3%$636Goal: $20,000
Kitchener Central
Social Development Centre Waterloo Re...
14 Participants|8 Teams|12 Donors|$150 Today|5 Volunteers|20 Days Left
The RIDE is more than a fundraiser for SDC. It's a family-friendly ride/walk where we show up for the people providing hope, safety, + freedom all across our community in unseen ways. Join us on Saturday, Oct 3, 2026!
About Social Development Centre Waterloo Re...
All across Waterloo Region, people are supporting one another, organizing their communities, and working for change. The Social Development Centre (SDC) helps connect these efforts so people can share ideas, build relationships, and take action together.
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We can all see that Waterloo Region is changing. Issues that were once invisible are becoming impossible to ignore. And most residents feel disconnected from the decisions shaping affordability and community life. But there are reasons to feel hopeful. SDC is where people's hopes and lived experiences are transformed into a collective voice for change. To read about our latest actions, check out our homepage at waterlooregion.org.
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Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 3, 2026!
This year you'll be riding to help save a program whose funding has come to an end: the Civic Hub. Civic Hub is currently home to 65 grassroots groups who see a gap, bring people together, and try something new to make things better. From Food Not Bombs and Willow River Centre. To FairVote WR and Women of Grace International.
Between now and October 3rd, we're rallying our community to raise $20,000 to keep the Civic Hub open until the end of 2026 while we look for longer-term support. Can we count on you to show up for this vital piece of community infrastructure? Every act of support matters. Ride. Walk. Volunteer. Donate.
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Red Raccoon Bike Rescue, 79 Joseph St., Kitchener, ON N2G 1J2
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in
- 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 11:00 am: Move Send-off
- 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and participate offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: We have great routes where you can walk 2.5 or 5 km or bike 10 or 20 km.
- Rest Stops: The rest stop will have yummy snacks and drinks.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold orange RIDE signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers will provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at Ride for Refuge except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All participants attending at the Main Event on Saturday, October 3, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
- Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in the Ride for Refuge but fundraising is encouraged.
- T-shirts! Fundraising participants who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a RIDE shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising participants can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the RIDE Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Ride for Refuge with your name on the Memo line. Bring them to RIDE Event along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Ride for Refuge”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Bring them to the RIDE Event with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children: under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before RIDE Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out paper waiver.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on RIDE Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Your bike and helmet or walking shoes
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- Warm layers with moisture-repelling clothing. Early October weather can be cool, with rain and wind. The weather might also be gorgeous and sunny. So be sure to keep your eye on the forecast.
- A passion for the charity you're fundraising for!
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2026 RIDE Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from RIDE 2025 nationwide. Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!
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Contact Us
RIDE Kitchener Central 2026
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email kitchenercentral@rideforrefuge.org