Waterloo Region Community Foundation
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Strengthening local organizations, spaces, and experiences to increase connection with communities across Waterloo Region.
WRCF is accepting photo submissions highlighting social infrastructure in Waterloo Region. Selected images will be featured in upcoming materials and reports we develop.
Learn more and submit your photos at https://www.wrcf.ca/community-photos-2026
Learn more and submit your photos at https://www.wrcf.ca/community-photos-2026
February 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
WRCF is accepting photo submissions highlighting social infrastructure in Waterloo Region. Selected images will be featured in upcoming materials and reports we develop.
Learn more and submit your photos at https://www.wrcf.ca/community-photos-2026
Learn more and submit your photos at https://www.wrcf.ca/community-photos-2026
WRCF and Midtown Radio have launched a podcast series, focused on social infrastructure in Waterloo Region.
Episode 5 shows that social infrastructure isn’t imposed from above, but emerges organically from the ground up.
Listen here: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/s1/5
Episode 5 shows that social infrastructure isn’t imposed from above, but emerges organically from the ground up.
Listen here: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/s1/5
Community by Design: Exploring Social Infrastructure in Waterloo Region | Won’t You Be My Neighbour
As Waterloo Region grows toward one million people, this episode reveals why some of the most crucial social infrastructure isn't built from the top down, but grows from the ground up—where residen...
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February 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
WRCF and Midtown Radio have launched a podcast series, focused on social infrastructure in Waterloo Region.
Episode 5 shows that social infrastructure isn’t imposed from above, but emerges organically from the ground up.
Listen here: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/s1/5
Episode 5 shows that social infrastructure isn’t imposed from above, but emerges organically from the ground up.
Listen here: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/s1/5
As a response to this winter's ongoing cold weather, The Working Centre has opened St. John’s Kitchen as an overnight warming space until the end of March.
The warming space is open every night from 8:30 PM – 7:30 AM.
The warming space is open every night from 8:30 PM – 7:30 AM.
February 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
As a response to this winter's ongoing cold weather, The Working Centre has opened St. John’s Kitchen as an overnight warming space until the end of March.
The warming space is open every night from 8:30 PM – 7:30 AM.
The warming space is open every night from 8:30 PM – 7:30 AM.
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 for ideas on how to close those gaps and take action: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs
Read Waterloo Region’s 2025 Vital Signs® Report for ideas on how to close those gaps and take action: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs
February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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 for ideas on how to close those gaps and take action: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs
Read Waterloo Region’s 2025 Vital Signs® Report for ideas on how to close those gaps and take action: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs
On January 22, more than 120 people gathered at Kitchener Public Library for the launch event of a new local podcast series focused on social infrastructure.
WRCF’s President & CEO, Eric Avner, reflects on the event in his recent blog: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/community-by-design
WRCF’s President & CEO, Eric Avner, reflects on the event in his recent blog: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/community-by-design
Community. By Design and By Choice. — Waterloo Region Community Foundation
On a snowy January 22 evening, we gathered with more than 120 people at Kitchener Public Library to kick off Community by Design, a new five‑part podcast created by Midtown Radio. The series draws inspiration from WRCF’s 2025 Vital Signs® Report and takes a closer look at the shared spaces, experi
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February 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
On January 22, more than 120 people gathered at Kitchener Public Library for the launch event of a new local podcast series focused on social infrastructure.
WRCF’s President & CEO, Eric Avner, reflects on the event in his recent blog: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/community-by-design
WRCF’s President & CEO, Eric Avner, reflects on the event in his recent blog: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/community-by-design
👉 Your weekly dose of conversations around social infrastructure is almost here!
The latest episode of Community by Design: Exploring Social Infrastructure in Waterloo Region drops today at 11:00 AM!
🎧 Give it a listen: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/
The latest episode of Community by Design: Exploring Social Infrastructure in Waterloo Region drops today at 11:00 AM!
🎧 Give it a listen: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/
February 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
👉 Your weekly dose of conversations around social infrastructure is almost here!
The latest episode of Community by Design: Exploring Social Infrastructure in Waterloo Region drops today at 11:00 AM!
🎧 Give it a listen: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/
The latest episode of Community by Design: Exploring Social Infrastructure in Waterloo Region drops today at 11:00 AM!
🎧 Give it a listen: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/
Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region has been providing affordable homeownership opportunities for more than three decades. Their latest project will provide more families with the opportunity to experience the benefits of homeownership.
📗 Read more: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/habitatwr-story
📗 Read more: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/habitatwr-story
February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region has been providing affordable homeownership opportunities for more than three decades. Their latest project will provide more families with the opportunity to experience the benefits of homeownership.
📗 Read more: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/habitatwr-story
📗 Read more: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/habitatwr-story
🎧 Tune in this Saturday for the fourth episode of a new podcast series focused on social infrastructure.
Community by Design: Exploring Social Infrastructure in Waterloo Region will air at 11:00 AM on Midtown Radio: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/
#CommunityByDesign #Podcast
Community by Design: Exploring Social Infrastructure in Waterloo Region will air at 11:00 AM on Midtown Radio: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/
#CommunityByDesign #Podcast
February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🎧 Tune in this Saturday for the fourth episode of a new podcast series focused on social infrastructure.
Community by Design: Exploring Social Infrastructure in Waterloo Region will air at 11:00 AM on Midtown Radio: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/
#CommunityByDesign #Podcast
Community by Design: Exploring Social Infrastructure in Waterloo Region will air at 11:00 AM on Midtown Radio: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/
#CommunityByDesign #Podcast
Waterloo Region’s 2025 Vital Signs® Report brings together data, insights, and lived experiences to show where the social infrastructure in our region is thriving and where gaps remain.
Read the report: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs
Read the report: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs
February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Waterloo Region’s 2025 Vital Signs® Report brings together data, insights, and lived experiences to show where the social infrastructure in our region is thriving and where gaps remain.
Read the report: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs
Read the report: https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs
Call for community photos! 📷
Share your photos taken in Waterloo Region that showcase social infrastructure! Photo submissions will be accepted until February 25, 2026.
Learn more and submit your photos: https://www.wrcf.ca/community-photos-2026
Share your photos taken in Waterloo Region that showcase social infrastructure! Photo submissions will be accepted until February 25, 2026.
Learn more and submit your photos: https://www.wrcf.ca/community-photos-2026
February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Call for community photos! 📷
Share your photos taken in Waterloo Region that showcase social infrastructure! Photo submissions will be accepted until February 25, 2026.
Learn more and submit your photos: https://www.wrcf.ca/community-photos-2026
Share your photos taken in Waterloo Region that showcase social infrastructure! Photo submissions will be accepted until February 25, 2026.
Learn more and submit your photos: https://www.wrcf.ca/community-photos-2026
WRCF recently partnered with Kitchener Public Library and Midtown Radio to host a launch event for a new podcast series focused on social infrastructure.
Read reflections on the night in WRCF’s President & CEO, Eric Avner’s February blog: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/community-by-design
Read reflections on the night in WRCF’s President & CEO, Eric Avner’s February blog: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/community-by-design
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
WRCF recently partnered with Kitchener Public Library and Midtown Radio to host a launch event for a new podcast series focused on social infrastructure.
Read reflections on the night in WRCF’s President & CEO, Eric Avner’s February blog: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/community-by-design
Read reflections on the night in WRCF’s President & CEO, Eric Avner’s February blog: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/community-by-design
This morning, we released our February newsletter – Community Connect. You can check it out here: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/cc-february2026
To stay connected with what's happening at Waterloo Region Community Foundation -- subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h5TZ3L
To stay connected with what's happening at Waterloo Region Community Foundation -- subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h5TZ3L
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
This morning, we released our February newsletter – Community Connect. You can check it out here: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/cc-february2026
To stay connected with what's happening at Waterloo Region Community Foundation -- subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h5TZ3L
To stay connected with what's happening at Waterloo Region Community Foundation -- subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h5TZ3L
Join the Congress of Black Women of Canada – Waterloo Region Chapter for a screening of John Lewis: Good Trouble—a powerful documentary honouring the life & legacy of one of the Civil Rights Movement’s leaders.
📅 Feb 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM
🎟️ https://princesscinemas.com/movie/john-lewis-good-trouble
📅 Feb 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM
🎟️ https://princesscinemas.com/movie/john-lewis-good-trouble
February 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Join the Congress of Black Women of Canada – Waterloo Region Chapter for a screening of John Lewis: Good Trouble—a powerful documentary honouring the life & legacy of one of the Civil Rights Movement’s leaders.
📅 Feb 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM
🎟️ https://princesscinemas.com/movie/john-lewis-good-trouble
📅 Feb 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM
🎟️ https://princesscinemas.com/movie/john-lewis-good-trouble
What lasting impact do you want to have in your community?
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: https://www.wrcf.ca/estate-planning
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: https://www.wrcf.ca/estate-planning
February 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
What lasting impact do you want to have in your community?
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: https://www.wrcf.ca/estate-planning
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: https://www.wrcf.ca/estate-planning
Stop scrolling. Start listening. 🎧
WRCF & Midtown Radio have launched a new podcast series, focused on social infrastructure in Waterloo Region.
Episode 4 explores how local media serves as part of the connective tissue of community life. Listen now: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/s1/4
WRCF & Midtown Radio have launched a new podcast series, focused on social infrastructure in Waterloo Region.
Episode 4 explores how local media serves as part of the connective tissue of community life. Listen now: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/s1/4
February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Stop scrolling. Start listening. 🎧
WRCF & Midtown Radio have launched a new podcast series, focused on social infrastructure in Waterloo Region.
Episode 4 explores how local media serves as part of the connective tissue of community life. Listen now: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/s1/4
WRCF & Midtown Radio have launched a new podcast series, focused on social infrastructure in Waterloo Region.
Episode 4 explores how local media serves as part of the connective tissue of community life. Listen now: https://communitybydesign.transistor.fm/s1/4