News and Stories

We are excited to share with you our 2019-20 Annual Report “Strengthening the Community Together” highlighting the support we were able to provide young people and their families, thanks to all the support from the community! We hope you will be enormously proud of what we have achieved together – showing the strength of our… Read more →

We are extremely grateful to everyone involved in the 2020 Farwell4Hire Campaign– from Mike and Jenn, the Farwell4Hire Crew and those who were behind the scenes helping, and everyone in the community who supported this campaign so strongly.  Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness!  It means so much to us to have… Read more →

Without incredible partners like the Widows Sons Grand River Chapter, we would not be able to help vulnerable young people in our community. Even though the 2020 Charity Ride could not happen this year, it didn’t stop members of the Widows Sons Grand River Chapter from kicking in! Thank you for your continued support, we… Read more →

This spring we decided to launch our first Spring Appeal to raise funds for CWC and for our community.   This initiative was boosted by the vision of our new Executive Director, David Morneau, who wanted to give back both to the organization he leads, and the communities we serve.   Dave’s vision to support organizations in… Read more →

We live in the most amazing community.  In 24 hours, a virtual live music concert on Facebook was organized and raised almost $1,000 to support our work with vulnerable young people. A huge thank you to Rob Maxwell, DQ Boardwalk, DQ King St. (Waterloo) and Kevin Coates for putting on such a great show!  Kindness… Read more →

It is always heartwarming to hear the impact you have made! This positive impact is a result of all our donors and supporters. It is this ripple effect, that is felt throughout the community.  Here is what a parent recently told us and the difference you have made! Before being involved in your program, “I… Read more →

Thank you for volunteering with us! We are extremely grateful to all our volunteers who donate their time and assist us throughout the year. Each of you makes a difference and we couldn’t do our work, without your help. Over 80 volunteers assist us each year – providing leadership on our Board of Directors; helping… Read more →

Please listen to a video message from our Executive Director, David Morneau on how the agency is coping with COVID-19, the trend we expect to see and how we will be affected when self-isolation measures are lifted. In addition, during this unprecedented time, the amount of news and information coming at you can be overwhelming… Read more →

Dear beloved community partners, supporters, volunteers, clients and friends: As we all face unprecedented times, every organization and person has been forced to make difficult, but necessary decisions. The Child Witness Centre is no different. As we navigate through these uncharted waters, we have all had to make some sacrifices. That said, the sacrifices are… Read more →

This holiday season, we invite you to make a difference in the lives of children and youth in our community, as well as their families, as they journey through the criminal justice system in Waterloo Region, Guelph and Wellington County. Did you know that… more than twice a day a young person finds the courage… Read more →