The RIDE is a family-friendly fundraising ride/walk where we gather for local charities that support people who are seeking hope, safety, + freedom all across Canada. Join us Saturday, Oct 4, 2025!
The Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDC) was incorporated in 1967 after years of local mobilizing around social justice issues. Over the years, we have incubated countless community projects, grassroots groups, and sibling non-profits, including A Better Tent City, KW Accessibility, and Community Legal Services.
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As an organization that embodies the phrase, "nothing about us without us," we believe that lived experience should be the basis for policy and decision-making. We also believe that grassroots and community-based solutions are the foundation of social justice and collective action.
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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 RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email kitchenercentral@rideforrefuge.org