Waterloo Wayside

This years Waterloo State of the City was one of our most successful events ever. We were so pleased to present the recipient with a cheque yesterday in the amount of $30098.77
These funds will go a long way to helping those in our community in need.
Thank you to all who made this possible

Looking for a simple, consistent way to give back?

Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) makes it easy to support our community with automatic monthly contributions - just like your other regular payments. It's convenient, reliable, cost-effective, and helps create a steady foundation for the programs and outreach that make a real difference locally.

Your support helps strengthen our community and extend impact far beyond our walls 💙💚

Join PAR today to meaningfully contribute every single month or check out our other forms of financial giving. More details and forms can be found on our website or through the link in our bio.

Wayside was honoured to join the City of Waterloo's State of the City Event hosted by Rotary Waterloo and City of Waterloo

This year, Eric Oliver was the recipient of the Paul Harris fellowship award which honours individuals who exemplify Rotary's motto of Service Above Self 💚 The event raised over $24,000 towards Wayside and an additional $5,000 to Rotary's Community Grant Fund. The table displays, of canned goods, are being distributed during our Food Bag program!

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support from Mayor Dorothy McCabe and numerous other member and organizations of the Waterloo community, that helps us sustain our programs and build integrated communities 💙

Let's come together for an Earth Day Community Clean-Up 💚💙

Hosted by Wayside and MacGregor Albert Community Association MACA and made possible through City of Waterloo

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd at 4pm to clean up a section of our neighbourhood! There will be gloves, garbage bags, as well as snacks and drinks available ✨️ Please wear closed-toe footwear and dress for the weather.

Reach out via DM or email, [email protected], if you have any questions or want to join ☀️

For nearly two centuries, Bridgeport United Church has stepped up whenever their neighbours were in need. Today, we are honoured to announce an enduring legacy gift from the Bridgeport United Church to Waterloo Wayside.

This investment allows us to
🌱 Sustain neighbourhood-led programming
🤝 Deepen our "stregths-based" approach to community work
✨️ Ensure our space remains a vibrant resource for all of Waterloo

While we feel the weight of saying goodbye to the Bridgeport congregation, we are inspired by their 197-year history of "hands-on" service. We aren't just receiving funds; we are carrying forward a flame of community care that started in 1893.

Thank you, Bridgeport United, for trusting us with your legacy. We are ready to get to work!

Interested in getting involved at Wayside? There are a number of different opportunities to volunteer with us 💙💚

Visit the link in our bio or go to www.volunteerwr.ca and search "Waterloo Wayside" under organizations to see more details and apply ✨️

Please connect with us via DM or email, [email protected], if you have any questions

💙 Thank you, Wayside Volunteers 💚

Our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was a meaningful celebration of the people who make our work possible. From longtime volunteers to those just getting involved, your compassion and dedication continue to make a lasting impact.

It was a pleasure to reconnect, share a meal, and reflect on all we've accomplished together. We are truly grateful for each of you and proud to be a part of such a caring and committed community

💚 A special thanks to the individuals and organizations who helped make the evening so special:

✨️ Jeyas Balaskanthan Uptown Waterloo, for supporting the event and sharing an inspiring vision of a vibrant and inclusive Uptown Waterloo
✨️ Prohibition Wearhouse & Bodega Rose, for generously providing a delicious three-course meal
✨️ Maggie Donnelly, for providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere through music
✨️ Emmanuel United Church Waterloo, for their generous use of the space
✨️ Waterloo Christian Reformed Church, for providing essential supplies

Your support and partnership made this celebration truly memorable. Thank you for being part of it.

Looking for an alternative way to support Wayside?

We're currently looking for can openers, M/L disposable gloves, and a replacement bowl and lid for a Breville food processor. These items will directly support our Bridgeport Cafe program 💚💙

Donations can be dropped off during our open hours (Tues-Fri, 1-3pm). Please send us a DM or email, [email protected], if you want to set up an alternative drop-off time or have any questions!

We are deeply grateful to KC Rotary for their generous grant through the Community Aid Fund to support the work of Wayside Waterloo Region.

This support will help strengthen the programs and services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community. Partnerships like these remind us of the power of local organizations coming together to create lasting impact.

Thank you for believing in the mission and for investing in a stronger, more compassionate Waterloo Region 💙

Presenting Wayside's 2025 Impact 💚💙

Thank you to our incredible volunteers and network of partners that have made this impact possible! If you'd like to read more, please visit our website to view the full annual report

If you'd like to get involved in our community, please email [email protected]

There's still time to apply! We've extended the deadline to join our Board of Directors to March 31st.

Waterloo Wayside is seeking talented, engaged members of our community to join in the pursuit of this vision. As a member, your role will be to share in the governance and leadership of our organization, helping us move toward a more integrated community where boundaries between “provider” and “participant” are dissolved.

Please follow the link in our bio for more details and how to apply 💚💙 Please email [email protected] with any questions.
https://waterloowayside.org/join-our-board/