House of Friendship looking to have shelter participants temporarily housed by Dec. 1
Posted Nov 11, 2021 02:45:00 PM.
After announcing the temporary closure of its shelter program, the House of Friendship say they will place all shelter participants into shelters by December 1.
The November 30 closure has the House of Friendship scrambling to find shelters for those men who sought shelter through their initial program.
Though, since the closure was announced, the House of Friendship say they've been overwhelmed by community care and support.
They say since the announcement, they've been working with the Region of Waterloo and the region-wide emergency shelter system to create short-term capacity and secure spaces for homeless men in the interim.
They are committed to finding temporary solutions to accommodate these men.
Executive Director John Neufeld says, “Time and time again Waterloo Region demonstrates innovative and collaborative approaches to support those most in need.”
“I am confident we will have news to share soon on temporary solutions, as well as a longer-term plan to continue to provide the innovative ShelterCare model in partnership with the local health system and community partners.” he added.
House of Friendship will continue to operate its Emergency Food Hamper program, its full range of addiction services, as well as supportive housing and region-wide programs for families living with the effects of poverty.
