Community Connect - October 2023 WRCF e-newsletter

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October 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. Just released: WRCF 2023 Waterloo Region Vital Signs® Report focused on Affordable Housing in our community Affordable Housing continues to be a critical issue for Waterloo Region. As a result, Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) has researched and created the 2023 Waterloo Region Vital Signs® report focused specifically on affordable housing to provide more information about this issue that matters to our community; and to help people and organizations across our region turn that knowledge into action. This report would not have been possible without the funding provided by our sponsors including Common Good Strategies, Equitable Life of Canada, Maxwell Building Consultants, Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS®, Kindred Credit Union and Libro Credit Union. Read our press release Read and download the report Webinar Recording:  We've recorded the webinar that launched Waterloo Region's 2023 Vital Signs® report for those who were unable to attend. Click the image below to be directed to the video on YouTube.  Mayor Berry Vrbanovic's 2023 State of the City On Thursday, November 9th, 2023, Mayor Berry Vrbanovic will deliver his State of the City address on behalf of council. The event will be held at the Kitchener Market. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the Kitchener Mayor and Council Fund held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation.  Learn more and register HEALING AND TRUTH: Crow Shield Lodge fosters ‘critical’ connections Crow Shield Lodge is an Indigenous-led organization consisting of four pillars: Education, Healing, Reconciliation, and Land Stewardship. With support provided through WRCF's Racial Equity Fund, they held their first-ever Elder's and Youth Gathering.   Read more IN GOOD COMPANY: Melloul-Blamey makes giving back to community a top priority Melloul-Blamey Construction is known for their vast involvement across our communities.The company regularly contributes to dozens of causes and has been doing so for years as part of a benevolent mentality first established by founders Bernard Melloul and David Blamey. Read more ToastyToes Waterloo Region 2023 Campaign (October 10 - December 10) The 10th annual ToastyToes Waterloo Region fundraising campaign kicked off on October 10, 2023. Donations to the ToastyToes Waterloo Region Fund help organizations purchase socks for people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. By donating the cost of a package of socks, instead of donating physical socks, together we can warm hearts and toes across our region. Learn more and donate 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|*