Stories to Share

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.

At House of Friendship, we’ve been celebrating all year long on 80 Years of Stronger Together. We know we couldn’t have made this journey without all of your support through the years. Thank you for being part of our story.

Wow – we’re still smilling! When a group of passionate people dedicated to combating homelessness gets together, amazing things can happen! An incredible committee of volunteers helped this year’s Hockey Helps the Homeless K-W hockey tournament reach an impressive goal, raising an amazing $1 million over six short years.  That means $1 million going to […]

We hope to see you at this year’s Friendship Dinner on Oct. 26! This year, we will both reflect on our past 80 years as an organization and share a vision that compels us forward – a future where health care and emergency shelter are seamlessly integrated in our community. The difficulties of those experiencing […]

The impact of the opioid crisis is continuing to be felt throughout Waterloo Region, including at House of Friendship. But thanks to the Housing First model that is used in our Supportive Housing programs at Charles Village and Eby Village, individuals who need housing can find a place to call their own – regardless of […]

Volunteering is just a way of life for the Galbraiths. At one point or another the entire family – parents John and Betty, and siblings Matt, Bethany, Laura, and David – have all volunteered at House of Friendship. The family’s involvement began when Matt was volunteer coordinator at Emergency Food Hampers. He needed extra volunteers, […]

Camp was a lifeline – not a luxury – for Chris when he was eight years old. Going to camp was something he would have never been able to experience. That’s because his mother was divorced and on her own, with no extra money to spare. She was so determined, however, to give Chris an […]

In 1986, Barb started knocking on doors in the Chandler Mowat community to see how she could support families living on low income. She did this because she was compelled to change the odds for a community plagued by poverty, crime and drug use. The first person she reached was a young single mother, who […]

We couldn’t have done it without you! Nearly 200 golfers came together on July 10 to Play with Purpose at our 24th Annual Friendship Golf Tournament, raising a record-breaking $72,000 to help combat homelessness! All of the proceeds from the tournament will be used to provide support to the men who stay at our Charles […]