House of Friendship is a charitable human service agency founded in 1939 in partnership with many local Christian churches.
Today, House of Friendship continues to value the opportunity to work with local Christian churches, and to work with many faith groups and community partners.
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.
Last year, we served over 42,000 people living on low income in Waterloo Region through 18 programs, which focus on:
- Supporting Healthy Lives (Addiction Services)
- Assisting and Feeding Those In Need (Community Services)
- Building Strong Families and Strong Communities (Family Services)
- Providing Shelter and Supportive Housing (Residential services)
With your support, people are able to survive and get back on their feet by receiving emergency food and shelter. And, they are able to benefit from opportunities to lead healthier lives and to grow, connect and develop in their communities. Together, we offer help and hope. Today, we are needed more than ever. House of Friendship is working to raise over $910,000 in annual donations to continue to serve our neighbours in need.
You can securely donate to House of Friendship electronically through Canada Helps (click on "donate now" above) or send your donation to us at the address below. House of Friendship is a registered charity (#10749-3892-RR0001) and will gladly issue a charitable income tax receipt for your donation along with our appreciation.
Click on the You Can Help tab to find out other ways you can get involved in this work and extend the hand of friendship to our neighbours in need or contact us at 519-742-8327. Looking for a particular staff or program? For a listing of Administrative Team staff contact information click on the About Us tab above, and use the Programs tab for specific program information.
Thank you for visiting. We look forward to hearing from you!
John Neufeld, Executive Director
Building Community Through Camp
It's officially summer time, which for some children means the chance to go to summer camp. For others, whose families live on low income, summer camp is a only a 'wish'. Thanks to your donations to House of Friendship's Summer Camp Sponsorship program and your support for Trek 4 Kids hike & bike, this 'wish' will come true for 100 children in our community this summer.
Young children, like Darien (below left, with his family at Trek 4 Kids hike & bike), and older youth and teenagers, like Yasir (below right, with his brother and Camp Counsellor), will head to camp, where they'll find new friendships, new skills and new experiences. Camp will help equip them for life, and help build their sense of community. You can read their stories and what camp means to them in the June 2010 edition of Friendship News.
You can also meet Darien and his Mom, Amanda, and listen to them talk about his camp experience at House of Friendship's new Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/HOFNOW (select the Trek 4 Kids - Event Day video).
