House of Friendship is a Christian charitable human service agency that serves 32,500 women, men, youth and children living on low-income in Waterloo Region annually through 18 programs. Program areas include addiction services, community services, family services and residential services.
The mission of House of Friendship is to serve low-income adults, youth and children in need of support and to promote opportunities for personal growth, wholesome relationships and community development through the application of holistic Christian principles.
We rely on cash donations of over $850,000 each year to serve people in our community who are living on low incomes. You can be a partner in our mission through your donation. You can donate electronically through Canada Helps (click on "donate now" above) or by sending your donation to us at the address at the bottom of this page. We are a registered charity (#10749-3892-RR0001) and issue income tax receipts.
A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood
As residents of Sunnydale neighbourhood in Waterloo stopped by their Community Centre’s weekly food distribution program on May 21, they were greeted with the sweet sound of music. James Mason, Principal Oboist with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and Professor of Oboe at Wilfrid Laurier University, accompanied by two students, Heather Baker and Aimee Foster, delighted residents, young and old.
Their visit to House of Friendship's Sunnydale Community Centre program had been arranged by Christopher Sharpe, Director of Education and Community Programs with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. He believes that enabling people to experience music within their communities, in an informal and open manner, will spark conversations and inspire children to get ‘upclose and personal’ with music. Judging from the reaction of the children, we couldn’t agree more.
Click on Friendship News June 2009 for the full story.
