Partner With Us

Together, we are making a difference in the lives of vulnerable women and children

Community partnerships are vital collaborations among various stakeholders, including charities, businesses, foundations, and government agencies.

How We Work With Partners

Region of Waterloo

Marillac Place has been a Supportive Housing Service Provider with financial support from the Region of Waterloo since 2006.

“Marillac Place is an active member of the community table that is co-designing and co-creating a systems plan to end chronic homelessness in Waterloo Region.”

– Region of Waterloo

Community Engagement

Team members at Marillac Place, including our Executive Director, Julie Walder, and our Research and Quality Control Manager, Dr. Greta James, are actively involved in the following community collaborations:

Housing & Homelessness Advisory Group
Children and Youth Planning Table - Voting Member: The Children and Youth Planning Table coordinates the efforts of nonprofits in our region to better serve children and youth.
Data, Research and Evaluation (DRE) Team - General Member: Provides support and advice to the Children and Youth Planning Table regarding measurement and evaluation of their services.
Alternative Destinations Clinic - Measurement and Evaluation Working Group: Developing a measurement framework for evaluating the impact of the new Alternative Destinations Clinic opening in Waterloo Region.
Measurement 4 Change - Technical Shared Measurement Lead: Developing shared measurement tools for measuring program and community level belonging in Waterloo Region.

Corporate Partnerships

Collaborating with businesses and corporations provides opportunities for financial support, in-kind donations, volunteer engagement, and employee involvement initiatives. Corporate partnerships not only contribute to Marillac Place’s sustainability but also raise awareness about homelessness and social issues within the corporate sector, fostering a culture of corporate social responsibility.

“Becoming a mom with access to so many resources, I still found it incredibly challenging both physically and mentally. I can’t imagine what that journey would be like if I didn’t have the support and access I have. The fact that Marillac Place is creating that for women in need, really hit home for me and I am so appreciative of them in our community and excited about what our ongoing partnership could bring.”

“It was a pleasure to work with Marillac Place on their Warmest Mug campaign. They have a collaborative outlook and are working to make a real impact on our community. We look forward to continuing to partner with them where we can!”

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Roux Bakehouse

Change Lifestyle and Apparel

Ontario Seed Company

Speedside Contracting Inc

Heffner Toyota

Baskits

Toy Soup

Princess Cinemas

TA Appliances and Barbecues

Razzma Glass

Esta Chocolates

Charcoal steakhouse

Crafty Crystal

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Community Service Organizations

Working with other community service organizations enables us all to succeed at our respective missions in the community, given that we share common values and goals. Collaboration enables us to respond to the diverse needs of individuals and families grappling with intergenerational trauma, systemic poverty, and housing insecurities with a comprehensive array of supports.

“The collaborative spirit shown by (Marillac Place) is highly valued and respected. Marillac Place is always interested in sharing resources and insights.”

The Pregnancy Centre

camino Wellbeing and Mental Health

Saint Louise - Adult Learning

Early On Child and Family Centre

FAC Waterloo

House of Friendship

Safe Families Canada KW - Cambridge

Sanguen Health Centre

SASC

Shore Centre

The Working Centre

Women's Crisis Services - Waterloo Region

Community Foundations and Granting

Community foundations unite the financial resources of individuals, families, and organizations committed to investing in the future of our community.

Marillac Place leans heavily on the support provided by community foundations and grants to sustain our day-to-day operations. However, it’s not merely about financial assistance; it’s also about the opportunities for growth and learning that these partnerships afford us. Through the support of community foundations, we are able to not only meet the immediate needs of the women and children we serve, but also adapt and enhance our services continually.

Waterloo Region Community Foundation

The Catholic Community Foundation - Waterloo

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Astley Family Foundation

Lyle S. Hallman Foundation