The National Park Service designated the City of Waterloo an American World War II Heritage City in December 2023. Only one city in Iowa will receive the honor. Tim Hurley, former Waterloo mayor who helped apply for the designation, is heading up the local group behind this effort. “Our entire community can take pride in … Read more
The Waterloo Community Playhouse Special Project Fund at the Waterloo Community Foundation will support the enhancement and replacement of vital equipment, the growth of new and expanding programs, and other special initiatives chosen by the Waterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Children’s Theatre. The Waterloo Community Playhouse hopes to use this fund for new initiatives … Read more
The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, March 5th at 11 a.m. for a Windows on Waterloo presentation.  A representative from Elevate CCBHC will share ways to support yourself and others in a healthy lifestyle. Mental health is a growing concern across the country, and our community is no exception. Join us … Read more
The Waterloo Community Foundation is excited to offer the Mother Moon Service Scholarship in partnership with the Waterloo Youth City Council and the Leighty Family Fund. This Scholarship honors and uplifts students who are serving their community. Recipients will be chosen by a select group of youth members of the Waterloo Youth City Council allowing … Read more
The Waterloo Community Foundation is naming four new members to the Board of Directors in 2025. The Foundation’s locally-focused Board is comprised of fourteen members who have diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each is tied to the Waterloo community. The new Board members include: Katy Poe Harbaugh – Katy is a Waterloo native graduating from West … Read more
The Waterloo Community Foundation is proud to partner with the Black Hawk County Bar Association (BHCBA) to announce the establishment of the Black Hawk County Bar Association Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is designed to invest in the future of legal professionals as they pursue their education. Each year, the scholarship will provide two $1,500 awards … Read more
Scholarship applications are now open for high school seniors graduating in 2025! We administer multiple scholarship funds, all started by donors who want to ensure students can continue their education at a college, university, trade school, or community college. With just one common application to complete, students will be matched with scholarship opportunities they are … Read more
Join us Wednesday, January 8 at 11 AM for an online Windows on Waterloo presentation! The Waterloo Career Center is a unique feature in our community that gives students hands-on Career Technical Education that prepares them for the future. The opportunities available through the Career Center have been top of mind over the last year … Read more
Janet Holden and Jane Rohlf, sisters with a shared passion for community impact, recently made a generous contribution to House of Hope’s Extending Hope Capital Campaign. Together with their husbands, L. Sam Holden and Ted Boyer, both manage Donor Advised Funds through the Waterloo Community Foundation. They credit this relationship for connecting them with the … Read more
Waterloo’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We thrive through collaboration and shared vision – your gifts bring people together to make a difference in our community! The Waterloo Community Foundation supported the transformation of Highland Park’s underutilized greenspace into a flourishing community garden through partnerships with Black Hawk County Public Health, the City of Waterloo, UNI CEEE, and … Read more
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