The Essentials Fund

Author: Mike

  • Sally Sarachman: TEF connects donors with needs

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    Responding to the unique needs of our community’s most vulnerable neighbours – with flexibility and compassion – is crucial if we are truly committed to ensuring that everyone has the supports they need to reach their full potential. I appreciate that The Essentials Fund connects my donation with needs that can be easily overlooked, but…

  • Lori Payne on why TEF is “a brilliant idea”

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    “Creating The Essentials Fund was such a brilliant idea! From my long-time volunteering in Waterloo Region, I’ve learned that community agencies often have very little in terms of unrestricted and discretionary funds that they can use for the day-to-day needs for their clients – some necessities, and also things that create ease and improve quality…

  • Claire’s Why

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    “Far too many charitable donations today come with strings attached. Unfortunately, this often ignores fundamental supports that charities need in order to deliver on their missions. The Essentials Fund enables charities to fill some of those gaps.  “I have loved being a part of the committee for the past few years and continue to see…

  • Allyson on how TEF helps uplift people’s basic wellbeing

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    “The Essentials Fund provides a lifeline to struggling community members by supplying Waterloo Region nonprofits with unrestricted grants for basic necessities. When we launched the fund in 2022, we received overwhelming support from the not for profit community. We heard first hand how the funds would help organizations ensure their clients had access to items…

  • Jane speaks to why, more than ever, non-profits needs your support

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    “After seeing many community organizations continually requesting essential items for their clients on their social media and websites/newsletters, I was so pleased The Essentials Fund launched in March 2022 to help the Waterloo Region non-profit community by providing an unrestricted grant to help support their clients’ essential needs. “Essentials items – hygiene items, back packs,…

  • Transit Roundtable with Mayor and Councilors

    Transit Roundtable with Mayor and Councilors

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    The Essentials Fund team was grateful to convene a discussion about transit between local charities, Mayor Dorothy McCabe, and Regional Councilors Chantal Huinink and Jim Erb.