Community Connect - November 2023 WRCF e-newsletter

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November 2023                                                                View this email in your browser WRCF’s monthly e-newsletter to keep you connected to granting information, investing, what’s new, and ways we are convening and collaborating to make an impact in our community. 2023 National Vital Signs® Report  Community Foundations of Canada has released their latest report, Reconnecting Communities: National Vital Signs® Report. This National Vital Signs® Report focuses on the extent to which people feel included in, connected to and supported by their communities by delving into three main themes: Belonging, Engagement and Well-being Read and download the National Vital Signs® Report Waterloo Region's Vital Signs® Report  On October 19, 2023, WRCF released Waterloo Region’s Vital Signs® Report focused on Affordable Housing, which provides more information about this issue that matters to our community. This local report would not have been possible without the funding provided by our sponsors, including Common Good Strategies, Equitable, Maxwell Building Consultants, Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS®, Kindred Credit Union and Libro Credit Union. Read and download Waterloo Region’s Vital Signs® Report Community is... WRCF's President & CEO, Eric Avner, shares his thoughts and impressions on the November 16, 2023 Building Community: It's more than housing event, and touches on what "Community is..." Read more HELPING HAND: The Bridges ramps up support for those seeking permanent housing and gives back through social enterprise The Cambridge Shelter Corporation (known as The Bridges) is dedicated to finding ways to support individuals who reside in their shelter and beyond. They recently received funding from WRCF, through the Investment Readiness Program, to support their social enterprise, which offers employment to shelter graduates. Read more SPACE FOR ALL: DiverseWorks Dance Co. breaks down barriers with help from WRCF’s Racial Equity Fund DiverseWorks Dance Co. is a dance company where diverse dancers of all ages, body types and stages of professional development can feel safe and flourish. WRCF was proud to support its Emergent program through the Racial Equity Fund. Read more Women's Homelessness In Cambridge Report  YWCA Cambridge recently released a research report, Women’s Homelessness in Cambridge: Knowledge Sharing & Interventions. This report sheds light on the challenges of women experiencing homelessness in Cambridge and shares recommendations to help bring urgent change to this issue. Read more and download the report As an extension of the report, YWCA Cambridge is hosting a Knowledge & Action Speaker Series. Click the graphic below to register for their December 5, 2023 event: Questions? Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806 DONATE NOW Connect with us Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*