Inactive Clubs

The UW Lions Club is a sub-chapter of KW Lions Club that aims to improve the lives of people in our community by collecting used eyeglass frames from students and faculty members at the University of Waterloo. The collected frames will be donated to people all over the world who may not be able to afford them. Additionally, we aim to host a variety of fundraising events to support the Guide Dog School, which raises guide dogs to be provided for the visually and physically handicapped as well...

CRIAW-ICREF recognizes women’s diverse experiences and perspectives; creates spaces for developing women’s knowledge; bridges regional isolation; and provides communication links between/among researchers and organizations actively working to promote social justice and equality for all women. Using intersectional frameworks, CRIAW-ICREF have developed and undertaken a variety of important, ground-breaking research that is women centred.

The goal of the UW Supporting CRIAW-ICREF club is to...

UW Supporting SickKids is dedicated to creating a practical impact within the Waterloo community and beyond all in hopes to aid the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) through a variety of different means. These means will go beyond financial support as the club will also contribute by sending gifts and letters to bring smiles on children's faces and supporting staff, parents, and patients along their journeys. The club will aim to work with members of all faculties to seek support and...

UW World Vision is the official university chapter of World Vision Canada, committed to advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable in the world. We raise awareness for the most pressing global issues and fundraise for relief and development projects aimed to create lasting change in the lives of children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We invite students of all interests, backgrounds, and skills to take part in the global fight for human rights and equality.

UW UNICEF aims to support and bring awareness to UNICEF Canada’s initiatives around the world, as well as unite students to work together to educate, raise funds and bring forth everlasting change. UW UNICEF is part of the UNICEF on-campus initiative to help make a difference in our local community.

University of Waterloo’s Raising the Roof club is partnered with the Raising the Roof non-profit organization, whose mission is to provide national leadership on solutions to homelessness. Our objective is to work towards making their vision a reality through fundraising for them. Many exciting events will be planned to do so, and educational events will also take place to enlighten members and students within our community on this national conflict.

WarmWorkers Waterloo is an initiative that focuses on transitioning homeless people in the Kitchener-Waterloo area from a cycle of dependency to an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle. This is done through events that raise awareness about the homeless population and events that raise funds which contribute directly to helping the homeless community (ie. funds are used to create packages that include hygiene based items such as toothbrushes, and outerwear such as gloves).

Yes Theory UW is a club who's main goal is to promote personal growth through the process of actively seeking discomfort. Everyone has a comfort zone, but the greatest moments in life, deepest connections, and most potential for personal growth exists outside of that zone, while it is purposefully challenged. This club is a place to meet people with a similar mindset in life and to create a network of support while seeking discomfort. Through fostering a sense of community, and promoting...

We improve the technological literacy of seniors by going to senior homes and teaching technology use, creating programs to make technology more accessible and easy to use, and creating instruction documents for others to use.