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Celebrating the intersection between craft beer and community in Waterloo Region.

TWB believes that profit does not come at the expense of community.

Keep an eye on this page to read about our current outreach and community initiatives!

October - December 2025

We’re proud to support our local Community Angel initiative, spearheaded by our wonderful neighbours at the Mill Courtland Community Centre for the fourth year in a row! The bricks and mortar may be under renovation, but the programming continues, and we’re excited to be part of it. Every year, the community collects toys, non-perishables, gift cards, and other items for families in the area. The folks at Mill Courtland work hard to bring joy to over 70 families in our community over the holidays!

We know the need is greater than ever, in our community and beyond. Help us reach more families than ever this year by:

Making a donation in our taproom when you stop by - cash, QR code, or by adding a little extra to your tab!
Come out to our Very Merry Trivia night on December 10th with Scene on Screen! Reserve a spot early as this sells out every year! (Tickets will be available two weeks in advance.)
Dropping off something from the wish list: non-perishable food, toys, games, art kits, pyjamas, or gift cards. We will be collecting items in November and December.
Donate directly to Mill Courtland Community Centre - and check out some of their programming while you’re there!

August/September 2025

This month we’re happy to partner with The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (KWSP Humane Society), our chapter of the broader and far-reaching federation of Humane Canada.

Our Humane Society works hard to ensure that thousands of pets are able “to find - and stay with - loving families.” Through events and campaigns, they raise the resources they need to take care of animals in need. Since its founding, the KWSP Humane Society has grown to be one of the largest animal welfare organisations in Ontario.

While the KWSP Humane Society was started to help homeless or abandoned pets, today they are so much more than that. They still shelter animals and organise adoptions, but they “are also contracted for animal services for 13 municipalities, provide education and learning opportunities both in schools and in centres for youth and adults, […] offer a wide variety of low-cost veterinary services to support people and pets, and [they] have growing outreach services to help pet owners in crisis with emergency boarding and pet food resources.”

The KWSP Humane Society does all this without any government funding (except for animal control contracts), relying instead on the support of community members and donors. Help us support them this month by making a donation at our brewery or directly to them - or volunteer if you’re able!

June/July 2025

Celebrate Pride 🌈

All through June AND July, you can show your support for SPECTRUM WR at TWB! We’re excited to work with this organisation again, and hope you join us in helping them expand their impact this month and all year long!

Founded in 2012, SPECTRUM “offers a safe place where 2SLGBTQ+ individuals can be themselves and find community and supports.” They organise support groups, rec activities, and events throughout the year - you can chip in when you:

Purchase a can of Sunshine & Rainbows New Zealand IPA with Tangerine, brewed in support of SPECTRUM WR.
Make a cash donation in our taproom.
Donate directly to SPECTRUM WR to help bring a little kindness to our community.

April/May 2025

Kitchener

This spring, we are proud to support the Bird Friendly City KW initiative, a program dedicated to making KW a safer and more welcoming place for our feathered dinosaur friends. As spring migration peaks, countless birds travel through our region, facing challenges like habitat loss, window collisions, and environmental hazards. Through education, advocacy, and community action, Bird Friendly City KW works to protect these essential members of our ecosystem.

This season, you can help us support BFCKW by:

Buying a can of our specially brewed Junco City dark lager that celebrates our official city bird, the dark-eyed Junco - elected by residents of KW! (Available April 30, 2025)
Raising awareness about bird conservation through some fun events - keep an eye out for Bird Bingo in April! Visit their pop up at the Square Peg near Kitchener’s City Hall all throughout May!
Learning about and helping promote bird-safe practices at home and about town.
Visit the Bird Friendly City KW initiative website to learn more and get involved!

February/March 2025

See the person. See the ability.

For the fourth year in a row, TWB is partnering with the Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society (WWDSS) to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, which occurs each year on March 21st! The WWDSS is a charitable non-profit created in 1988 by parents of children with Down Syndrome. It is entirely run by volunteers - every dollar raised goes towards helping fund programs and services.

You can participate by:

Purchasing a can of AJ & Zeus Lemongrass Pale Ale when it’s released on March 4th. A portion of the proceeds from each can goes directly to the WWDSS to support their programming year-round.
Make a cash donation in our taproom.
Donate directly to the WWDSS or purchase some merchandise through their website.

Your donations will help:

Provide a social and information network for parents/families
Advocate for persons with Down syndrome to lead healthy and active lives in our community
Assist the inclusion of people with Down Syndrome into the community

December 2024/January 2025

Help support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region

Make a cash donation in our taproom. Did you know that a $1 donation equals 2 meals?
Donate directly to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region to help bring a little kindness to our community.
Volunteer. Visit thefoodbank.ca to learn more.

For the remainder of December and all of January, we are collecting donations for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.

The need for assistance in our community is greater than ever. With food prices continuing to rise, many people in our region are struggling with food insecurity. In fact 1 in 10 households need food assistance right now.