Eastbridge Business Connections to Raise Funds in Support of Food4Kids Waterloo Region
~NOVEMBER 25, 2024~
Eastbridge Business Connections is very excited to announce that it will be raising funds to support the great work of Food4Kids Waterloo Region during its November 25th Meetup at Schooner Street Brewery.
Attendees will enjoy samples from 8-10 of Waterloo's most well-known food vendors and restaurants, and we're hoping that you'll help us pay it forward with a cash donation that evening, with all proceeds benefiting Food4Kids Waterloo Region.
Food4Kids Waterloo Region’s mission is to provide packages of nutritious, healthy food to children ages 1-14 living with chronic hunger from severely food insecure homes throughout Waterloo Region. They currently support 1,200 children living with severe food insecurity who are referred to them by teachers and social workers in schools who see vulnerable children coming to school hungry and without daily food.
For full Meetup details and to RSVP, click
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.
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
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.
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.