Community Outreach

The Locally Connected Community Hub is committed to supporting community development and enrichment through its local outreach efforts.
EBC Donates KW Titans Tickets to St Luke Catholic School

The LCCHub Brings Pro Basketball to Neighbourhood Youth in Eastbridge

~2023/2024~

With the support, generosity and sponsorship of more than 50 Eastbridge and area residents, Eastbridge Business Connections has become an official KW Titans Community Member! The goal of this initiative is to:

  • Provide opportunities for junior basketball players who are enrolled in one of the three elementary schools in Eastbridge to attend a professional basketball game.
  • Support KW's local professional basketball team.
  • Provide opportunities to thank our EBC Community Sponsors with the chance to win regular-season home game tickets, KW Titans merchandise, and VIP perks.
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Career Insights from Industry Professionals

~2017, 2018, 2019, 2023~

This half-day forum represents an opportunity for industry professionals to give back to their local community while investing in the next generation of industry professionals. 

Industry Professionals are assigned their own classroom and students move from classroom to classroom depending on which industry sessions they pre-registered for. 

The 2023 half-day forum at Lester B. Public School involved:

  • 207 Grade 7-8 Students
  • 41 industry professionals
  • 10 industry classrooms
  • 3 classroom sessions per industry
  • 20 students per classroom
  • 30-minutes per session
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Lincoln Heights Breakfast Program for Kids

~November 2023~

During the November Meetup at Schooner Street Brewery, Eastbridge Business Connections raised $490 to support the Lincoln Heights Breakfast Program where more than 80 elementary school students benefit each day from an array of nutritious food options to ensure students have the energy and focus to maximize their learning potential at school.

Picture of Morgan and Claire's donation at the Food Bank of Waterloo Region

Morgan and Claire's Halloween Candy and Fall Food Drive

~November 2023~

During the November Meetup at Schooner Street Brewery, Eastbridge Business Connections collected 149lbs of non-perishable food. This collection was provided to Morgan and Claire of "Morgan and Claire's Halloween Candy and Fall Food Drive" to help them reach their annual food donation goal which benefits the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. 

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Waterloo Knights of Columbus, New Toys for Needy Kids Toy Drive

~December 2022, 2023~

Each year, during the "Regional Festive Connections" December Meetup attendees are encouraged to bring with them an unwrapped toy (or cash donation). All proceeds support the Waterloo Knights of Columbus, New Toys for Needs Kids Annual toy Drive.  The following summarized the results of our efforts:

Unwrapped Toys:

  • 2023: 120
  • 2022: 150

Cash Donations:

  • 2023: $80
  • 2022: $100

Non-perishable Food:

  • 2023: 10 lbs.
  • 2022: 50 lbs.

Testimonial

“Hey Jason,  just wanted to leave you a quick note of appreciation. Your gift for bringing people together and your heart of gold make the Eastbridge Business Connections meetups an absolute blast! I always look forward to each one like it's a holiday gathering with a bunch of good friends and family. Unlike some other networking groups I've tried, this one feels like a party! I've brought a few good friends along, and I'm definitely not stopping there! Thank you for making these meetups a highlight and for everything you're doing for the community and individuals alike!"

---Nadezhda Hope Boginya, Portrait Photographer, Pure Muse Portrait.”