@thekwcf

Making it easy to do more good in KW and area by collaborating with partners to enable social capital for place-based legacy building philanthropy.

 Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
kwcf.ca
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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
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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

Reports

We would like to bring these reports to the country’s attention as there is more work to be done and more children to be found to honour and protect them. Reports listed here were issued or created...

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Thank you @thekwcf and @LoriMariePayne for this inspiring approach to framing our goals.
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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.
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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 🧦
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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/caus…. #DoMoreGood
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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/tr… #WRPoli #WatReg
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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-a-lega…. #WillPowerCA
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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/1F… 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
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Our latest newsletter hit inboxes this morning. Check it out here: kwcf.ca/news/the-catalyst-ju… Subscribe to our mailing list to get monthly updates: mailchi.mp/e2b5fd25cd09/subs… #DoMoreGood #newsletter #subscribe
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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=HGge7mGK…
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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/caus….
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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/1F… 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
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ICYMI, @GKWCC is hosting a Chamber Young Professionals event on Tuesday, June 21st at 4:30 pm. Learn more and register: greaterkwchamber.com/network…
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
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