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Proud @WRCommFdn CEO, fmr @pplslbrty CEO, civic instigator, flâneur-in-training. Vieilli Avec Art. All views are my own.

Waterloo Region, Ontario
Joined March 2009
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Build deeper connections with your neighbours. Learn more & register to host a conversation at wrcf.ca/onthetable #onthetablewr
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⏰ Just TWO WEEKS left to snag your tickets for the Perfect Pitch event! Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness groundbreaking ideas and stellar pitches from our eight participants. Secure your spot now before it's too late! 💡🎟️Get your tickets in the link in our bio!
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Mark your calendars! #Lumen is returning on Saturday, Sept 23 from 6-11 p.m.✨ This magical festival will light up Waterloo with over 30 immersive experiences, all free!🌌 Check out our website for more details & stayed tuned for upcoming artist info👀 LumenFestival.ca
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We are now accepting applications to our Racial Equity Fund. There is approx $300,000 available for organizations that are led-by and serve people across Waterloo Region who are Indigenous, Black and people of colour. Read more: wrcf.ca/racialequity #Funding #WaterlooRegion
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It’s been a year since we unified and became Waterloo Region Community Foundation, building on the relationships between CNDCF and KWCF. We recently released our first Annual Impact Report, which highlights the impact we made in 2022. Learn more: wrcf.ca/news/wrcf-2022-air
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Have you heard? We're currently hiring for the position of Community Impact Coordinator. If you would like to learn more about the role, visit wrcf.ca/news/cic-hiring-2023 and apply before the June 23, 2023 deadline. #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #WaterlooRegion
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Are you a non-profit #WatReg arts, cultural or heritage organization that attracts tourist stays to the Region? The Cultural Drivers of Tourism Pilot Grant Program offers one-time funding to eligible organizations. Details: regionofwaterloo.ca/cultural…
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Have you heard? Our government is investing up to $1.5 Million this year in not-for-profits and organizations. Applications for the 2023-24 EnAbling Change Program are open now through June 29, 2023. For more information: ontario.ca/page/age-friendly…
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Please help us spread the word! Applications now open for grants from @EssentialsWR ! More information and link can be found 👇!
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Office Closure Notice: our office will be closed this coming Monday for the long weekend. WRCF's team will be available again on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. #OfficeClosure
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What would you like your community to be in 5, 25, or 50 yrs? The Strategic Plan is a roadmap towards making #WatReg a great place to live, work & play. We can't do it without you! Get involved and tell us what priorities matter to you ➡️ regionofwaterloo.ca/StratPla…
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The @GKWCC hosted their BA5 event yesterday at the #SDGIdeaFactory in support of the #Farwell4Hire campaign. Thanks @farwell_WR for your help with some odd jobs around our new office space! Learn more about the Farwell4Hire Fund and donate: wrcf.ca/farwell4hire
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It's National Volunteer Week! Join us in celebrating Canada’s volunteers alongside @VolunteerCanada. We are grateful for our local volunteers who share their time, talent and energy to make #WRAwesome a better place to live, work and play. #NVW2023 #WeavingUsTogether
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ICYMI -- @RegionWaterloo’s Community Environmental Fund is now accepting applications for stewardship and sustainability projects commencing in 2023. The online application is available at regionofwaterloo.ca/en/livin…. Apply before the deadline: April 21, 2023 at 4:30 PM.
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We are currently accepting applications for our Community Grants. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit wrcf.ca/communitygrants. #Funding #WaterlooRegion #Community #Grants
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Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with accounting or finance knowledge and experience? If so, WRCF is looking for you to join our team as the Financial Services Associate. Visit wrcf.ca/news/fsa-hiring-2023 for more info on the role & how to apply. #Hiring
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After a successful first Waterloo Region Muslim Youth Council, we're back for round two in 2023 😁 This could not have been possible without the Racial Equity grant from the @WRCommFdn. Follow us on social media for more on this amazing program!
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Reminder: Our office will be closed from Monday, December 26, 2022 to Monday, January 2, 2023 and our team will be available to respond to you again on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Read about year-end giving options: wrcf.ca/news/2022-office-clo…
Almost $400,000 in funding will be handed to 24 Waterloo Region organizations to help them promote racial equity in a region that is fast diversifying. therecord.com/news/waterloo-…
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