Happy start of the school year! Check out this mural that is part of our Community Canvas program. Learn more: swril.ca/community-canv…

We're so excited to be working on this project with you!✨

If you're a young person who wants to get involved with municipal decision-making, submit your application by September 20! 📢

A new Smart Waterloo Region newsletter is here! Read more about what we're up to and some exciting opportunities: mailchi.mp/regionofwaterl…

Check out Region of Waterloo's Around the Region article about Nurture youth-led gardens! Gardeners Jullian Moua, Sameeha Rahman and Chloe Cho speak about how they're learning to lead and grow with this program.🍃 aroundtheregion.ca/youth-learn-to…

We're featuring all the youth projects we and Children and Youth Planning Table awarded funding. Today's Youth Impact Project spotlight is "Empowering Newcomer Beauty & Aesthetics program." Learn more about this project on our website: swril.ca/post/yip-spotl…

We're looking for new members to join our Youth Advisory Council! If you know a Youth who would like to have a say in regional projects and get involved in their community, share this info with them➡️bit.ly/3C82sNy. ❗️Applications close Sept 20, 11:45 pm

Today's Youth Impact Project showcase is all about "Voices 4 Youth"! This group of youth from Adventure 4 Change pitched this project to us and Children and Youth Planning Table and were awarded funding to make it a reality. Learn more about this project at childrenandyouthplanningtable.ca/yip-spotlight-…

After they received funding from our & Children and Youth Planning Table's Youth Impact Project, this group of youth from KYAC City of Kitchener created the "Sunset Market." Youth entrepreneurs sold products with the proceeds going towards oneROOF Youth Services. 👏 Learn more: swril.ca/post/yip-spotl…

The Youth Impact Project is coming to life! 🎉 Langs YTCYC is using the funding we gave them to host a free PD Day Indoor Soccer Tournament on Friday, November 1!⚽ Please register by contacting Derek at [email protected] or 519-653-1470 ext 357.

Today, we are proud to launch our 2024-2027 Youth Engagement Strategy. We developed the strategy based on internal youth-related data and actions from Children and Youth Planning Table's Youth Impact Survey. Learn more: wrps.info/3TzF84j

Today is the final day to join our Youth Advisory Group! If you know someone aged 14-25 who wants to have a voice in regional projects and engage with their community, share this opportunity with them ➡️ regionofwaterloo.ca/YAG Applications close TONIGHT at 11:45 pm

.SVP Teens WR is using the funding we & @smartwatregion awarded them through the #YouthImpactProject to host YOUTH FUN FEST! Get ready for an action-packed day where teens are free to play! Register before Sept. 30: eventbrite.com/e/svp-teens-yo…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30. It's a chance to reflect on how we can promote reconciliation as individuals and as a community. Join in the community events happening across #WatReg: rapwr.ca/community-even…

Are you a member of the rainbow community? Do you have a loved one who is? Here are the Fall OK2BME groups that we are offering this season! Learn more by visiting at caminowellbeing.ca/links. Register today via email [email protected] or call 519-743-6333.

Join us as we explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activities and experiments. Breslau Branch on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Ayr Branch on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. St. Clements Branch on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Register: ow.ly/6oLP50TuCe7

TW: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24h National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419. September 30th recognizes both #OrangeShirtDay & #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation. We encourage everyone on Turtle Island to wear orange.

The new Every Child Matters bus was unveiled this morning at the walk hosted by The Healing of The Seven Generations. The bus features artwork by Judy Ross Mack, a Swampy Cree painter and digital artist from the Territory Weenusk First Nations.

Did you know dyslexia may affect up to 20% of readers? At Region of Waterloo Library, we offer decodable books, c-pens, audio-enabled books and more to support readers on their journey! #ReadOctober Browse our collection: ow.ly/uc2450TB9BH

📣 Calling all youth! Want to have some fun, make some friends - all while learning new skills? These groups are for you! Connect with others. Focus on your wellbeing. Explore our programs and find what fits you best! Learn more by visiting caminowellbeing.ca/links.