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 […]
It took Peter 25 years to finish his studies at St. Jerome’s University. His degree in philosophy was a hard-fought battle, one that makes Peter proud whenever he thinks of it. That’s because the first time he attempted to finish his degree, he couldn’t. Struggling with the effects of bipolar disease, Peter found himself unable […]
An incredible group of nearly 300 community members came out to House of Friendship’s 80th AGM on Tuesday, June 18 in support of our shared mission of walking with those who need food, housing, community resources or addiction treatment. We’re so thankful for this engaged and passionate audience who took the time out of their […]
Your support of our preventative work in low-income neighbourhoods helps children and their families overcome the barriers that poverty creates – the odds that poverty stacks against them. If your family is constantly struggling to put food on the table or dealing with inadequate housing or childcare, there isn’t enough time or energy to think about […]
Volunteer Christine Babin has found a way to stretch food that is handed out to families in need at Kingsdale Community Centre. When she first began volunteering, she was concerned by the leftover fruit and vegetables going to the compost pile. So she started using her own equipment, including a food processor and vacuum sealer, […]
Camp makes a difference that lasts for a lifetime. When children attend summer camp, they can gain the tools and skills they need to succeed later in life. Children grow in self-confidence and resilience and have a greater ability to resist the challenges they might be facing. For families living on low income, camp is […]
Clint Malarchuk knows a thing or two about beginning again. The former NHL goaltender, most famous for surviving a skate blade to the neck (and returning to the ice 10 days later) has struggled back from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and addiction. He also survived a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the skull, a suicide attempt […]
We’re celebrating 80 years at House of Friendship. Thank you for being there for the journey!
Staff at House of Friendship celebrated its 80th birthday in the best way possible – by spending it together as a community. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, three separate celebrations were held throughout the day, with staff gathering to share stories, reflect on the past, and look towards the future. The “House of Friendship For All […]
“When Damien went in to 174 King, I had lost hope. I was looking for him to be someone else’s problem.” When Eileen McKenna’s husband Damien entered House of Friendship’s men’s residential addiction treatment program, she was ready to move on. She was ready for a new chapter in her life. She never thought her family […]
