Individual Giving
We make it easy and impactful for individuals, businesses, and organizations to help solve the complexities of poverty with a single donation, helping people in need, right here in Waterloo Region. Explore our unique giving options below.
Donate now
Making a gift online is quick and easy! You can make a one-time gift or become a monthly donor and support the work of United Way Waterloo Region Communities year-round.
Monthly donations can also be transferred directly from your bank account. Learn more about Pre-Authorized Debit option.
In Honour/In Memory
Giving a gift in honour is a meaningful way to remember or honour someone special, to thank someone, or to celebrate an important occasion. To give a gift in honour, simply visit our shopping cart to make your donation and select “I wish to give in honour of someone else”.
Donate Securities
Help provide reliable support for our network of community non-profit partners by becoming a monthly donor!
In-Kind Donation
Gifts-in-kind are tangible property including works of art, books, real estate, equipment, vehicles, collections — virtually any physical object in your possession.
Host a fundraiser
Creating your own fundraising event is easy and you can do it at home, at your workplace, or in the community!
Kits for a Cause
Purchase supplies or run a Wishlist Campaign to raise funds for in-kind donations of essential Kits. You can either donate the supplies directly to our organization or host a Kit Packing Event to pack the supplies into kits and then United Way Waterloo Region Communities will distribute them to community partners in need.