A unique way to get involved at SDC

Our members are a special group of individuals who have a vested interest in seeing SDC thrive. They believe in the power of collective responses towards greater social justice in Waterloo Region. They want SDC to continue bringing diverse perspectives and lived expertise to the fore, especially in the current economic and political landscape.

Loss of jobs will impact many industries due to unilaterally imposed US tariffs which brings a lot of uncertainty about the newly elected Federal Government and investments in labour and philanthropic activities. We are facing looming threats of Ontario majority government legislation that impacts farmland, protections from drug poisoning and overdoses, incarceration of homeless, imposing of economic zones that suspend labor laws and environmental protections. At the same time, bringing rent protections and eviction bylaws still meets opposition of both the municipal and provincial governments and puts more people into housing precarity.

We work together despite uncertainty, overwhelm, and fears, moving towards justice and equity. Our members are finding strength through connections across the community, as well as courage to follow on the pathways for direct involvement thanks to SDC being there to mobilize and not let injustices go unnoticed. 

We do our best to shed light on what is actually happening in our community. If you feel isolatedand overwhelmed, the reality is that there are many pools of resistance and renewal happening within our networks and we can build this strength and movement together. 

Being a member of SDC means you can:

• Help elect Board members or stand for election yourself
• Have a say in the strategic direction of the organization
• Play an active role in shaping the projects you value most at SDC
• Gain a greater audience to share your own project and initiatives
• Connect with other networks and initiatives to share information and resources
• Be on the forefront of major events and campaigns in the community  

Have questions or information to share? Contact Aleksandra Petrovic: aleksandra@waterlooregion.org | 519-579-3800, Ext. 9

How it works: Your sense of being in the know, courage, direction and abundance can be enhanced by becoming a part of the greater movement. You can become a member to be informed or to take direct action where it matters the most to you: income security, houisng and homelessness, climate and disability justice, having your voice heard or joining in action with Civic Hub partner groups. 

Individual membership fee is on a sliding scale from $5 to $60 dollars per year, depending on your capacity to contribute - e-transfer to sdcwr@waterlooregion.org.  For some of us who have means to further the work of the organization, we hope you will consider monthly donations through Canada Helps.