Documenting new beginnings, one portrait at a time
The Great Canadian Family Portrait project offers newly arrived government assisted refugees their first professional photo in their new home - Waterloo Region. A collaboration between photographer Brian Limoyo and Reception House, the project helps document new...
Fall Newsletter – New approaches to old problems
Our Fall newsletter is out! In this issue: New approaches to employment - We've launched the "Working Together Employment Project" Play and Parenting - Easing the transition through art and play The Great Canadian Family Portrait Project - the book is out! Ride for...
That’s a wrap! Not Another Gala lives up to it’s name
Can you believe a month has flown by since our annual fundraiser at Victoria Park Pavilion? Not Another Gala – Encore! was a celebration of the rich cultures and stories of those who came through Reception House as refugees, and are now becoming our neighbours. Over...
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......