House of Friendship is a Christian non-profit human service agency that serves 32,500 women, men, youth and children living on low-income in Waterloo Region annually through 17 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.
Samantha especially likes the food, friends and swimming lessons at Camp Shalom. "I like everything but canoeing," the 11 year-old adds. Her brother Jacob (15) likes "everything but singing" and brother Justin (12) likes "everything but fruit."
The three siblings (pictured above with mother Monica and dog Scout) have been sponsored through House of Friendship's Summer Camp Sponsorship Program to attend camp for the past three summers.
Their mother Monica says, "I am very grateful to those who support this program. As a single mom, I would not have been able to afford to send my children without this assistance. Monica adds that it is a special summer holiday for them and provides a break for her as well. "My children make new friends, learn independence and I know they're safe," she adds.
Last summer House of Friendship sponsored 111 children to attend camp. We know this can be a life-changing experience for the children participating. This program is funded entirely through donations. We thank everyone who has supported camp sponsorship so strongly.
We thank all of you who have donated to camp sponsorship or contributed through our Trek 4 Kids Hike & Bike fundraiser held on May 25, 2008. This event raised nearly $13,000. We also gratefully acknowledge a $10,00 donation from Cook Homes who contributed the proceeds from their 4th annual softball tournament and barbecue held on May 31, 2008. This makes a huge difference!
To view the June 2008 edition of our quarterly newsletter, Friendship News, follow the link to Friendship News June 08.
