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The next deadline to apply for the Neighbourhood Matching Fund is February 16 at 2 p.m. Groups of two or more neighbours can apply for up to $7,500 to support projects that promote neighbourhood connections and placemaking.
Reach out today to neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca (or reply to this email) to chat about your idea!
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Register for community roundtable sessions | |
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We’re working on the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan to guide the city in major investments, infrastructure, and services to help us maintain a community-centred approach to how we operate.
While the Strategic Plan survey will be open through February 10, there are also in-person and virtual community roundtable sessions you can join to share your vision for Waterloo.
In-person (pre-registration encouraged):
- Tuesday, January 31, 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Albert McCormick Community Centre, Community Room
- Tuesday, January 31, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in RIM Park, Room 207
- Thursday, February 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in WMRC Community Pavilion, Meeting Hall
Virtual (pre-registration required):
- Wednesday, February 8, 12 to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 8, 7 to 8 p.m.
Email strategicplan2023@waterloo.ca or call 519-747-6064 to pre-register. The City of Waterloo will pay back the cost of public transportation fare for anyone who attends in-person and travels on GRT or ION. Please let us know when you register if you will be using public transit.
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Learn more about the Region of Waterloo's Inclusionary Zoning project and complete an online survey by January 31 to provide your feedback.
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Applications for the Community Services Recovery Fund are open! This fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery.
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Immigration Partnership is hosting an online information session about Accessible Services in Waterloo Region on February 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The session will provide important information and resources on accessibility services for immigrants.
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The Region of Waterloo is reviewing how residents experience their services. Visit Engage Waterloo Region to learn more and provide your feedback.
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SPECTRUM has launched an online Rainbow Pages Directory. If you know a queer-owned, or queer-friendly business or organization that should be listed in the Rainbow Pages, please consider sharing the link.
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See what's happening across Waterloo and find inspiration to make your neighbourhood a little more awesome. We can support your idea with things like grants and equipment. Interested? Just hit reply to this email. | |
Snow much neighbourliness | |
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Youth neighbours from a local elementary school are working together to help clear snow for neighbours in need. This act of kindness promotes neighbourliness, safety and accessibility in their community.
A mini-grant from the City was used to purchase more shovels to support this initiative.
Thank you for your commitment to making Waterloo neighbourhoods safer and more connected!
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Art activities are fun ways to connect and get creative with neighbours! As part of the Neighbourhood Summit, participants decorated tiles to represent spaces where they feel included and connected in their neighbourhood. Neighbours shared stories of community gardens, green spaces, parks, and streets that just feel special.
This tile was created by Leila.
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A neighbour shares:
"Jan and Jamie have volunteered for many years with the Grand Valley Trail Association, in many capacities, including leading many local hikes and doing trail maintenance. Jan also volunteers with her quilting guild, choir, neighbourhood garden and Days for Girls International. They are always happy and help out their neighbours in their apartment building and friends in Waterloo."
Is there someone doing awesome near you?
We want to recognize people who do great things, big or small, in their neighbourhood. Nominations will be accepted year-round, and every nominee will receive a thank you package.
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Waterloo's Fire Master Plan Update | |
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The City of Waterloo is reviewing fire service requirements to meet the changing needs for public safety as our city grows and develops. Staff from Waterloo Fire Rescue are working with a consultant on an updated Fire Master Plan, which will provide a strategic framework to help Council meet the city's changing needs for public education, fire prevention and fire suppression services.
As part of this process, we have a survey open for your feedback. After completing the survey, you can choose to enter a draw to win a guided tour of one of the city’s fire stations!
Take the Fire Master Plan survey.
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Winterloo is on January 28! | |
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Winterloo is back in Uptown Waterloo on January 28 from 12 to 5 p.m. This annual, free festival is open to the public and run by Create Waterloo, the City of Waterloo's Arts and Culture team. Enjoy winter activities like meeting snow dogs, ice carving, skating, snow sculptures and more!
As part of Winterloo, visit the Clay and Glass Gallery from 1 to 5 p.m. on January 28 for the a special drawing activity. Attendees will be provided with miniature sketchbooks to illustrate what they see as they explore exhibits. While you are there - consider checking out the Sharing Experiences exhibit with art created by Waterloo neighbours!
Discover more about Winterloo 2023.
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Volunteer as a welcome ambassador. | |
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The City of Waterloo is seeking friendly adults age 55 or older to welcome older adults in recreation programs and assist with finding community resources. Welcome ambassadors must have excellent communication skills, English fluency, experience with technology and be able to demonstrate it.
Applications are due February 13, 2023. Interviews for those selected to be held February 27 and 28, 2023.
Learn more and apply to be a Welcome Ambassador.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year with Waterloo Public Library and the Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association on January 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Eastside branch.
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The Eastside Branch of the Waterloo Public Library has a 3D printer for card holders to use.
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Check out the community group programs offered by Carizon, which has opportunities for children, caregivers, older youth and adults.
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January and February Multicultural Calendar | |
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Thank you for reading this edition of Neighbours helping Neighbours, a newsletter from the neighbourhoods team, with a focus on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
If you have ideas for resources to share or shareable stories of kindness, please send them to: neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca
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