Community Investments
Community Investments
The Community Impact Fund (formerly the General Community Fund) is dedicated to addressing urgent community needs with local solutions. Please note that there have been some key changes to the community impact application process. Going forward, each quarter will concentrate on one or two key issue areas. Applications must align with the designated focus areas.
Affordable Housing & Homelessness
$550,000 invested into 11 organizations
Poverty is a multifaceted issue influenced by numerous intersecting factors that can hinder an individual's ability to meet basic needs such as shelter. This cause area encompasses initiatives such as prevention measures, emergency shelters, assistance with securing permanent housing, and support services aimed at mitigating the adverse health impacts related to being unhoused.
Funded Organizations
Organization | Funding Type | Issue Area Sub-Category |
ShelterCare (Men's Shelter) | Homelessness Prevention, Emergency Shelter | |
Genearl Operating Support (GOS) | Homelessness Prevention, Research/Advocacy | |
Belonging and Inclusion Program | Supportive Housing, Finding and Securing Housing | |
Genearl Operating Support (GOS) | Emergency Shelter, Finding and Securing Housing | |
Genearl Operating Support (GOS) | Emergency Shelter, Supportive Housing | |
Genearl Operating Support (GOS) | Homelessness Prevention, Transitional Housing | |
Genearl Operating Support (GOS) | Transitional Housing, Finding and Securing Housing |
| Organization | Funding Type | Issue Area/ Sub-Category |
|---|---|---|
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ShelterCare (Men’s Shelter) General Operating Support (GOS) Belonging and Inclusion Program General Operating Support (GOS) General Operating Support (GOS) General Operating Support (GOS) General Operating Support (GOS) |
Homelessness Prevention, Emergency Shelter Homelessness Prevention, Research/Advocacy Supportive Housing, Finding & Securing Housing Emergency Shelter, Finding & Securing Housing Emergency Shelter, Supportive Housing Homelessness Prevention, Transitional Housing Transitional Housing, Finding & Securing Housing |
Strategic Partnerships
Through annualized quarterly funding, UWWRC maintains a strategic partnerships with three key organizations that provide vital sector-wide infrastructure and coordination. While Q1 funding prioritized Affordable Housing and Homelessness, additional support was directed to long-standing partners advancing collaborative initiatives in youth engagement, newcomer support, and volunteerism.
| Organization | Funding Type |
|---|---|
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General Operating Support (GOS) General Operating Support (GOS) General Operating Support (GOS)
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Future Funding Cycles:
Children & Youth
Empowering children and youth with the support they need to break the cycle of poverty is essential for their long-term success. This includes opportunities for healthy social, emotional, and physical development, to reduce the risk of facing challenges later in life.
Hate, Gender-based & Family Violence
Incidents of hate, gender-based, and family violence have continued to rise across Waterloo Region. This grant will provide essential resources to help individuals escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives in safety, offering them the support they need for a fresh start.
Community & Social Supports
A sense of belonging and connection is essential to our well-being. Services or activities that unite people through shared goals or interests, provide systems navigation, and offer wrap-around support help ensure that everyone can fully participate and feel valued in their community.
