We Are Stronger Together

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

“This Place Saved My Life”

“This Place Saved My Life”

Brent was no stranger to addiction. At 61, he had already enjoyed 26 years of sobriety as a recovering...

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Finding a Place to Belong

Finding a Place to Belong

Brenda and her family will soon experience their first winter in Canada. When they first arrived, Brenda noticed that...

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You are There for Jen

You are There for Jen

When Jen sits down at Christmas with a holiday feast she has prepared for her family, she feels thankful....

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Finding Value in Being a Helper

Finding Value in Being a Helper

John is rediscovering what it is like to be a helper. John, one of our ShelterCare participants, has found...

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“We’re Not That Different”

“We’re Not That Different”

  “Get a job, you loser.” Mark* still remembers how it felt when an angry man hurled this insult...

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Dignified Treatment that Works

Dignified Treatment that Works

Robin was only 12 when he had his first drink. Even then, he knew it was trouble. That euphoric...

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