Community Involvement
We're a community that builds safety and stability - not just structures.
When construction companies focus their giving on basic needs, they're helping families stand on solid ground.
In Waterloo Region:
1 in 10
Households experienced food insecurity
1 in 5
Children live below the poverty line
16,000
Children in Waterloo Region Live below the poverty line
40,000+
families are served annually by the Food Bank of WR
6,000
households are on the affordable-housing waitlist in Waterloo Region
The Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) maintains a strong commitment to "Building Better Community" through targeted charitable partnerships and industry-led initiatives. Their involvement goes beyond simple financial donations, focusing on leveraging the specialized skills of their 650+ members to create tangible social impact.
Charities we supported in 2025
FACS Foundation
Since 1991, the Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region Foundation has provided non-government funded early intervention and prevention programs and services that promote the safety and well-being of children, youth and families in Waterloo Region, helping children and their families to stay together and thrive! The focus is on building resilience, poverty mitigation, equity in philanthropy and social innovation.
Breast Cancer Support Fund
The truth about breast cancer is the financial burden can be just as devastating as the physical and emotional impact. That's why the Breast Cancer Support Fund reduces the financial burden of patients who are living in poverty while in treatment. Funds raised directly support breast cancer patients.
Cambridge Food Bank
For over 40 years, the Cambridge Food Bank has provided vital food and support to individuals and community groups throughout Cambridge and North Dumfries. Their mission extends beyond emergency food aid to include comprehensive food security initiatives, family support programs, and a diverse Wellness Hub.
Habitat For Humanity
Founded in 1988, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region is a charitable organization working toward a world where everyone has a decent place to live. In Waterloo Region, 1 in 4 households lacks a decent, affordable place to live making them at risk of falling into a cycle of poverty. Our model of affordable homeownership bridges a gap for lower-income, working families by providing them with the opportunity to purchase their own Habitat home.