Strengthening local organizations, spaces, and experiences to increase connection with communities across Waterloo Region.https://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mlldfnmrv22zWRCF’s Investor Impact Report with House of Friendship and SVX shares what we learned from using a community bond to fund critical social infrastructure. Read the full report: 🔗 https://www.wrcf.ca/news/2026-hof-case-study 11 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlldfnmrv22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mlecqacp5i2pIndependent 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. Read more in our recent story: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/ilwr-story 08 May 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlecqacp5i2phttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mldry6lwa62sGive where you live—and see the difference it makes. With local insight and trusted guidance, your generosity goes further. If you have any questions reach out to Dan Robert at dan@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806 x 205. 08 May 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldry6lwa62shttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3ml6r2qrolz2pDiscover the perfect community space with our AI tool, GatherWR. Developed in collaboration with Gambit, GatherWR makes it easier than ever to find spaces in Waterloo Region for community connection. Explore it now: https://www.gatherwr.ca/ 06 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6r2qrolz2phttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3ml4am7g62x2p🌟 Canadian Arab Women’s Association is hosting their Arab Heritage & 10-Year Celebration Dinner! RSVP by May 4th — send your name(s), email, and dietary restrictions to info@cawakw.ca. Payment via e-transfer to the same address. 05 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4am7g62x2phttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3ml25jibjwu2eDid 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: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs 04 May 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml25jibjwu2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mkzq5i4kcn2qTrying to promote a local Waterloo Region event? We can help! Send the details to dani@wrcf.ca and we'll spread the word. #WaterlooRegion #Local #Events 04 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzq5i4kcn2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mkup7ikkes2bJoin us on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 8:30 AM, for Shared Places: From Infrastructure to Interactions, an in-person Do More Good Dialogue. ✅Learn more and register here: https://WRCF-Dialogue-June42026.eventbrite.com 02 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkup7ikkes2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mks6shsa4d2zDid you know? Improving access to parks, community centres, gyms, and trails increases physical activity, especially when infrastructure is paired with engaging programming. Read Waterloo Region's 2025 Vital Signs® Report for more information: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs 01 May 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks6shsa4d2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mkq5jenobc26✨ Jane's Walk is back this weekend! Choose from 28 free walks on a variety of topics from history, urban planning, nature and recreation. 📅 Friday–Sunday 🔗 janeswalkwr.com30 Apr 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq5jenobc26https://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mkq3ohks742s✨National Mental Health Week is May 4-10th Interfaith Counselling Centre is excited to be hosting and collaborating with several community events for all ages throughout the week. Some events require registration. To learn more, visit: https://www.interfaithcounselling.ca/general-1 30 Apr 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq3ohks742shttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mkn5tjsizo23We 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. 29 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn5tjsizo23https://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mkl2qq6cnv2mThe 2026 Youth Impact Survey is NOW LIVE! 📣 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.28 Apr 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl2qq6cnv2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mkknfoa73w23Join us for an in-person Do More Good Dialogue! 📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 📍 Embassy Room, Bingemans Register here: https://WRCF-Dialogue-June42026.eventbrite.com28 Apr 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkknfoa73w23https://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mkasmu4ubz2sVolunteering matters. Sharing your time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to your wellbeing and the inclusivity and strength of our communities. Learn more about future volunteer opportunities with WRCF: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WRCFVolunteer #NVW2026 #IgniteVolunteerism 24 Apr 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkasmu4ubz2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mk43d3zs3y2dWRCF couldn't do the work that we do without the incredible support and leadership of our phenomenal Board. Thank you for helping us #DoMoreGood for the people and organizations across Waterloo Region. To see a listing of our Board and links to their bios, visit www.wrcf.ca/board 22 Apr 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk43d3zs3y2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mk3kn7xiap2xSpend a morning at Kitchener Public Library this Mother's Day and toast what motherhood means to you. Register here:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kpl-presents-mothers-day-high-tea-tickets-1985471915948 22 Apr 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3kn7xiap2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjzo6c52ng2dYour 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 dan@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806 x 205. 21 Apr 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzo6c52ng2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjzhibdiyy26Join Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services for their fourth annual Cambridge Moves for Mental Health, on May 2nd at Cambridge Civic Square! 📅 May 2, 2026 | 11 AM 📍 Cambridge Civic Square, 50 Dickson Street 💚 Learn more: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/porchlightcnd/p2p/CM4MH26 21 Apr 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzhibdiyy26https://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjz2btn6oj2xAre 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. 21 Apr 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz2btn6oj2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjwzalv3ff2sIt’s #NVW2026 and we’re celebrating with Volunteer Canada Read our recent blog: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/nvw-2026 #NVW2026 #IgniteVolunteerism #VolunteerImpact 20 Apr 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwzalv3ff2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjwjo3r7hx26Join us on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM for a Do More Good Dialogue conversation about ways to embed social infrastructure into places. Register here: https://WRCF-Dialogue-June42026.eventbrite.com 20 Apr 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwjo3r7hx26https://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjpfmcaax72qIndependent 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. Read more in our recent story: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/ilwr-story 17 Apr 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpfmcaax72qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjp3lhnsep2tCommunity By Design is a podcast series, that takes a look at how social infrastructure, our shared spaces, services, and community connections, shape life across our region. Read our blog: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/community-by-design-episode-3 17 Apr 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp3lhnsep2thttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjmv5ayevb2qEarlier today, we released our April newsletter – Community Connect. You can check it out here: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/cc-april2026 To stay connected with what's happening at Waterloo Region Community Foundation -- subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h5TZ3L 16 Apr 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmv5ayevb2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjmjenp6d52mRead WRCF’s President & CEO, Eric Avner’s reflection on the full Impact Fund Forum process—what we built, what we learned, and why convening and clarity matter—as part of our ongoing commitment to learning by doing in impact investing here: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/learning-by-doing 16 Apr 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmjenp6d52mhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjmi5xjayl22Join us for an in-person Do More Good Dialogue! 📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 📍 Embassy Room, Bingemans Register here: https://WRCF-Dialogue-June42026.eventbrite.com16 Apr 2026 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmi5xjayl22https://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjkhzm7v272dDid you know? Libraries remain among the most used community spaces in Waterloo Region, despite changing use during the pandemic. Learn more: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs 15 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkhzm7v272dhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjkeogingn2hWRCF’s Investor Impact Report with House of Friendship and SVX shares what we learned from using a community bond to fund critical social infrastructure. Read the full report: 🔗 https://www.wrcf.ca/news/2026-hof-case-study 15 Apr 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkeogingn2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wrcommfdn.bsky.social/post/3mjhqv4ltg72jNominations close tomorrow for WRCF’s Community Awards! For more information and to submit your nominations, visit: https://www.wrcf.ca/award-nominations 14 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:md7uaycuyehxlnpycfy3newa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhqv4ltg72j