Shine a Light
This year, like others in the past, we welcomed hundreds of refugees who fled their homes with hope in their hearts – the hope of safety, the hope of family, the hope of community, and the hope of finding a place where they belong. As we shift out of the pandemic and...
We’ve released our Community Impact Report for 2021
We've released our annual Community Impact Report which highlights our organization's impact during April 2020 to March 2021.The year April 2020 to March 2021 marked the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic.As was the case all over our world,Reception House was forced to...
Virtual offices closed on National Truth and Reconciliation Day – Sept 30
Our virtual offices are closed today as we take this opportunity to educate ourselves on how we recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools in Indigenous communities. We urge you to read the 94 Calls to Action, located...
Community Impact Report 2021
We are pleased to present our Community Impact Report 2021 - Shining Brighter: Shining the Light Inwards Year 3/2021 In our report, you'll see some of our incredible success stories of the past year - like the Working Together Project and success from our Homework...
Annual General Meeting: September 29th 2021
Reception House Waterloo Region will be holding our Annual Generation Meeting. Date: Wednesday, September 29 Time: 4:15 - 5:45 pm Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
September Spotlight Newsletter
Our September Spotlight Newsletter has hit inboxes. In it you'll find: How you can help our newest neighbours Thank you to Not Another Gala sponsors, food vendors and silent auction sponsors Our CEO departed in August Ride For Refuge on October 2 We're on the move to...
How you can help refugees arriving in Waterloo Region
Looking for ways to help refugees arriving in Waterloo Region? Here are 4 easy ways to help
Reception House Announces Departure of CEO
For Immediate release Friday, August 6, 2021 Reception House Announces Departure of CEO Kitchener, ON - Effective today, Carl Cadogan is no longer with Reception House Waterloo Region (RHWR). The Board of Directors is finalizing details for an interim CEO. A formal...