Increasing rents and risk of displacement are making life harder for residents of Waterloo Region. We are working to buy properties for #PermanentAffordability. Learn more about what we do, here. unionsd.coop/whatwedo

The MIX Guest Blog series is live, with thanks to Jessica Bondy on her submission on the Sheltercare program and the importance of innovation across the system. medicalinnovationxchange.com/sheltercare/

Our friends at Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX) have published my guest post on how ShelterCare.ca is changing lives and driving healthcare innovation. Tks MIX! #WatReg Karen Redman Dr. Michael Tibollo Catherine Fife Mike Harris Bardish Chagger House of Friendship Elliot Fung Armen Bakirtzian John Neufeld

Today we celebrated Nourishing Neighbourhoods, which includes our garden program for youth, virtual cooking classes and neighbourhood food programs. Thanks to Ontario Trillium Foundation for your support in bringing diverse communities together through food. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region City of Kitchener

Have you heard about ShelterCare? It provides 24/7 shelter and access to a variety of supports, including health care. With this approach, men experiencing homelessness are getting healthier and housed. To learn more visit sheltercare.ca. #WRAwesome #StrongerTogether

Have we told you lately how thankful we are for you? Next week, we are going to show you, with our special video series, “Come Walk with Me.” Direct-service staff will share just how much you are changing lives. Sign up today! #WRAwesome houseoffriendship.org/events/come-wa…

This October, we continue our month-long celebration of YOU! Today, in this third video of our 4-part October Gratitude Video Series, Come Walk With Me, Mark shares how your support is helping men experiencing homelessness get healthier and housed. youtu.be/80rRMOBSca4

Starting tomorrow, November 23, parents/guardians of children five to 11 will be able to book an appt for their child at a regional vaccination clinic at regionofwaterloo.ca/GetVaccinated. Appts will be released for the next 4 weeks so children can receive a first dose before the holidays.

Today, on #GivingTuesday, we want to share Andy's story with you. Andy nearly died from an overdose two years ago on a downtown Kitchener street. Your donation today will help men like Andy get a fresh start to begin again. Read more here: ow.ly/x1UN50GUSHL

The impact of our girls’ teachers went further today. TY gifts in honour of the awesome teachers at #sandownestars and Macgregor PS got delivered to ⁦House of Friendship⁩ this afternoon for the gentlemen this #kwawsome org serves.

We wanted to take some time to say "thank you" to everyone who was part of this year's magical #ChristmasHampers program - where more than 5,000 households received food for a special holiday celebration. We couldn't have done it without you! youtu.be/BY93kKJvto0

Proud to be at House of Friendship to announce a $90 million investment through the new Addictions Recovery Fund. This will immediately expand #addictions services and increase the number of treatment beds across Ontario - including in northern, rural and Indigenous communities.

Looking forward to Don Cameron Potato Night this Friday! x.com/OHLRangers/sta…

We are pleased to see an additional $204M in the Roadmap to Wellness in the #ONBudget. This program provides mental health and addiction services for the ppl in need in Region of Waterloo and across Ontario.

Honoured to be a part of On The Way Home podcast with the brilliant Michael Braithwaite ! Have a listen here: onthewayhome.ca or watch: youtube.com/watch?v=qshyZy…. House of Friendship

STUNT DRIVING: Vehicle travelling 116 km/h in a posted 60 zone this morning on Innisfil Beach Road in #Innisfil. #StuntDriving and #Speeding charges for a 22-year-old man from Brampton. 30-day licence suspension. 14-day vehicle impoundment. #slowdown

Friendship Dinner is back! And we can't wait to see you in person! Join us for a Journey of Hope on Saturday, Oct. 22. Learn more here: ow.ly/LqlP50KZEWq

#WRAwesome, follow your passion and join us! We are looking for weekend/relief shift workers to join our shelter team - providing 24/7 care and support to men in our community experiencing #homelessness. Learn more, and apply here: ow.ly/eFJY50MrZMK

The tradition continues! Join us THIS FRIDAY for the 27th Annual Don Cameron Potato Night, Presented by Zehrs. Bring those potatoes and cash donations to support the House of Friendship (House of Friendship) 🥔🥔 READ: bit.ly/3XqzSzE TICKETS: bit.ly/3kcbzXx