Project Title	Community Conversations
Project Overview	Over the past year, RCWR partnered with Dumbo Octopus Consulting to host a number of Community Conversations designed to reconnect the organization with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Waterloo Region. These events were not simply feedback sessions—they were intentional spaces for collective reflection, visioning, and leadership development. Together, they helped to reintroduce RCWR’s mission, build relationships, and gather the insights needed to guide the organization’s first strategic plan. Each session was grounded in queer, trauma-informed facilitation practices that centered care, creativity, and community wisdom. The format prioritized accessibility, collaborative learning, and the celebration of diverse lived experiences.
Project Managed By	Rainbow Coalition of Waterloo Region and Dumbo Octopus
Project Resources	Rainbow Coalition of Waterloo Region Volunteers and Dumbo Octopus
Project Status	In progress
Funding	Women and Gender Equality Canada This project has been funded in part by Women and Gender Equality Canada.