Paige Price 
The Chuck and Alice Shirey Family Fund will carry out the charitable mission of the Waterloo Community Foundation by contributing resources toward the betterment of the greater Waterloo, Iowa, community and its citizens. When possible, this Fund will contribute resources specifically to organizations or programs helping under-resourced, minority youth achieve academic success, prepare for, or … Read more
To promote and provide education for Ability Awareness and Inclusion. Ability Awareness is the skill of recognizing that what someone CAN do is much more important than what they CAN’T do. Inclusion provides equal access to opportunities and resources and equal access to participation in those opportunities TOGETHER with all others. Inclusion does not support … Read more
The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, January 3 at 11 AM for a presentation from Mayor Hart with an update on Waterloo’s 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan. Mayor Hart will share what has been accomplished so far and the opportunities he is excited about for the future. Community members may join … Read more
As we approached this year’s competitive grant cycle, we saw an opportunity to infuse creative strategies into our grantmaking processes. One way we were able to explore this was a collaboration with Waterloo Youth City Council to select one grant recipient. Waterloo Youth City Council, comprising students from all four high schools in Waterloo, offers a … Read more
This year, we awarded over $50,000 to nonprofit organizations through our competitive grant process. We received applications from qualified organizations for projects or programs that benefit the community of Waterloo in one of four areas: health and human services, arts and culture, education, and economic development. “We are excited to partner with these organizations and … Read more
Saviour Missionary Baptist Church is taking steps to secure the future of affordable Christian education by contributing initial funds to a long-term endowment fund for Royal Legacy Christian Academy. Royal Legacy Christian Academy is a dual-language school providing a Christ-centered educational option in the Cedar Valley. Their mission is to provide a safe, friendly and … Read more
The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, December 6 at 11 AM for a presentation from Try Pie about how they utilize a social enterprise model to employ and empower teen girls in the community. They will share information about how a social enterprise works, the challenges they face, and how they … Read more
Diane Anderson is transforming her battle against cancer into a beacon of hope for those facing similar challenges. Diane was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, joining a troubling statistic of twelve teachers from the Hudson School District diagnosed with cancer within a decade. This started her on a path of advocacy, including the initiation … Read more
Contributing resources to reduce barriers for under-resourced individuals to access early cancer screenings and cancer treatment at service providers in Waterloo. Barriers may include the financial obligation toward the cancer screening or treatment, transportation to the appointment, or other barriers that may prevent a patient from seeking care. There are many strategic ways to maximize … Read more
Waterloo celebrates a proud military history – from the development of Veteran’s Way Art and History Walk to banners lining downtown streets and the red, white, and blue lights illuminating the Cedar River along the 4th Street bridge each night. Waterloo’s Memorial Hall Commission is providing a new opportunity to honor and remember the community’s veterans … Read more
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Federal EIN: 47-3373953
