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The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, June 4 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar presentation. From an upgraded streetscape to local rides and regional flights, Waterloo’s transportation network is expanding! Join us to learn about Cedar Valley Gearheads programs, upgraded services from the Waterloo Regional Airport, and the … Read more

We are excited to award $78,500 in scholarships to graduating students this year! It is a privilege to work alongside donors who are passionate about investing in the futures of local students. Donors have the opportunity to establish scholarship funds with various eligibility requirements and participate in the selection of recipients, alongside a volunteer committee appointed by the Foundation. We … Read more

Mike and Mary Broshar are no strangers to Waterloo. They both served on numerous boards and committees throughout the years and raising their five children kept them engaged in the community. They recently established the Mary and Michael Broshar Community Arts Fund through the Waterloo Community Foundation to support fine arts initiatives in the community. Mike and … Read more

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, May 14 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation addressing how the national shifts in legal immigration are affecting Waterloo residents. Yer Vang from Catholic Charities will share updates on changes in legal immigration status, identify those most impacted, and highlight the services … Read more

Tom and Jane Brown have deep roots in Waterloo and were looking for a way to give back to the community in their retirement years. Tom spent 42 years at Standard Golf Company, and Jane taught math in Waterloo Schools for over 30 years. They are also active volunteers – Jane is co-president of Black … Read more

We are honored to receive Grow Cedar Valley’s 2024 Cedar Valley Partner Award along with our dedicated teams, boards, and colleagues at Union Block – Black Hawk County Gaming Association, Otto Schoitz Foundation, R.J. McElroy Trust, and Waterloo Community Foundation. At the beginning of 2024, our organizations co-located to a shared office in the heart of downtown Waterloo … Read more

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