Waterloo Wayside

The Waterloo Wayside Centre supports and builds community where it would otherwise not exist. We provide safe places and opportunities to share and connect.

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👋 We’re Marwa & Mawada from the Teen Events Team & we need your help to support @WaterlooWayside.

All June we're accepting personal care items to share with members of our community. You can drop off donations at any WPL location.

Learn more at: https://t.co/Fu6ofIeIh2

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I will not heal you, For I see you in your wholeness #amedicinewomansprayer #quoteoftheday

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Did you know today is #NationalMacAndCheeseDay . We are excited! How do you like your Mac and Cheese? Homemade? KD? With or without ketchup? Wishing you a happy National Mac and Cheese Day!

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Today's reminder to always look for the opportunity inside of a difficult situation!During the Pandemic we pivoted to be able to continue supporting our community and been able to provide resources to more individuals than ever! #AlwaysEvolving #ThisisEmmanuel

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But those who hope in the lord will renew their strength; they will fly up on wings like eagles; the will run and not be tired; they will walk and not be weary- Isaiah 40:31 #loveislove #throughgodwefly #biblequote

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We had the opportunity to partner with the Region of Waterloo Health Unit to host our second COVID-19 vaccine clinic on June 16th, 2021. We were able to administer 56 doses to individuals in our community 💉 #TeamVaccineWR #ThisisEmmanuel #KWAwesome

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We are so excited to see the progress of our Food Forest! United, the plants are working together symbiotically to thrive #permacultureiscool #ThisisEmmanuel #ProgressPhoto #UnitedWeAreStronger

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The Food Forest began as a partnership with the Univeristy of Waterloo and Divest Waterloo. By supporting ongoing engagement with the land that sustains us, it has the potential to impact our relationship with the ecosystem #ThisisEmmanuel #EmmanuelCutlureisPermaculture

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Why Food Forests? Find a great article realeased by the Permaculture research institute- https://t.co/lgmK7EIDpz #ThisisEmmanuel #EmmanuelCutlureIsPermaculture #BuildTheCommunity #FoodForest #CommunityGarden #KWAwesome

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A true community is not just about being geographically close to someone or part of the same social web network. It’s about feeling connected and responsible for what happens. Humanity is our ultimate community, and everyone plays a crucial role #ThisisEmmanuel #kwawesome

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We acknowledge our facility are located on the traditional territories of the Anishaabe and Haudensaunee peoples. June 21 is national Indigenous peoples day. How will you get involved? https://t.co/EMY8U2zO9M

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The Emmanuel Community stands in sorrow and grieves in outrage at the atrocity carried out against a Muslim family in London. We hold Muslim Communities everywhere deep in our hearts. Allah, be with you. Allah, be with us all. #ThisisEmmanuel

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"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well" - Virginia Woolf #takeoutlunch #kwawesome #comeforthefoodstayforthepeople

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We are collecting for our Spring Food Drivein support of our food bag program. 30-35 local families use this program weekly. All donations can be dropped of at the parking lot door of Emmanuel Tuesday-Friday 1PM-3PM #supportlocal #kwawesome #fooddrive

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We provide gently used clothing to those in need. This program offers clothing including jackets, footwear, and personal hygiene items at no cost. Thank you to our volunteers that make this program possible! For more information visit https://t.co/2KjTti2DQC

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Have you heard about our Spring Food Drive?All donations will support the needs of the food bag program at Emmanuel and Bridgeport Cafe. 30-35 local families use this program weekly. All donations can be dropped of at the parking lot door of Emmanuel Tuesday-Friday 1PM-3PM

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Kim is a Waterloo Wayside Volunteer that got her first shot of Moderna vaccine at our pop up vaccination clinic on April 12. 54 shots were given out to people who are experiencing homelessness, street involved folks, and the Front-line Volunteers who support them! #kwawesome

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We are kinsfolk and it is troubled times that bind us together. Stay connected #kwawesome #stayconnected #notalone #dailybibleverse #friendstokinsfolk

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Be Bold. Be Brave. Belong ... join us in fostering community. For more information check out https://t.co/2KjTti2DQC #kwawesome #buildthecommunity #waterloowayside

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We are OPEN! We continue to operate with additional precautions-The Bridgeport Café offers warmth, hot food and fellowship for a variety of people, including new families, low income households, seniors, those dealing with housing instability, and those dealing with addiction.