BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER SINCE 1996
Poverty, hunger, addiction and homelessness are complex challenges, calling for a compassionate response. Friendship Dinner brings together Waterloo Region’s community change agents to celebrate and inspire each other to continue walking with our neighbours in need toward a better future.
There are few things we enjoy as much as getting to see you – our most passionate, caring supporters – each year at Friendship Dinner!
Each year’s program offers a mixture of inspiration and hope as we share the valuable impact of your support! It’s a time to celebrate how you walk alongside your fellow community members during a season – or lifetime – of need. It’s also a wonderful time for us to connect with you and enjoy a wonderful meal together.
THIS YEAR’S EVENT: Rooted in Legacy, Growing Tomorrow
Join us at this year’s Friendship Dinner as we reflect on 16 years of remarkable leadership and transformation at House of Friendship — a time marked by bold new initiatives like ShelterCare, the Live-In Addiction Treatment Centre in Cambridge, the vision for Friendship Village, and the continued growth of our Community Services.
Together, we’ll honour CEO John Neufeld’s legacy of innovation and change. A legacy built on the shoulders of those who came before him, who established a long tradition of creativity, growth, and community care at House of Friendship.
As we celebrate both John’s impact and House of Friendship’s 86 years of service, we look ahead with hope, ready to continue responding to the challenges in our community with the same courage and compassion that began our journey. This evening is not just a celebration, it’s an invitation to be part of what comes next. We hope you can join us!
More information and registration:
Please consider joining us for our Friendship Dinner next October, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.
To learn more about the dinner or sponsorship opportunities, contact Special Events & Donor Relations Officer, Tori-Lyn Hill, tori-lynh@houseoffriendship.org
