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...
Spring Benefit Concert in support of Reception House
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...
Spring 2017 newsletter – find out what’s new
Our Spring 2017 newsletter is out. Read all about our upcoming events and future engagement opportunities. Have something to share for our next issue? Contact marika@kwrcentre.ca.
You’re Invited! Not Another Gala, on Friday June 23, 6-10pm at Victoria Park Pavilion
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 future....
Waterloo Region Welcomes Refugees – Community Celebration, Saturday, March 25th
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...
Film Screening on Refugee Rights Day, April 4th
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...
Reception House Waterloo Region receives 2016 City Builder Award
Reception House is thrilled to receive the 2016 Mayor’s City Builder Award. Awarded on January 8th,2016 at Kitchener City Hall, the City Builder Award is presented to groups or individuals who have shown great initiative in their volunteerism and service to the city....
Seasons Greetings, Reception House is moving! and other news…
Reception House has been steadfastly preparing to welcome over 200 refugees over the holidays. Amidst this busy period, we take the time to look back on the year, reflect and listen to the stories of our former clients, now out in the community. To learn more about...
Join us for an Educational Forum – Three Lanes on the Refugee Highway
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....