Waterloo Region Community Foundation

We offer a variety of fund types for you to choose from, depending on your philanthropic interests and the level of involvement you want in annual granting decisions.

For more information on the types of funds we have, visit https://www.wrcf.ca/types-of-funds.

If you have any questions, contact Dan Robert at [email protected] or 519-725-1806 x 205.

Independent Living Waterloo Region has served the community for more than 40 years. Its vision is an inclusive community where those with disabilities are supported to live independently and thrive.

Their Community Resource program received support through WRCF’s Community Grants and two WRCF Fundholders.

“With WRCF’s funding, we were able to run 36 programs and activities, which supported 160 participants.” - Dan Lajoie, Manager of Independent Living Resources at Independent Living Waterloo Region

Read more in our recent story: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/ilwr-story

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

Community By Design is a podcast series that takes a deeper look at how social infrastructure, our shared spaces, services, and community connections, shape daily life across our region.

In episode 4, host Jay Harrison chats with Mirko Petricevic, Irene Schmidt-Adeney, and Mayor Sue Foxton.

Read our blog on episode 4: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/community-by-design-episode-4

🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/s1/4

Join Woolwich Counselling Centre for an afternoon of live music, lawn games, BBQ, snacks, community connection, and Mental Health Awareness Month celebrations! 🌿✨

📍 Gore Park Bandstand, Elmira
🗓️ Friday, May 29, 2026 · 2:30–5:30 PM

No registration required.

Are you looking for a local space to host your event or meeting?

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

Visit https://www.gatherwr.ca/ and find the perfect location for what you need.

Cleaning out your closets? Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre is in need of summer clothes and footwear for both children and adults. New or gently used condition would be amazing.

Clothing can be dropped off at the Centre during office hours (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday).

For more information call: 519-662-2731or email
[email protected]

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

Data from the 2021 Canadian Housing Survey shows that 22% of participants reported fair or poor mental health, 5 percentage points higher than the national average of 17%.

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

The 2026 Youth Impact Survey is NOW LIVE! 📣

Open to any and all youth ages 9-18! The survey takes about 20-30 mins to complete. It is totally anonymous and confidential.

For filling out the survey, you can get volunteer hours and the chance to win 1 of almost 50 prizes, learn more at youthimpactsurvey.ca

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Board.

Your philanthropy can do more—right here at home.

WRCF helps connect your values to lasting impact in Waterloo Region.

Start the conversation with Dan Robert at [email protected] or 519-725-1806 x 205.