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The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, February 7 at 11 AM for a presentation from local historian Charles Pearson. Charles will share stories about local places, people, and events central to Black history in Waterloo. He will also share the importance of preserving this history and ideas to implement this in … Read more

The Waterloo Community Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from area high school seniors for twelve scholarships: DAVE AUMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – A $500 renewable award to a graduating senior of the Waterloo Warriors hockey team. It is renewable for up to 3 consecutive years. DENAE NASH SCHOLARSHIP – This $1,000 scholarship is … 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

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

Sam and Janet (Rohlf) Holden have deep roots in Waterloo. Both the Holden and Rohlf families have been in the community for generations and the pair originally met as students at Kingsley Elementary. Their parents set strong examples of community service that continue to inspire Sam and Janet. After living in Manchester for 32 years, Sam … Read more