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Waterloo Region Community Foundation

@WRCommFdn

Strengthening local organizations, spaces, and experiences to increase connection with communities across Waterloo Region.

Thinking about giving back in Waterloo Region, but not sure where to start? At WRCF, we’re here to help you explore what’s possible. Let’s have a conversation about how your values can shape our community’s future. 🔗 wrcf.ca/news/2025-givi…

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Thinking about giving back in Waterloo Region, but not sure where to start?

At WRCF, we’re here to help you explore what’s possible. Let’s have a conversation about how your values can shape our community’s future. 🔗 wrcf.ca/news/2025-givi…

This year’s Canada’s Kindest Community contest is awarding $100,000 to one amazing community, in partnership with @cfc_fcc_ and the winning region’s local community foundation. Nominations are now open! Learn more about the contest: coke.ca/holiday

WRCommFdn's tweet image. This year’s Canada’s Kindest Community contest is awarding $100,000 to one amazing community, in partnership with @cfc_fcc_ and the winning region’s local community foundation.

Nominations are now open! Learn more about the contest: coke.ca/holiday

Vol. 2 of The Soundcheck Experiment is returning to The Union on December 14 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. This immersive, one-day event focuses on collaboration and improvisation across music genres. Get your tickets here: simpli.events/e/soundcheck

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Vol. 2 of The Soundcheck Experiment is returning to The Union on December 14 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. This immersive, one-day event focuses on collaboration and improvisation across music genres. 

Get your tickets here: simpli.events/e/soundcheck

Donating through your Will enables you to plan now for the legacy you want to have – one that reflects your life, values and the issues or organizations that are important to you. Learn more about how WRCF can help: wrcf.ca/estate-planning

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Donating through your Will enables you to plan now for the legacy you want to have – one that reflects your life, values and the issues or organizations that are important to you. 

Learn more about how WRCF can help: wrcf.ca/estate-planning

Did you know? Mental health has worsened in Waterloo Region compared to Canada as a whole since the pandemic. Read Waterloo Region's 2025 Vital Signs® Report to learn more about life satisfaction and mental health in Waterloo Region: wrcf.ca/s/WRCF-2025-Wa…

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Did you know? Mental health has worsened in Waterloo Region compared to Canada as a whole since the pandemic. 

Read Waterloo Region's 2025 Vital Signs® Report to learn more about life satisfaction and mental health in Waterloo Region: wrcf.ca/s/WRCF-2025-Wa…

Have you heard? @SVPWR is now accepting grant applications. Applications are open until December 4, 2025, to all registered charities and not for profits serving Waterloo Region. Prior to applying, contact [email protected] to discuss interest. Visit: svpwr.org/2025-investee-…

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Have you heard? @SVPWR is now accepting grant applications. 

Applications are open until December 4, 2025, to all registered charities and not for profits serving Waterloo Region. Prior to applying, contact abbie@svpwr.org to discuss interest. 

Visit: svpwr.org/2025-investee-…

The Region of Waterloo Arts Fund is currently accepting applications! Whether you’re an individual artist, a creative collective, or an arts organization—don’t miss this chance to secure support for your 2026 art projects: regionofwaterloo.ca/ROWArtsFunding

WRCommFdn's tweet image. The Region of Waterloo Arts Fund is currently accepting applications!

Whether you’re an individual artist, a creative collective, or an arts organization—don’t miss this chance to secure support for your 2026 art projects: regionofwaterloo.ca/ROWArtsFunding

At WRCF, we’re not just managing funds—we’re building a stronger Waterloo Region. With deep local knowledge and relationships with over 1,000 nonprofits in the region, we help donors make a meaningful and lasting impact. Learn more: wrcf.ca/news/2025-givi…

WRCommFdn's tweet image. At WRCF, we’re not just managing funds—we’re building a stronger Waterloo Region. With deep local knowledge and relationships with over 1,000 nonprofits in the region, we help donors make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Learn more: wrcf.ca/news/2025-givi…

The Voices Empower: Walk to Break the Silence is more than a walk. It’s a movement to raise awareness and funds for women and children moving beyond violence. There’s still time to join the movement! Visit wcswr.org/voices-empower… and sign up now. @WomensCrisisSWR

WRCommFdn's tweet image. The Voices Empower: Walk to Break the Silence is more than a walk. It’s a movement to raise awareness and funds for women and children moving beyond violence.

There’s still time to join the movement! Visit wcswr.org/voices-empower… and sign up now. 

@WomensCrisisSWR

This morning, we released our November newsletter – Community Connect. You can check it out here: wrcf.ca/news/cc-novemb… To stay connected with what's happening at Waterloo Region Community Foundation -- subscribe to our newsletter: eepurl.com/h5TZ3L

WRCommFdn's tweet image. This morning, we released our November newsletter – Community Connect. You can check it out here: wrcf.ca/news/cc-novemb…

To stay connected with what's happening at Waterloo Region Community Foundation -- subscribe to our newsletter: eepurl.com/h5TZ3L

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🎨💸 Applications close soon for Region of Waterloo Arts Funding! Through this program, $265K in #funding is available for local artists, collectives & arts organizations to help with their 2026 #art projects. 📅 Apply by November 21, 2025 How to apply: bit.ly/4otIFi6

CreateWaterloo's tweet image. 🎨💸 Applications close soon for Region of Waterloo Arts Funding!

Through this program, $265K in #funding is available for local artists, collectives & arts organizations to help with their 2026 #art projects.

📅 Apply by November 21, 2025

How to apply: bit.ly/4otIFi6

Abby Cooper, Elmira resident and founder of HOPE has been tapping into Woolwich Township’s growing diversity to foster a multicultural rural community, while promoting a sense of belonging. Read our story about the impact HOPE is making in our community: wrcf.ca/news/hope-story

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Abby Cooper, Elmira resident and founder of HOPE has been tapping into Woolwich Township’s growing diversity to foster a multicultural rural community, while promoting a sense of belonging.

Read our story about the impact HOPE is making in our community: wrcf.ca/news/hope-story

Did you know? Racialized residents in Waterloo Region consistently report lower access and greater barriers to access across all forms of social infrastructure. Read Waterloo Region’s 2025 Vital Signs® Report here: wrcf.ca/s/WRCF-2025-Wa…

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Did you know? Racialized residents in Waterloo Region consistently report lower access and greater barriers to access across all forms of social infrastructure. 

Read Waterloo Region’s 2025 Vital Signs® Report here: 
wrcf.ca/s/WRCF-2025-Wa…

GatherWR is an innovative AI-driven tool that provides a simple way to discover places and spaces to come together in Waterloo Region. Visit gatherwr.ca and find the perfect location for what you need.

WRCommFdn's tweet image. GatherWR is an innovative AI-driven tool that provides a simple way to discover places and spaces to come together in Waterloo Region. 

Visit gatherwr.ca and find the perfect location for what you need.

Applications are currently open for the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund. Whether you’re an individual artist, a creative collective, or an arts organization—don’t miss this chance to secure support for your 2026 art projects: regionofwaterloo.ca/ROWArtsFunding

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Applications are currently open for the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund.

Whether you’re an individual artist, a creative collective, or an arts organization—don’t miss this chance to secure support for your 2026 art projects: regionofwaterloo.ca/ROWArtsFunding

The Two-Minute Play Laboratory is a theatrical workshop focused on creating and performing concise plays that explore various theatrical techniques and foster ongoing dialogue. WRCF was happy to support this project through our Arts Fund. Read more: wrcf.ca/news/outta-wor…

WRCommFdn's tweet image. The Two-Minute Play Laboratory is a theatrical workshop focused on creating and performing concise plays that explore various theatrical techniques and foster ongoing dialogue. WRCF was happy to support this project through our Arts Fund.

Read more: wrcf.ca/news/outta-wor…

Trying to promote a local Waterloo Region event? We can help! Send the details to [email protected] and we'll spread the word. #WRAwesome #Events

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Trying to promote a local Waterloo Region event? We can help! Send the details to dani@wrcf.ca and we'll spread the word.

#WRAwesome #Events

In September, WRCF recognized three individuals and one company whose exemplary volunteerism and contributions to local communities have made a positive impact in Waterloo Region. Read more about the recipients of those awards: wrcf.ca/news/2025-awar…

WRCommFdn's tweet image. In September, WRCF recognized three individuals and one company whose exemplary volunteerism and contributions to local communities have made a positive impact in Waterloo Region.

Read more about the recipients of those awards: wrcf.ca/news/2025-awar…

Learn more about social infrastructure, and the link between participation and wellbeing in Waterloo Region's 2025 Vital Signs® Report: wrcf.ca/s/WRCF-2025-Wa…

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Learn more about social infrastructure, and the link between participation and wellbeing in Waterloo Region's 2025 Vital Signs® Report: wrcf.ca/s/WRCF-2025-Wa…

Thank you to everyone who donated to the WRGive campaign & supported local projects! While the campaign may be over, there are still ways to get involved. Read our Vital Signs® Report for ideas on how you can take action on social infrastructure: wrcf.ca/vital-signs

WRCommFdn's tweet image. Thank you to everyone who donated to the WRGive campaign & supported local projects!

While the campaign may be over, there are still ways to get involved. Read our Vital Signs® Report for ideas on how you can take action on social infrastructure: wrcf.ca/vital-signs

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