Our Programs
We offer a variety of free programs to help the bodies, hearts and minds of those that need it the most. Through partnerships with other community-based organizations and a dedicated team of volunteers, the Waterloo Wayside Centre is able to host and foster grass-roots programs that address real needs within the community.
Youth
Wayside offers space and programming for community youth. As well, Wayside volunteers work with local school tutoring programs to promote math skills.
Math Tutoring at MacGregor
Focused on supporting local youth, Wayside recruits and co-ordinates volunteers for the MacGregor Senior Public School Math Tutoring program. Through one-on-one tutoring experiences with volunteers from local high schools, universities and technology companies, these young minds are not only learning math skills but developing confidence through the support and encouragement of their mentors.
Thursdays at MacGregor Senior Public School
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Seniors
A vibrant and growing senior community has formed around a variety of free programs including Chair Yoga and Music Care.
Seniors Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga still allows the participant to enjoy all same great benefits of yoga - relaxing, rejuvenating and re-energizing through various yoga poses that allow you to stretch, and strengthen. As with all yoga classes Chair Yoga will help people develop more self awareness, self regulation and self care.
Check-ins begin at 10:15am.
Wednesdays
10:30am - 11:30am
Marginalized
Wayside offers a number of programs that support those experiencing housing and income instability. Its clients include those who have experienced workplace injuries, addiction, physical and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
Bridgeport Café
Started by The Working Centre in 2009 and hosted at Emmanuel, the Bridgeport Café is now entirely run by Wayside volunteers. The Café offers warmth, hot food and fellowship for a variety of people, including families that have recently arrived in Canada, retired or disabled persons coping with low incomes, those experiencing housing instabilty and those dealing with addiction.
Tuesday to Friday
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharewear
We provide gently used clothing to those in need. This program offers clothing including coats, jackets and footwear for women and men. Organized and run by volunteers, Sharewear accepts gently used clothing and has retail partners that donate their end of line and returned merchandise.
Tuesday to Friday
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Food Bag Program
Working with the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, Wayside volunteers offer a one-day supply of fresh and prepared foods that are nutritious and heart-healthy.
Thursdays
1:00pm - 3:00pm
