All We See Is Potential
Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region is a philanthropic organization, but we do more than give away money.
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Empowering Communities
Empowering philanthropists and strengthening local charities for lasting impact.
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Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region connects people with shared passions to make a meaningful impact together.
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About Us

Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region brings together a team of engaged community members who want to do more than provide financial support to charitable causes. Learn more about what we do directly from those who are involved with SVP.

Our Impact

We cultivate engaged philanthropists and build the capacity of local charities, aiming to strengthen social impact organizations and develop our Partners into strategic, lifelong givers.

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Support for 35 Waterloo Region charities
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Check out SVP's Strategic Plan!

SVP’s strategic plan details our goals for enhancing local charities through collaborative funding, volunteer expertise, and trust-building partnerships.

Explore Our Model

Our Approach

Empowering Charities: We focus on strengthening charities from the inside out, ensuring they have the necessary support to grow and help more people.

Our Funding Model

  • SVP’s superpower lies in the trust we build with the organizations we invest in. By fostering strong, supportive relationships, we empower these charities to achieve their full potential.

Recent Investees

Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo (CHC KW) is a collaborative health organization—founded by Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre and Sanctuary Refugee Health Centre—dedicated to providing accessible primary care, refugee health services, and outreach to vulnerable populations facing barriers.

The Waterloo Region Family Network (WRFN) is a peer-to-peer organization supporting familieswith special needs across all life stages, with or without a diagnosis. Founded in 2009, it provides resources, parent mentoring, support groups, and workshops to help families connect and thrive. 

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Become a Partner!

You want to put a dent in the world, but you know you’ll only get so far on that journey alone. That’s what Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region is for.

For Charities!

Get support to grow your impact—SVPWR works with local charities to help them thrive.

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