Jul 4, 2017 | Events, News
2017 marks Reception House’ 30th anniversary. Since 1987, we have provided welcome and shelter to over 10,000 refugees fleeing war and persecution. We marked this important milestone by hosting two celebrations. An open-house, inviting the community to view our...
Jun 1, 2017 | Events, News
We are pleased to partner with the Jubilation Male Chorus on their Spring Benefit Concert to be held this Sunday, June 4th at 7pm at Waterloo-Kitchener United Mennonite Church at 15 Geroge Street, Waterloo. The concert is free, but a donation to Reception House is...
May 11, 2017 | Events, News
Since 1987, Reception House has welcomed and supported over 10,000 refugees in Waterloo Region. In conjunction with World Refugee Day events in Kitchener-Waterloo, you’re invited to join us for a festive evening honouring our past and looking forward to the...
Mar 9, 2017 | Events, News
The Immigration Partnership and the Waterloo Region Refugee Resettlement Committee invite you to join us for a welcome celebration for newcomer refugees, community members and service providers. Location: Kitchener City Hall Rotunda Date/Time: March 25, 1-4pm...
Mar 8, 2017 | Events, News
On April 4th, Refugee Rights Day, Reception House Waterloo Region is pleased to present a film screening in collaboration with Bridges to Belonging at the Princess Twin Cinema in Waterloo. The film – “After Spring” explores life in Zaatari, the largest refugee camp...
Nov 23, 2016 | Events, News
Please join us on Tuesday,November 29th at 9:30 am for an educational forum co-hosted by Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support (MCRS), Mennonite Central Committee Ontario (MCCO) and Reception House Waterloo Region (RHWR) to clarify various refugee streams in Canada....