#12days4good was first launched by House of Friendship, inspired by the giving spirit during the holiday season, inviting local organizations to give back through simple good deeds for 12 consecutive days in December. In 2017, House of Friendship approached Kindred Credit Union to take this campaign of thoughtful, intentional philanthropy forward with the resources it needs. We’re thrilled to be selected as one of this year’s participants.
As a company, we strive to help brands and people flourish. In recognition of the times we live in, we’re using our day4good to spotlight three nonprofit organizations/agencies that are helping people flourish right here at home in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Meet the African Community Wellness Initiative (ACWI)
ACWI is a non-profit organization responding to the experiences of communities of African descent impacting collective wellness. ACWI has since worked with community based and system partners to develop a number of program interventions and research projects with the goal of promoting wellness in African, Caribbean and Black-Identifying communities.
Donate to ACWI
- Send an e-transfer to info@africancommunitywellness.org, with the password as ‘Waterloo’.
- You could send a cheque to 480 Charles Street East, Kitchener, N2G4K5 written out to ‘African Community Wellness Initiative’.
- To receive a charitable receipt, donate to ACWI through the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (charitable number 107987166RR0001) by bank e-transfer to sdcwr@waterlooregion.org or by a cheque written out to ‘Social Development Centre Waterloo Region’. For both options, please note the donation is for ACWI and provide your full name and address to receive a tax receipt.
Meet KW AccessAbility
KW AccessAbility is a non-profit information and resource centre that supports self-determination for adults with physical disabilities based upon the principles of choice, equality, co-operation and mutual respect. They believe in the active involvement and full participation of persons with physical disabilities in any efforts on their behalf.
Donate to KW AccessAbility
KW AccessAbility has not been able to engage in any of their regular fundraising efforts impacting their capacity significantly.
- Donate to KW AccessAbility via Canadahelps.org.
Meet SPECTRUM Waterloo Region
An organization of service, SPECTRUM strives to create safe spaces that support all members of the LGBTQ2S+ community to live authentically. They support the KW Rainbow community through virtual support groups, events, Rainbow Diversity Training and the delivery of various services in partnership with local agencies.
Donate to SPECTRUM
A gift to SPECTRUM means giving the capacity to serve LGBTQ2S+ folks all year round.
- Donate to SPECTRUM via Canadahelps.org.
- You can also donate using PayPal, Benevity as well as directly by e-transfer or cheque.