The RIDE is a family-friendly event where we ride/walk to help raise funds for charities that provide hope, safety, + freedom. Join us Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 for the 2025 RIDE for SDC!
For more than 50 years, the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDC) has been fighting for people's lived experience and grassroots, community-based solutions to be the foundation of government policy and decision-making. Over the years, we've incubated countless community projects, grassroots groups, and sibling non-profits, including A Better Tent City, KW Accessibility, and Community Legal Services.
Today our primary pillars are Housing & Homelessness, Grassroots Infrastructure, and Lived Expertise. Our programs include Civic Hub Waterloo Region, Eviction Prevention, Lived Expertise Consulting, and Festival of Neighbourhoods. To learn more about our current initiatives, please visit waterlooregion.org.
The following municipal lots offer FREE parking on Saturdays:
28 Water Street South
5 Charles Street East
If parking in any other lot, please be sure to check the instructions and pay the required fee to avoid a ticket!
The Rest Stop for both the walkers and bikers will be at Victoria Park.
Please let our staff know if you have any allergies or accessibility needs so we can make ride day fun for all.
Walking Route
Shortened Walking Route
Loop twice for 20KM
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email kitchenercentral@rideforrefuge.org