“I’m not going to lie, I cry sometimes. I don’t cry in front of my kids, though,” Melissa Melissa has been looking for work for a year and feels like she’s running out of options. “I’m running out of money – and my baby bonus won’t pay my rent forever,” said Melissa. “I’m 40 years […]
Registration is now open for House of Friendship’s annual Strawberry Social, taking place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Bingemans’ Embassy Room in Kitchener.
Registration is officially open for Friendship Golf 2026, and we’re thrilled to invite our community to join us on the greens as we celebrate a major milestone — 30 years of playing with purpose.
Safe, Supportive, and Recovery-Focused: HART Hub Transitional Housing Strengthens Waterloo Region’s Continuum of Care for Homelessness and Addiction Recovery HART Hub Waterloo Region (HHWR) is pleased to announce the launch of a new abstinence-based, Transitional Housing program, operated by House of Friendship. “The HHWR Transitional Housing program is a vital addition to our community’s housing […]
Friendship Village is taking shape in downtown Kitchener, joining our current supportive and affordable housing buildings, Charles Village and Eby Village. We’re so excited to share with you an update on Friendship Village, our new Supportive Housing and Community Hub! The first phase of this new build, which will be home to 100 community members […]
For Jenny Harris, ShelterCare’s nurse, it’s often the small encounters with program participants that inspire her the most. “There’s something about these little moments,” said Jenny. “It’s when someone slowly knocks on the door and asks for help. Maybe their roommate said, ‘Go see her, she will try to help. “Then you might get a […]
Doug* never knew what it was like to be loved. *Name changed to preserve privacy. When he was a child, Doug remembers spending days on end in his basement, with only a black-and-white television for company. “My mother didn’t want me, and didn’t know how to take care of me,” said Doug. “Today, I would […]
Monika Wiesner still remembers the day when, in the early morning hours, she found a young woman asleep on the steps leading into a downtown church. “She appeared to be under the influence of something… and in trouble,” said Monika. As she tried to stand up, she began sliding down the steps. Monika stayed with […]
It took 11 days in jail for Bruce* to be able to leave alcohol behind. That, and House of Friendship’s Live-In Treatment program. “House of Friendship saved my life,” said Bruce. “I don’t know where I’d be without it.” Ever since Bruce’s first visit to a bar when he was 19, alcohol has been a […]
Every Thursday morning, Victoria Hills Community Centre fills with loud laughter and the aroma of a home-cooked meal. The Multicultural Cooking program is one of many Neighbourhood programs offered at House of Friendship. Each week, people come together to cook, laugh, and spend time with others in the community. For many, it’s more than just […]
