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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

This year, the Waterloo Community Foundation awarded $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. After careful consideration of the volunteer Grants … Read more

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, December 4 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation. Joni Spencer and Brooke Olson will join us to share more about the school-based programs they offer through Success Street and Young Parents Together. Community members may join this free online presentation by visiting … Read more

We are proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the Greg Freshwater Memorial Scholarship: Waterloo firefighters Tim Harmon and Patrick McNally. Both are currently pursuing paramedic training at Hawkeye Community College, advancing their skills to better serve our community. The Greg Freshwater Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 to honor the life of firefighter … Read more

We are proud to introduce the Margaret Ann Enderlein Scholarship, honoring a woman whose life was dedicated to service and community. This scholarship will support Waterloo students pursuing their educational goals, continuing Ann’s legacy of generosity and commitment to others. Born and raised in Waterloo, Ann was deeply involved in the community throughout her life. She held … Read more

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, November 6 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation. This presentation features Waterloo Police Chief Robert Duncan. Chief Duncan was sworn in this summer but has been in the Waterloo Police Department for over 25 years. He will join us to share insights … Read more