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Are you currently out of work or laid off temporarily due to COVID? We need you! We are seeking temporary additional help to work in the Men’s Shelter for a variety of roles including, day, afternoon and night shifts. You will be provided with pre-employment and on-site orientation including health and safety. Personal protective equipment […]

Jim Blair knew what it was like to see a life of potential not given the opportunity to shine. It happened to his own mother who although very bright, was never able to attend high school. There was simply no money and she was needed at home. Jim’s wife Lorna has a similar story. Her […]

Christine struggled finding a place in this world for her daughter, Grace. Grace, who has autism, had enrolled in a number of programs in the past, never finding a true fit. It had gotten to the point where she didn’t want to try anything new. She would rather just stay home, where she felt safe. […]

The team from our Men’s Residential Addiction Treatment services program is getting excited! They had the chance to tour our new Addiction Treatment Centre, currently under construction in Cambridge and can’t wait until they get the chance to move in! They were thrilled to see the progress that is being made, and dream of the […]

We’re so excited to be able to share a quick update on our Close to Home project in Cambridge! Our Addiction Treatment Centre is taking shape once again, with exterior cladding now being installed – and weather permitting, it will be finished by Christmas! Thank you to all of our supporters who have continued to […]

It’s only a few weeks until Christmas, but we’re already feeling the joy that comes with the season. That’s because today is the start of our Christmas Hamper program, where hundreds of volunteers will pack and deliver Christmas Hampers to 4,000 individuals and families in need in Kitchener and Waterloo. Hundreds more are facing the […]

At this year’s Friendship Dinner, we shared the vision that compels us forward – ShelterCare: Integrating Healthcare and Shelter. We invite you to join this vision – and make ShelterCare a reality.

We were so thrilled to have so many of you join us at this year’s Friendship Dinner, held at Lot 42 on Oct. 26. We honoured the past 80 years of service and what has inspired us in our mission so far. Executive Director John Neufeld and Housing Services Director Jessica Bondy also shared ShelterCare, […]

Reconstruction is set to begin at House of Friendship’s addiction treatment centre on Concession Road in Cambridge, two months after an early-morning fire on May 1, 2019 caused significant damage to the building. “We are incredibly excited to be able to once again move forward with this much-needed addiction treatment centre for Waterloo Region,” said […]

We continue to move forward with hope and commitment as we work to complete our addiction treatment centre in Cambridge, despite the setback caused by a fire on May 1, 2019. As the insurance assessment of our facility on Concession Road continues, we are working hard on various options to ensure continued service for our […]