Waterloo Community Foundation Announces “Windows on Waterloo” Presentation with Waterloo Schools Waterloo – Join us on Thursday, September 2 at 11 AM to get an update from our Waterloo Schools! The Chief Officer of Human Resources & Equity, Kingsley Botchway II, will be present to give insight into how our schools are preparing for the […]

The Waterloo Community Foundation (WCF) seeks grant proposals from qualified organizations for projects or programs that benefit the community of Waterloo and, in limited situations its vicinity.  Grant proposals must detail how funds will improve and benefit our community in one of four areas:  health and human services; arts and culture; education or economic development. […]

Waterloo Community Foundation Announces “Windows on Waterloo” Presentation with YWCA Black Hawk County Waterloo – The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Thursday, August 5 at 11 am for “Windows on Waterloo” to learn about the YWCA Black Hawk County.  The YWCA Black Hawk County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering […]

Waterloo – Join us for “Windows on Waterloo” on June 3 at 11 AM to hear from Major Martin Thies of the Salvation Army of Waterloo and Cedar Falls.  The Salvation Army works 24-7 helping address local community needs in the areas of hunger, shelter, disaster relief, youth empowerment and more. This is a Zoom […]

Waterloo – Volunteerism is an important way of contributing for Mike and Barbara Henning.  Both are involved as volunteers with youth in the Waterloo Schools and youth in other community programs.  In 2018, the Henning’s initiated the “Quest Scholarship” with the Waterloo Community Foundation that was awarded to a Waterloo Community School Senior. This year […]

Waterloo – The Waterloo Community Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted for the Dave Aumer Scholarship, annually awarded to a senior member of the Waterloo Warrior Hockey team for post-secondary education. 2021 represents the 5rd annual award.  The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 21, 2021. This renewable scholarship honors the legacy of […]

Waterloo – Join us April 1 at 11 AM to hear from Grow Cedar Valley and TechWorks Campus on initiatives related to talent development, as well as project updates at TechWorks.  Speakers include Cary Darrah, Executive Director of Grow Cedar Valley, Will Frost, Director of Talent Development and Wes James, TechWorks President. This is a […]

The Waterloo Community Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from area high school seniors for four scholarships: YOUTH IN ACTION VOLUNTEERISM SCHOLARSHIP, a $1,000 award to a student at East, West or Expo pursuing a career in the field of education or science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM), enrolling at University of Iowa, […]

The Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building homes, communities and hope will be on display during Windows on Waterloo on Thursday, February 4 at 11 am, a Zoom educational series offered monthly by the Waterloo Community Foundation.  Ali Parrish, Habitat’s Executive Director will discuss how Habitat, a local non-profit is addressing the community’s […]

Waterloo – The Waterloo Community Foundation announces that the family of Liz Crowley, a long-time educator in Waterloo has established an endowed scholarship honoring Liz’s life and her many accomplishments.  Students at East, West or Expo entering the field of education may apply this spring for the $500 annual award by contacting their school’s counseling […]