House of Friendship is a Christian charitable human service agency that serves 32,500 women, men, youth and children living on low-income in Waterloo Region annually through 18 programs. Program areas include addiction services, community services, family services and residential services.
The mission of House of Friendship is to serve low-income adults, youth and children in need of support and to promote opportunities for personal growth, wholesome relationships and community development through the application of holistic Christian principles.
We rely on cash donations of over $850,000 each year to serve people in our community who are living on low incomes. You can be a partner in our mission through your donation. You can donate electronically through Canada Helps (click on "donate now" above) or by sending your donation to us at the address at the bottom of this page. We are a registered charity (#10749-3892-RR0001) and issue income tax receipts.
The Rotary Club of Kitchener-Conestoga officially adopted House of Friendship's Christmas Hamper program as one of its charitable projects.
The Club aimed to raise $125,000 in support of the 2008 Christmas Hamper program and Turkey Drive, delivering more gifts of food and Holiday spirit. In addition to raising more money and distributing more turkeys, they included chickens in hampers for families of one or two.
"House of Friendship focuses on helping people meet their basic needs of food and shelter. With the Rotary's support, we were able to provide additional food items, especially at a time when more families were struggling to cope with the economic downturn, " explains Deb Schlichter, House of Friendship, Executive Director.
To read the full story, please follow the link to Friendship News Dec 08, our quarterly newsletter.
