our communities through the Youth Impact Project. WRCF supported one of the groups, resulting in 13 projects becoming reality.
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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.
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Questions?
Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806
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