One crisis changed everything
Your one gift can help men like Adam begin again
RAAM Clinics
You can receive same-day support for issues related to substance use at one of our Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics.
Addiction Treatment
You don’t have to face it alone. We’re here to help.
Food
Get the help you need to feed your family during a difficult time.
Housing
Supportive, affordable housing and emergency shelter for those who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.
Neighbourhoods
A wide range of community supports for families living on low income in Waterloo Region.
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You can leave a gift that can have a lasting impact.
ShelterCare
Integrating health care and shelter

We Are Stronger Together

House of Friendship is a Waterloo Region-based nonprofit organization that provides food, housing, addiction treatment and neighbourhood support to individuals and families. With the tremendous support of this community, we help more than 42,000 individuals each year. Please walk with us as we respond with compassion to those who need help. Let’s make Waterloo Region a place where everyone can belong and thrive!

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A Journey of Hope – Friendship Dinner 2022

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It was good to see so many of you (500 of our friends, in fact!) on Oct. 22 at...

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Building Community Through Food

Building Community Through Food

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“We Believe in What You are Doing”

“We Believe in What You are Doing”

An innovative approach that was already underway before COVID-19 struck has proved a lifesaver for local organizations – and...

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You Helped Me Get the Life I Have Today

You Helped Me Get the Life I Have Today

The day that Nancy realized she was out of food was a tough one. “It was really embarrassing to...

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Friendship Dinner is Back!

Friendship Dinner is Back!

Please mark Saturday, October 22 on your calendar, and join us for A Journey of Hope at this year’s...

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