KWCF

We are pleased to announce that @CNDCF and @thekwcf have unified into one community foundation! Our new name is Waterloo Region Community Foundation and we are excited to make greater impact together. Read our press release: wrcf.ca/news/wrcf-press

Looking to spend some time reflecting and learning tomorrow? @NCTR_UM has the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports available to read and download on their website, including the Calls to Action: nctr.ca/records/reports

Thank you @thekwcf and @LoriMariePayne for this inspiring approach to framing our goals.

Have you heard? @citywaterloo is recruiting a Main Street Ambassador. For more details about the job posting and how to apply before the July 11 deadline, visit waterloo.ca/careers.

Reminder: Our virtual office will be closed tomorrow and Friday. Our team will be available again on Monday morning. #BeBackSoon

What Perfect Timing 2 celebrate @ToastyToesWR @SharonDreher ‘s Bday with a #SockDelivery 2 our Graduating Friends f/m @LangsCommunity School Program! Thank-You @thekwcf for allowing RR Youth to share our #Plus+1 Campaign thru generous community donors & #ToastyToesGrant funds 🧦

DYK 13,957 households received emergency food assistance last year? The @FoodBankWatReg is dedicated to ensuring no one goes hungry. Find out how your support can impact their efforts by selecting Food Assistance on our #ImpactAmplifier tool: impactamplifier.kwcf.ca/causes. #DoMoreGood

2022 Appendix on #affordablehousing through the lens of families @thekwcf: overcrowding, leaving the province, the situation is the worst for racialized & newcomer families... kwcf.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=… #WRPoli #WatReg

As part of our Will Power series, we chatted with estate lawyers Warren Griffin and John Kendall, of GGFI Law LLP, about the benefits of including a charity as a beneficiary in a Will. Read more: kwcf.ca/news/creating-…. #WillPowerCA

Our virtual office will be closed this Thursday and Friday. Our team will be available again on Monday, July 4, 2022. #BeBackSoon

DYK? A national 2016 study found that residential greenness was much less likely to be available for renters, new immigrants, racialized people, and lower-income residents. Read Waterloo Region’s 2021 #VitalSigns Report to learn more: kwcf.ca/vital-signs

Today is the last day to apply for funding through The Essentials Fund Get your applciation in before 5 pm: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… About the fund: kwcf.ca/essentialsfund @EssentialsWR #EssentialsFundWR #grants

We've just released our 2021 Annual Impact Report. Thank you to our incredible partners @Quarry & @CoberSolutions for their continued support in making this report possible. kwcf.ca/news/2021-air

Our latest newsletter hit inboxes this morning. Check it out here: kwcf.ca/news/the-catal… Subscribe to our mailing list to get monthly updates: mailchi.mp/e2b5fd25cd09/s… #DoMoreGood #newsletter #subscribe

It’s National #IndigenousPeoplesDay ! Celebrate & be an ally. The 1st step is recognizing the privilege you & I have as settlers - we did not have to cause the harm to benefit from it. This CBC Kids video give some great insight 1/2 youtube.com/watch?v=HGge7m…

To mark #WorldRefugeeDay, we are highlighting the great work of @Reception_House, which provides a warm welcome to government-assisted refugees. Find out how your support their work by selecting Refugees and Newcomers on our #ImpactAmplifier tool: impactamplifier.kwcf.ca/causes.

The application period for The Essentials Fund closes this Friday at 5 pm. Learn more about eligibility details for charities and how to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… About the fund: kwcf.ca/essentialsfund @EssentialsWR #EssentialsFundWR #grants

DYK? The price of Kitchener-Waterloo homes increased 282% from January 2005 to July 2021 ($196,000 in January 2005 to $749,000 in July 2021). Read Waterloo Region’s 2021 #VitalSigns Report to learn more: kwcf.ca/vital-signs

ICYMI, @GKWCC is hosting a Chamber Young Professionals event on Tuesday, June 21st at 4:30 pm. Learn more and register: #id=12050&cid=325&wid=401&type=Cal" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">greaterkwchamber.com/networking-eve…

Today is the last day to apply for our Director, Community Impact position. For more information on the role, visit our website: kwcf.ca/news/dci-hiring #Hiring #DoMoreGood