Today, to conclude #12days4good, we’re visiting select, local organizations to share the exciting news that they will be receiving a 2020 Kindred Charitable Fund grant. The Kindred Charitable Fund is an endowment that offers annual project grants to churches and...Read More

Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI) has been catalyzing collective action since 2009. We bring people with diverse viewpoints together, prompting multi-disciplinary, inclusive collaboration to address sustainable development challenges. By combining the results of these cross-cutting conversations with the latest scientific...Read More

Our belief is that when we are effective in strengthening community capacity to engage citizens, lead collaboratively, deepen community and reduce poverty, our work contributes to the building of peace and a more equitable society. For the #12days4good campaign, Tamarack...Read More

It’s cold outside, but warm in our hearts. That’s because it’s our turn to participate in #12Days4Good! Every year, hundreds of volunteers help out with House of Friendship’s Christmas Hamper program, packing approximately 4,000 Christmas hampers for families in need...Read More

Fast fashion’s impact on climate change is increasing, and catching many people off-guard.  Did you know that 85% of all textiles go to the dump each year? According to Business Insider, fashion production makes up 10% of humanity's carbon emissions...Read More

Everyone wants to be valued and feel like they belong. This is why the Region of Waterloo actively works to connect people living in community housing to programs and activities that help them live a full life. On our ‘do-gooder’...Read More