CFUW K-W to celebrate 100th anniversary in 2022

Embracing latest communication technology helped CFUW maintain membership during pandemic.

This article, written by Carrie Debrone, appeared in the Kitchener Citizen on April 14, 2021. It describes how early adoption of the newest communication technologies has enabled the Canadian Federation of University Women in Kitchener-Waterloo to maintain and grow its membership of nearly 200 as it heads into planning for its 100th anniversary next year. Three members -- the President, a long-standing member and former president, and one of the club’s newest members, describe what stands out for them about the club’s enduring appeal, and the importance of its work in the community and beyond.

Charitable Fund sponsored $40,000 in Scholarships

Though COVID-19 has forced cancellation of the Used Book Sale this spring, the club has been building endowment funds since 1985 through the registered charity, CFUW K-W Charitable Fund.

These funds, as well as donations from members and their families, will allow us to pay out around $40,000 to local students this year through 49 awards.

Scholarships and Bursaries for 2020: University of Waterloo – 11 awards Wilfrid Laurier University – 3 awards Conestoga College - 4 awards K-W Symphony Youth Orchestra – 1 award St. Louis Adult Learning Centre – 2 awards 14 high schools – 28 awards

CFUW K-W thanks everyone who has donated books to the Used Book Sale in the past. We are unfortunately not able to accept books this year, and ask that you please store them until COVID19 relents and allows the sale to resume in April 2021.