Financial Support
Your financial investment allows us to sustain our space and keep our community programs free for everyone—including youth, seniors, and our neighbours navigating marginalization in the Kitchener-Waterloo region.
Ways To Give:
*Direct e-Transfer: Send your gift to donate@waterloowayside.org.
Monthly Giving (PAR): A high-impact, low-cost way to provide steady support. [Download the PAR Form] and return it to us to set up a recurring monthly gift.
*Cheque: Please make cheques payable to Waterloo Wayside and mail or drop them off at: 22 Bridgeport Rd West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 2Y3
Online via CanadaHelps: The simplest way to give and receive an immediate tax receipt. [Donate Now]
Tax Receipts & Documentation
Waterloo Wayside is a registered charity; all eligible donations will receive a tax receipt.
Charitable Registration Number: 762582823RR0001
*For direct donations (e-Transfer or cheque), please [Download our Donation Form] and include it with your gift, or email it to donate@waterloowayside.org so we can issue your receipt accurately.
Skills and Time
We are a community built by neighbours of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you have a few hours a month or a flexible weekly schedule, your unique skills can help our initiatives flourish. You can explore our current featured roles on VolunteerWR, but we also love creating custom opportunities tailored to your specific talents.
Let’s connect: Drop by the centre, call us at 519-886-1471, or email volunteer@waterloowayside.org to start the conversation.
Share a Skill: Do you have a talent for organizing, cooking, or tech support? We’d love to hear from you.
Items and Resources
Physical goods allow us to provide immediate comfort and dignity to our neighbours. Whether it is a warm coat or a reliable tool, these items directly fuel our daily support programs.
In-Kind Giving: We gratefully accept donations of clean clothing and essential resources to stock our support areas.
Special Requests: We are often on the lookout for specific items to keep our programs running smoothly—ranging from kitchen utensils to specialized tools like sharpening stones. Check out the currently [needed items].
Vision & Leadership
Do you see a need we aren’t meeting, or do you want to help guide the future of our community? We invite those with a passion for stewardship and local action to lead the way.
Become a Member: Join for a one-time $5 fee to gain voting rights and ensure board accountability.
Lead a Program: Have a passion for art, music, or a specific skill? Share your gift by starting a new initiative or leading an existing group.
Join the Board: Help shape the strategic direction of Waterloo Wayside. We are always looking for neighbours who bring diverse perspectives to our Board of Directors.
Community Advocacy: Lend your voice to help us better understand the evolving needs of Uptown Waterloo.