United Way Waterloo Region Communities

Last Chance to Register!

The countdown is on! Registration for the 4th Annual Golf for a Cause Tournament closes on June 12.

Don't miss an incredible day of golf, networking, prizes, and community impact. Gather your foursome, hit the links, and help support local programs that create opportunities for everyone in Waterloo Region.

Secure your spot today: https://ecommunity.uwaywrc.ca/golfforacause

You're Invited: Annual General Meeting.

Join us in person for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Location: 50 Sportsworld Crossing Road, Suite 220, Kitchener, ON

Please RSVP by June 15, 2026 to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!

We're proud to recognize our Silver Sponsors, Kainth Law Group and Enova Power, for their support of the 4th Annual Golf for a Cause tournament!

Community events like this are only possible because of dedicated partners who believe in creating opportunities for everyone in Waterloo Region to thrive.

Thank you for joining us on the course and helping make a lasting impact in our community.

Want to be part of the impact? There's still time to register! Join us for a great day of golf, networking, contests, prizes, and community spirit.

🔗 Register today: https://ecommunity.uwaywrc.ca/golfforacause

A big thank you to our Gold Sponsors for supporting the 4th Annual Golf for a Cause tournament!

Your support helps drive meaningful change across Waterloo Region and ensures more people in our community can access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Thank you to Gore Mutual Insurance, TD Wealth, Onward Media Group, and Corus Entertainment / 107.5 Dave Rocks for your partnership, generosity, and commitment to building a stronger community.

The Youth Impact Survey has been extended to June 7!

The Children and Youth Planning Table is close to reaching its goal of 2,000 youth respondents and needs to hear from 455 more youth.

They're especially looking to hear from:
• Youth ages 9–15
• Youth living in North Dumfries and Wellesley

The survey is open to all youth ages 9–18 and takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete. Participation is anonymous and confidential.

Participants can:
• Earn volunteer hours
• Be entered to win one of nearly 50 prizes

Visit https://youthimpactsurvey.ca/ to participate.

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Board.

June is National Indigenous History Month.

Let’s take time to learn, reflect, and honour the rich histories and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

June marks the beginning of Pride Season.

Even as we celebrate joy, love, and resilience, we recognize that 2SLGBTQI+ communities still face discrimination and inequities that must be addressed.

2SLGBTQI+ people are also disproportionately affected by mental health challenges.

United Way Waterloo Region supports initiatives that foster inclusion, reduce barriers, and strengthen community supports. We envision a country where everyone can live authentically and without fear.

Yesterday’s Menstrual Hygiene Day event was a powerful reminder of what community can accomplish together.

With more than 30 people in attendance, we collected 255 packages of menstrual hygiene products to support the Period Equity Project - Kitchener/ Waterloo/ Cambridge, Cambridge Food Bank, and The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.

Thank you to our incredible speakers, committee members, donors, and community partners for helping make this event such a success.

Locally, Period Promise is a partnership between United Way Waterloo Region and the Waterloo Regional Labour Council, working to reduce period poverty in our community.

Yesterday, we were proud to partner with KPMG Canada at Crow Shield Lodge’s community garden for a day of connection, collaboration, and giving back.

Together, volunteers planted, prepared, and helped build a garden space that will continue to support the community in the months ahead. Beyond the hands-on work, the day was also an opportunity to learn more about Indigenous perspectives on land stewardship, community, and caring for the earth in a respectful and reciprocal way.

Partnerships like this show the power of organizations coming together — not only through financial support, but also through people giving their time, energy, and care to create meaningful impact alongside one another.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped make this day such a success!

Thank you to Sun Life Canada for standing alongside us as a driving force behind Golf for a Cause, transforming this tournament into a powerful catalyst for change in our community.

We’re incredibly grateful for Sun Life’s leadership, partnership, and ongoing commitment to building a stronger, brighter future for everyone in Waterloo Region.

Join us for the 4th Annual Golf for a Cause on June 23rd at Whistle Bear Golf Club for an unforgettable day on the course in support of our community.

Register now: https://ecommunity.uwaywrc.ca/golfforacause