Supporting Families. Enriching Community.
FACS Foundation
Since 1991, through the generous contributions of our Waterloo Region community, Family & Children’s Services (FACS) Foundation has supported local children, youth, and families to heal, learn, and grow.
FACS Foundation's commitment to early intervention and prevention complements the child protection measures of Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region, providing support to healing and prevention programs that are not funded by government.
Donations to the Foundation help address systemic inequalities and root causes of harm, which significantly impact both family welfare and our community. By building resilience, strengthening communities, and addressing social inequities, the Foundation helps to ensure the well-being of children, youth, and families in Waterloo Region. Community support is crucial for FACS Foundation to continue its vital prevention work as it is supported entirely by funds raised in the community.
Our four pillars are building resilience, poverty mitigation, social innovation, and equity in philanthropy.
Read our Case for Support to learn more.
Christmas Tree Collection
Starting in January 2027, the Region of Waterloo will partner with Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Foundation to offer a curbside Christmas tree collection fundraiser in Waterloo Region. The new approach will offer a convenient curbside collection service by volunteers, while supporting a local organization and reducing program costs. Residents will also be able to drop off natural Christmas trees free of charge at Regional Waste Management sites in January. After launching this new partnership, the Region’s current curbside Christmas tree collection program on residents’ regularly scheduled collection days will end in January 2027.
More information on how you can register or volunteer coming soon!
