Waterloo - The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation (KWCF) is hosting a Celebration of Giving to commemorate 25 years of generosity and philanthropy in Kitchener, Waterloo, and area this Sunday.

“Ours is a community rich in philanthropic history. One where friends help friends, families help families, neighbours help neighbours, and where everyone works together for the common good,” says Rosemary Smith, CEO of The KWCF. “A Celebration of Giving is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate this caring and giving community we call home.”

The celebration is open to the public and almost 60 charitable organizations will be on hand with interactive activities and demonstrations.

Adds Smith, “We hope folks will be able to join us for some fun and entertainment and find out a little bit more about the great work that our non profit sector does on behalf of our community every day.”

A Celebration of Giving has been designed to showcase the wonderful things that make our community such a great place to live, work, and play!

There will be a free barbecue and live entertainment throughout the entire event featuring local talents such as Colin White and the Blue Ribbon Players, Flush Ink Productions, K-W Symphony, Chinese dancers, Latitudes Storytelling Festival, and the K-W Chamber Orchestra.

Admission is FREE!

Date: Sunday, June 14th

Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm

Location: St. George Hall, Waterloo

Participating organizations include:

K-W Art Gallery, kidsLink, Focus for Ethnic Women, Children’s Museum, Big Brothers Big Sisters of K-W, Catholic Family Counselling, Women’s Crisis Services, Hospice of Waterloo, Doon Heritage Crossroads, YMCA, Strong Start, K-W Counselling, African Canadian Association, Child Witness Centre, HopeSpring, K-W Oktoberfest, Waterloo Region REACT, Volunteer Action Centre, Crime Stoppers, Extend-a-Family, and ROOF.

The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation improves the quality of life in Kitchener-Waterloo and the surrounding area, now and for generations to come, by building community endowment, addressing needs through grant making, and providing leadership on key community issues.