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Responding to COVID-19

  • United Way WRC’s Response
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Covid-19 Community Response Fund

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Launched on Monday, March 16, 2020, the COVID-19 Community Response Fund will support the work of frontline organizations that are collectively striving to ensure our most vulnerable citizens are safe and healthy.

We know this pandemic disproportionately impacts certain populations and our goal is to raise funds for programs and services that will directly benefit these individuals.

“This is a difficult time for everyone and we know those who are already marginalized in our community will be disproportionately impacted. We want every citizen in Waterloo Region and the organizations doing crucial work on the ground to know that we’re here to support them.” – Joan Fisk, CEO, United Way Waterloo Region Communities.

By giving to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund, you can provide support for frontline organizations, particularly those that aren’t always visible in our community but continue to provide critical support for the most vulnerable members in Waterloo Region.

Donate Now

If you have any questions or if you experience technical issues while trying to make a donation, please call (519) 888-6100 for assistance. Alternatively, you can make an online donation through our Canada Helps page here. Thank you for your support and understanding.

How will funds be disbursed?

The COVID-19 Community Response Fund is intended to address urgent and emerging community needs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for vulnerable populations. Applications are open to any registered charity based in Waterloo Region for initiatives in Waterloo Region. Other social service providers may be considered, provided they meet remaining eligibility requirements. Please click on link below for more information about eligibility and application.

Funding Criteria & Application

United Way’s Response

Learn about the steps United Way Waterloo Region Communities is taking in response to the local impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Supporting Our Partners

We are committed to ensuring our partners are able to do what is necessary in these unprecedented times. As a flexible funder we are listening to agencies about where they need to adjust supports and program funding to best meet community needs.

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Supporting Individuals

United Way is proud to fund 211 Ontario. 211 is a free and confidential service that ensures access to information about community and social programs in Waterloo Region is only a phone call away.

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Contact Us

To ensure the health and safety of our staff, we are continuing operations with our team working remotely. Our offices are now closed but rest assured we are still working to serve our community. We are conducting all internal and external meetings via telephone and video conferencing.

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday – Friday (8:30am – 4:30pm)

Contact us:

  • Phone: 519-888-6100
  • Email: info@uwaywrc.ca

Should there be any changes to this, we will share those updates here as we continue to monitor announcements and advisories from the Region of Waterloo and Ontario’s Ministry of Health.

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