Laurier StartUp Lab Brantford

🎉 Congratulations to this year’s Community Changemakers!

We’re grateful to have played a role in helping these visionary leaders turn meaningful ideas into measurable community impact. Their work is making Brantford a more inclusive, connected, and vibrant place for all. 💡🌟

https://www.brantford.ca/en/city-of-brantford-and-wilfrid-laurier-university-celebrate-community-changemakers.aspx

City of Brantford and Wilfrid Laurier University celebrate Community Changemakers The City of Brantford and Wilfrid Laurier University StartUp Lab Brantford celebrated the conclusion of the fall 2025 Community Changemakers program on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, after a successful a project pitch competition held the previous week.

One week left to register for the exclusive Community Changemaker program!

This free 7-week program is open to Brantford residents aged 18 and over who are interested in creating positive change in their community. Sessions will run on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm at the Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford campus, starting on October 8, 2025. Each session will be led by an experienced professional in community innovation. You'll learn how to refine your idea, create a project proposal, build a budget, prepare a presentation and have the opportunity to pitch your idea for possible funding.

For more information and to apply: https://bit.ly/ChangemakerFall2025
Don't wait, applications close Wednesday, October 1st.

City of Brantford

East Ward Echo Place Neighbourhood Association Grandwoodlands Neighbourhood Association Shellard Neighbourhood Association West Brant Neighbourhood Association DCNA of Brantford Eagle Place Community Association Holmedale Neighbourhood Association Community Group Downtown Brantford BIA Brantford Station Neighbourhood Association Prince Charles Neighbourhood Association Greenbrier Neighbourhood Association Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford Myrtleville Mayfair Neighbourhood Association

Applications are now open for this year's Community Changemaker program!

This free 7-week program is open to Brantford residents aged 18 and over who are interested in creating positive change in their community. Sessions will run on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm at the Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford campus, starting on October 8, 2025. Each session will be led by an experienced professional in community innovation. You'll learn how to refine your idea, create a project proposal, build a budget, prepare a presentation and have the opportunity to pitch your idea for possible funding.

Applicants can now apply at https://bit.ly/ChangemakerFall2025
Don't wait, applications close Wednesday, October 1st.

City of Brantford

City of Brantford launches fall 2025 Community Changemaker Program with Wilfrid Laurier University The City of Brantford, in partnership with the Wilfrid Laurier University StartUp Lab Brantford, is excited to offer the fall 2025 Community Changemaker Program.

Deadline to apply is October 11th!

East Ward Echo Place Neighbourhood Association Branlyn Neighbourhood Association Prince Charles Neighbourhood Association Greenbrier Neighborhood Association Shellard Neighbourhood Association Grandwoodlands Neighbourhood Association West Brant Neighbourhood Association Brier Park Neighbourhood Association Cedarland Neighbourhood Association Members Devon Down Neighbourhood Association Dogford Park - Brantford - 189 Gilkison Street, Brantford Downtown Brantford DCNA of Brantford Eagle Place Community Association Grand Valley Trails Neighbourhood Association Holmedale Neighbourhood Association Community Group Myrtleville/Mayfair Neighbourhood Association Seneca Neighbourhood Association Brantford

Are you someone who wants to cultivate belonging in the City of Brantford? Individuals or groups are invited to register for the Community Changemakers Program, a free six-week course beginning Thursday, October 17 and runs every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Campus.

This program focuses on community development topics such as project management, budgeting, marketing, evaluation and sustainability planning, and will also incorporate presentations from local experts and in-class mentorship to help develop ideas based on:

◾ Creating cultural associations
◾ Safer-spaces projects
◾ Events or campaigns to support intercultural learning
◾ Anti-hate awareness campaigns
◾ Allyship information or resources

Applicants can now apply at bit.ly/Changemaker2024.