Category: Testimonials

“Community organizations in Waterloo Region work tirelessly to support individuals and families in need but they frequently face a daunting challenge: limited (or no) funding to provide basic essentials like food, clothing, and hygiene products to people who are struggling to make ends meet. “The Essentials Fund fills this critical gap — unrestricted financial support…

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…

“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…

“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…

“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,…