Independent Living Centreof Waterloo RegionThe independent living centre of Waterloo Region (ILCWR) was the first Independent Living Centre in Waterloo in Canada, founded by the Mennonite Central Committee in 1982. ILCWR is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that is dedicated to providing consumer-directed services and programs to help people with disabilities achieve independence. ILCWR depends on dedicated volunteers, fundraising and generous donations from the community to meet the needs of our consumers. Your donation will help give the gift of independence to a person living with a disability in Waterloo Region.
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:
Skate Canada - Central Ontario's history dates back to 1955. Throughout our illustrious history, we have had a number of wonderful skaters and wonderful moments which have defined who the section is.To learn more about each year that the section has existed, simply click on the appropriate year about what transpired that year.
Welcome to the Forest Heights Community Association (FHCA)FeedbackThe FHCA wants your input! What do you think our priorities should be? Do you have a comment or suggestion for improvement? Visit our Contact page to download the questionnaire.InstructorsWe're often looking for instructors! Check out our Employment page for available positions.Find us on FacebookWant to keep updated with the latest FHCA news?Who We AreThe purpose of the FHCA is to promote wellness through recreational programs and related activities, as well as to provide volunteer opportunities, for the residents of our community.We are a volunteer organization, working together with the City of Kitchener to provide social and leisure opportunities for the Forest Heights Community and surrounding areas.We are based in the Forest Heights Community Centre (FHCC). The FHCC currently houses a total of five partners: City of Kitchener staff, FHCA, Kitchener Fire Department, Regional Emergency Medical Services, and the Forest Hill T-Ball Association.The FHCA follows the City of Kitchener's guidelines, policies, and procedures with all of its volunteers and participants in all activities.The FHCA relies on community-minded individuals like you to keep programs and events running.