House of Friendship is a charitable human service agency founded in 1939 in partnership with many local Christian churches.
Today, House of Friendship continues to value the opportunity to work with local Christian churches, and to work with many faith groups and community partners.
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. This is a mission that we share with many local member churches, faith groups, partner agencies, businesses, groups, and individuals. The Annual Report, 2010-2011 is an opportunity to report to you on the work of the past year, and to acknowledge the impact of community contributions. In addition, click here for personal stories of impact in HOF's 2010-2011 Stewardship Report and here for the latest edition of HOF's quarterly Friendship News.
Each year, we serve over 42,000 people, living on low income in Waterloo Region, through four program areas that focus on:
- Supporting Healthy Lives (Addiction Services)
- Assisting and Feeding Those In Need (Community Services)
- Building Strong Families and Strong Communities (Family Services)
- Providing Shelter and Supportive Housing (Residential services)
With your support, people are able to survive and get back on their feet by receiving emergency food and shelter. And, they are able to benefit from opportunities to lead healthier lives and to grow, connect and develop in their communities. Together, we offer help and hope.
You can securely donate to House of Friendship electronically through Canada Helps (click on "donate now" above) or send your donation to us at the address below. House of Friendship is a registered charity (#10749-3892-RR0001) and will gladly issue a charitable income tax receipt for your donation along with our appreciation. Click on the You Can Help tab or contact us at 519-742-8327 to find out more ways you can get involved and extend the hand of friendship to our neighbours in need.
Looking for a particular staff or program? For a listing of Leadership Team staff contact information click on the Contact Us tab above, and use the Programs tab for specific program information. Download our agency brochure and full listing of programs. Thank you for taking the time to visit. We look forward to hearing from you!
John Neufeld, Executive Director
Community Rises to House of Friendship's Friendly Challenge in 12days!
After 12 days House of Friendship's 2011 Christmas Hamper Program and Turkey Drive officially came to a close. Over 600 volunteers sorted, packed and delivered Christmas food hampers to 4,081 families, feeding approximately 11,000 people. Each hamper included a voucher for a turkey; 3,200 turkeys were given out along with 300 Halal chickens and 400 hams, which all adds up to an awful lot of food and hope!
At the outset of the campaign, we launched a friendly 12days challenge to our community . The theme of the campaign kick-off was ‘Celebrating and Inspiring Volunteerism’. Some of the Christmas Hamper volunteers have been volunteering for up to 25 years. One volunteer took his Christmas vacation to volunteer. Another surpassed his goal of delivering 100 Christmas Hampers, delivering 151. And so on. These are incredible people with incredible stories.
Inspired by this massive contribution, House of Friendship urged everyone to Pitch In for 12days! throughout our community - whether it was clearing a neighbour’s sidewalk, helping out at a school or club, giving food, donating blood, visiting a shut-in…the possibilities were endless…We asked you to Pitch In for Good and to help make this a better Holiday Season for everyone. And you did. Thank you. Stay tuned to House of Friendship’s Emergency Food blog for ideas of how you can continue to Pitch In for 2012.
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