About Social Development Centre Waterloo Re...
Social Development Centre of Waterloo Region is a community development organization that cultivates community knowledge, facilitates research and policy rooted in lived experience, and advances social justice.
Our core value is "nothing about us without us", that lived experience should be the basis for policy and that grassroots, community-based solutions are the foundation of social justice.
Our work includes
-Lived Experience Working Group on Housing, advising housing policy to address challenges of people experiencing marginalization.
-Eviction Prevention program, keeping people housed. with a focus on 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, immigrants, refugees & low-income renter households
-Civic Hub, a collaborative space, where grassroots innovation and advocacy is anchored, and ideas incubated into action ( incl. A Better Tent City, Black Lives Matter, Land Back Camp)
-Strong Neighbourhoods initiatives that bridge between different worldviews, abilities and socio-economic status (Festival of Neighbourhoods)
Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 1, 2022!
Social Development Centre Waterloo Region
23 Water St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 5A4
Schedule
- 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 4:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Check-in
- All participants will check-in personally at the event on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
- 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.
- There is no registration fee to participate in the Ride for Refuge, but most participants raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.
- No money or cheques will be processed at check-in.
Can't join us on event day? If you have a conflict, we hope you'll join us by fundraising and walking on your own.
Waivers
All participants should register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults: When you register online, you will automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event Day.
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: There will be one rest stop on each route with 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.
- 12 and under participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
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
- 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 walking and fundraising for!