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 […]
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 […]
