Sports Writer Mann Oh Mann what a feeling! (Photo By Neil Becker)Decades from now lacrosse historians will enthusiastically reminisce about what was a magical summer of Six Nations lacrosse which fittingly concluded with the Six Nations Chiefs lifting and celebrating with the Mann Cup.In dominating the competition Six Nations fans have reason to stick their chests out in pride as they have witnessed some life long memories which started back in May with the Rochester Knighthawks successfully defending their NLL title.
House of Friendship was founded in 1939 by local Christian churches and was originally located on King Street in downtown Kitchener. It had a reading room, a dining room and emergency food assistance. The founding director was Joseph Cramer, a Jewish Christian immigrant who came from Russia via the US. This mission was a response of the local Christian community to the physical and spiritual needs of immigrants and disadvantaged individuals regardless of race or creed in the volatile era of the late 1930's. Over the years through the efforts of many volunteers and staff House of Friendship has served thousands of low-income people and has become a vital part of the social service network of the Region of Waterloo. Presently, the agency serves over 42,000 women, men, youth and children annually. Program areas include addiction services, community services, family services and residential services. Three books have been written documenting the history and services of the agency:
Home Community Living Stratford and Area is a not-for-profit agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities by helping them engage in everyday activities to lead richer and more fulfilling lives.
Six Nations of the Grand River is a First Nation community that unites all six Haudenosaunee nations, providing governance, cultural preservation, and essential services to its members while advocating for land claims and community well-being.