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Waterloo Wayside

Waterloo Wayside supports and builds community by providing safe places and opportunities to share and connect.

The Waterloo Wayside Centre is a group of people focused on creating and supporting community where it would otherwise not exist. Born out of our deep desire to help one another, the Waterloo Wayside Centre serves the youth, the senior population, and the marginalized in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Hosted at Emmanuel United Church, located in the heart of Uptown Waterloo, the centre offers a vari

ety of programs to help the bodies, hearts and minds of those that need it the most. Through partnerships with other community-based organizations and a dedicated team of volunteers, the Waterloo Wayside Centre is able to host and foster grass-roots programs that address real needs within the community. As a testimony to the impact of the centre and the restorative nature of its programs, many of our volunteers joined our ranks after starting off as clients.

08/31/2026

As Sadie gets ready to begin a new chapter, we want to thank her for being such a wonderful part of our team. We’re so grateful for all of her hard work and everything she’s brought to the workplace!

We’ll definitely miss her, but we’re so excited for everything that’s ahead. Wishing you the very best in your new adventure, Sadie 🤗

08/19/2026

Interested in joining the Wayside team and community?

We're looking to hire an Instructional Lead for our JUMP Math After-School Program that will be re-starting this October 📚 This position will be 3.5 hours/week on-site at 22 Bridgeport Rd W., Waterloo. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until September 11th. Early applications are encouraged - the position will be filled as soon as possible with a qualified candidate!

For more details and how to apply, visit our website - waterloowayside.org - or click the link to the job posting in our bio 💚💙

07/24/2026

On Saturday, September 12th the annual Ride for Wayside fundraiser will be held 🚴‍♀️

Our bike teams will ride a 25km loop starting in Iron Horse Trail or a 5km loop through Ring Road. There are many ways to join and support us for this event:

☆ DM or follow the link in our bio if you're interested in joining or putting together a team to bike for Wayside
☆ You can donate through the link in our bio or direct e-transfer ([email protected]). This year, we're setting a goal of $10,000 to help support our expanding programs and community!
☆ Share this post to spread the word to more people in our community and beyond

Thank you for your ongoing support and stay tuned for more details 💚💙

06/30/2026

Interested in joining the Wayside team and community? We're hiring!

Waterloo is changing, and vital social infrastructure is more important than ever. At Wayside, we're building a "third space" where diverse communities connect - and we need a Program Coordinator to help facilitate it! If you want to make an oversized impact in the Region, check out our latest website blog (through the link in our bio) and apply today 💙💚

06/08/2026

Join us at Wayside this June for Wednesday yoga sessions 🧘‍♀️

These sessions are free, beginner friendly, and open to anyone! Please sign up through the link in our bio or email [email protected] with any questions.

We have a few extra yoga mats available but please bring your own if you have one. Hope to see you there 💙💚

05/26/2026

This years Waterloo State of the City was one of our most successful events ever. We were so pleased to present the recipient with a cheque yesterday in the amount of $30098.77
These funds will go a long way to helping those in our community in need.
Thank you to all who made this possible

05/08/2026

Looking for a simple, consistent way to give back?

Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) makes it easy to support our community with automatic monthly contributions - just like your other regular payments. It's convenient, reliable, cost-effective, and helps create a steady foundation for the programs and outreach that make a real difference locally.

Your support helps strengthen our community and extend impact far beyond our walls 💙💚

Join PAR today to meaningfully contribute every single month or check out our other forms of financial giving. More details and forms can be found on our website or through the link in our bio.

04/21/2026

Wayside was honoured to join the City of Waterloo's State of the City Event hosted by Rotary Waterloo and City of Waterloo

This year, Eric Oliver was the recipient of the Paul Harris fellowship award which honours individuals who exemplify Rotary's motto of Service Above Self 💚 The event raised over $24,000 towards Wayside and an additional $5,000 to Rotary's Community Grant Fund. The table displays, of canned goods, are being distributed during our Food Bag program!

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support from Mayor Dorothy McCabe and numerous other member and organizations of the Waterloo community, that helps us sustain our programs and build integrated communities 💙

04/14/2026

Let's come together for an Earth Day Community Clean-Up 💚💙

Hosted by Wayside and MacGregor Albert Community Association MACA and made possible through City of Waterloo

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd at 4pm to clean up a section of our neighbourhood! There will be gloves, garbage bags, as well as snacks and drinks available ✨️ Please wear closed-toe footwear and dress for the weather.

Reach out via DM or email, [email protected], if you have any questions or want to join ☀️

04/07/2026

For nearly two centuries, Bridgeport United Church has stepped up whenever their neighbours were in need. Today, we are honoured to announce an enduring legacy gift from the Bridgeport United Church to Waterloo Wayside.

This investment allows us to
🌱 Sustain neighbourhood-led programming
🤝 Deepen our "stregths-based" approach to community work
✨️ Ensure our space remains a vibrant resource for all of Waterloo

While we feel the weight of saying goodbye to the Bridgeport congregation, we are inspired by their 197-year history of "hands-on" service. We aren't just receiving funds; we are carrying forward a flame of community care that started in 1893.

Thank you, Bridgeport United, for trusting us with your legacy. We are ready to get to work!

Address

22 Bridgeport Road W
Waterloo, ON
N2L2Y3

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 3pm
Wednesday	1pm - 3pm
Thursday	1pm - 3pm
Friday	1pm - 3pm

Telephone

5198861471

Website

https://linktr.ee/waterloowayside

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