Summer Newsletter – Rebuilding smiles through case management
Our summer newsletter is here! Read about how case management is rebuilding smiles, literally Need a haircut? City Styles Barber delivers, after just 1 year in Canada Volunteer Award winners from this year's Volunteer Appreciation Week Our wishlist, big...
Upcoming Events with Conestoga College PR
We are just thrilled to have the opportunity to work with an amazing group of Conestoga College students – and profs Dave Barrett and Patricia Uribe – as they hold some awesome events. Each of these is a student project and fundraiser for Reception House...
Season’s Greetings from Reception House: A time for generosity with those new to Canada
This is the season that children look forward to more than any other. For many youngsters, the holidays are synonymous with being spoiled – with love, food and gifts from family. As we bask in the generous spirit of the holidays, at Reception House, we strive to...
#GivingTuesdayWR: Together, we create home
As #GivingTuesdayWR kicks off the holiday season in Canada, we celebrate the incredible generosity of our community. We are so deeply grateful to our volunteers, donors, supporters, funders and community partners for their unwavering support and belief in the work of...
Minka 2017 Host to Home
Reception House Waterloo Region is partnering with St.Jerome’s University to explore Host to Home: Deepening connections and understanding the refugee journey in Kitchener-Waterloo. Join a diverse group of students and community members to discuss Refugee Resettlement in Waterloo Region.
Fall Newsletter: Meet our new staff, relive the highlights from #notanothergala and make the connection between settlement and soccer
Our RH Newsletter Fall 2017 is out! Read all about what's been keeping us busy this summer, and what we're looking forward to in the coming months including: Ride for Refuge 2017 Our Annual General Meeting - Sept 27th at Victoria Park Pavilion and more......
Annual General Meeting – Sept.27th 4:30pm – All are welcome!
Join us for our next Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, Sept.27th,2017. Our theme this year is "From Crisis to Opportunity". As we reflect on new partnerships, innovations and strategies that have emerged out of the global refugee crisis, we also take time to...
Ride for Refuge – Join our team or support the cause from home!
The Reception House Riders are at it again! We are a team of staff, volunteers, supporters and community members that will be riding and walking on Sept.30th for Ride for Refuge. Our aim is to raise awareness and funds for displaced, vulnerable, or exploited...
30th Anniversary – A month of celebrations
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 newly...