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Friendship Dinner 2023
"If I Had One Wish ..." Join us on Saturday, Oct. 28
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.
Considering A Gift in Your Will?
You can leave a gift that can have a lasting impact.
ShelterCare
Integrating health care and shelter
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!

Latest News & Events

Sheltercare is Making a Difference!

Sheltercare is Making a Difference!

It’s been an incredible journey at our new ShelterCare facility in Waterloo! Since moving in earlier this year, our...

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Getting a Second Chance, Thanks to You!

Getting a Second Chance, Thanks to You!

Sherry left home when she was only 16 years old. It was her birthday. Her dad kicked her out...

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Celebrating Pandemic Recovery at House of Friendship – $150,000 Grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation Helps Rebuild Connection and Community

Celebrating Pandemic Recovery at House of Friendship – $150,000 Grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation Helps Rebuild Connection and Community

MEDIA RELEASE Aug. 2, 2023 Kitchener, ON – On Wednesday, staff and residents of Eby Village and Charles Village...

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A Circle of Belonging and Connection

A Circle of Belonging and Connection

Every week, newcomers to the community meet at Sunnydale Community Centre to take part in an English conversation circle....

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Giving A Gift that Lives On

Giving A Gift that Lives On

For Catherine and Terry Gitzel, the idea that children in their own community were hungry was shocking. “To think...

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Scholarship to “Change the Odds” for students

Scholarship to “Change the Odds” for students

A life-changing scholarship will make it easier for young students living on low income to achieve a university education....

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