Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation (WRHN Foundation) raises funds to help WRHN provide exceptional healthcare.
WRHN Foundation supports every patient’s care journey by inspiring and empowering our community to invest in its health in ways that are meaningful to them.
With the help of donors across our community, we’re building a future of healthcare excellence. That means creating a space where care is driven by innovation, delivered with compassion and accessible to everyone.
The gift of your time- volunteering at WRHN
WRHN is privileged to have nearly 1,000 volunteers who generously give their time to support patient care at the hospital.
You can make a difference in many ways in the lives of patients and families.
Find out more at our volunteer resources page.
The latest on helping the hospital
Canadian staple to support new medical equipment for patient care at Grand River Hospital
April 30, 2019The Waterloo Regional Health Network Volunteer Association (WRHNVA) has officially opened a new Tim Hortons location in the cafeteria at WRHN’s Freeport Campus. The association owns and operates several retail services at Waterloo Regional Health Network including gift shops as well as the KW Campus Tim Hortons.
Make a difference in care as a summer student volunteer!
February 1, 2019Join the Waterloo Regional Health Network volunteer team and have a summer to remember! We’re offering great opportunities for students to learn about healthcareers, and be part of healthcare.
Hospital Elder Life Program: supporting patients, boosting health sciences learning for young people
September 22, 2018WRHN's hospital elder life program (HELP) is marking its sixth anniversary, with more than 2,000 patients having benefited from the program designed to improve recovery and reduce hospital-associated delerium.
New group provides tailored support for women facing mental health and addiction concerns
April 30, 2018Women managing both a mental health concern as well as an addiction now have help from a new support group that’s started at Waterloo Regional Health Network, thanks to donor support from the community.
Record contribution by Grand River Hospital Volunteer Association supports vital medical imaging upgrade for Waterloo Region patients
April 20, 2018The Waterloo Regional Health Network Volunteer Association has donated a record of $200,000 in net proceeds from its 2017 operations to Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation for its MRI campaign. WRHNVA runs the hospital’s retail services including the KW Campus Tim Hortons, gift shops at both campuses and the Freeport general store.