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Overview
Join us for a discussion on engagement, communication, collaboration, and volunteer involvement to strengthen 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Overview
Join the Rainbow Coalition of Waterloo Region (RCWR) for a Community Conversation focused on strengthening how we connect, communicate, and collaborate across Waterloo Region.
As RCWR moves to implement new strategic plan, we’re once again turning to the community to help shape the next phase of our work. This session will explore what meaningful community engagement looks like, how RCWR can better reach people across the region, and how volunteers can play a central role in building a stronger, more connected 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Instead of a single facilitated session, the event will feature multiple small‑group conversation stations that you can visit at your own pace. Each station will focus on a different aspect of community engagement, such as:
- Communication channels and how people want to hear from RCWR
- Regional outreach, including Cambridge and the townships
- Volunteer involvement and emerging role opportunities
- Ideas for partnerships, collaborations, and community presence
You can join any conversation that interests you, move between stations freely, and contribute in the ways that feel most comfortable. RCWR Board Members and volunteers will be present at each station to listen, gather insights, and answer questions.
A volunteer‑fair booth will also be available throughout the evening for those interested in getting involved or learning more about upcoming opportunities.
Why This Event Matters:
Strengthening Community Engagement: Help us understand how RCWR can better communicate, collaborate, and show up across Waterloo Region — including Cambridge and the townships.
Shaping Priorities: Your insights will help guide RCWR’s next steps as we:
- Identify communication channels that meet community needs
- Strengthen regional presence and relationship‑building
- Explore values‑aligned collaborations and partnerships
- Develop volunteer and Board roles that reflect community priorities
Building a Stronger Volunteer Network: Explore opportunities to get involved through a mini RCWR Volunteer Fair, where you can learn about emerging roles, share your skills, and help shape what volunteerism at RCWR should look like.
Collective Momentum – Network with RCWR Board Members, community members, and allies committed to building a more just and inclusive Waterloo Region
Who Should Attend?
Community members, volunteers, advocates, and anyone passionate about:
- Strengthening the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Waterloo Region
- Improving communication and engagement across diverse communities
- Building grassroots leadership
- Supporting equity, anti‑racism, and community‑driven change
- Helping shape RCWR’s next chapter
Refreshments
Light Refreshments will be provided.
To help us plan our refreshment order (and reduce food waste), please select the Refreshment Option (a separate add-on to your order) when you Reserve Your Spot. If you’re unsure if you can attend or don’t want to be included in the food order, you can still reserve a spot—we just won’t include you in the refreshment count without the add-on.
Event Location:
University of Waterloo, Office of EDI-R East Campus 5 (EC5), Second Floor 305 Phillip Street Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1