I love Waterloo and want to make a difference in these kids' lives.
I wanted to give back to the community I grew up in. I love Waterloo and want to make a difference in these kids' lives as my teachers made a difference in my life growing up.
The Waterloo Community Foundation and the Waterloo Schools Foundation are honored to share the legacy of Mary K. Williams , whose lifelong commitment to education and community will continue to make an impact for generations to come. Mary K. Williams passed away in 2025 at the remarkable age of 107. A dedicated educator, Mary K. spent 40 years as a kindergarten teacher , including 36 years serving students in Waterloo Community Schools at Whittier and Longfellow elementary sc
As we jump into 2026, we're taking a moment to pause and celebrate what our community has made possible over the past year. Thanks to generous supporters, we invested $370,423 this year across the Waterloo Schools! Take a look at this impact: $95,430.03 invested in the Waterloo Career Center student greenhouse , a brand new place of opportunity and innovation for students exploring the world of agri-science at the Career Center $13,000 to support Veridian’s Middle School
