Reverend Warren Hamp championed Beyond Housings’ first housing project
Reverend Warren Hamp Beyond Housing joins the community in mourning the passing of Reverend Warren Hamp, who died on February 27, 2026. Pastor Hamp served Faith Lutheran Church in Kitchener for more than three decades and played a key role in making MennoHomes’ (now Beyond Housing) first affordable housing project possible. In the early 2000s, […]
Birthday celebrations at 544 Bridgeport
There was lots to celebrate at 544 Bridgeport on Friday, January 16. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the building’s opening, and tenants made the most of the occasion by celebrating their birthdays too. The evening included cake and ice cream (of course!), a presentation with photos from the building’s construction and tenant activities […]
New Beginnings construction photos
Thanks to the support of our partners and generous donors, the New Beginnings project in Kitchener will provide safe, affordable homes for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. Watch the construction progress as we get ready to welcome these families home in fall 2026. All November 2025 December 2025 January 2026 February 2026 […]
Introducing Beth Bohnert
Beth Bohnert has joined Beyond Housing as our new Community Engagement Specialist. Beth brings more than 30 years of communications experience in the non-profit and post-secondary education sectors, most recently at the University of Waterloo. She’ll be sharing stories that show how Beyond Housing is working with our supporters and partners to build stronger communities. […]
Meeting a core human need
Rick Cober Bauman reflects on 25 years of Beyond Housing When Rick Cober Bauman thinks about the impact of Beyond Housing, one person comes to mind right away. A friend of his had served a long prison sentence and faced significant stigma when he tried to rebuild his life. Landlords wouldn’t rent to him, and […]
Construction starts at New Beginnings
Construction has officially begun at New Beginnings in Kitchener — and we couldn’t be more grateful. November 18 marked the start of building 20 new affordable townhomes that will offer safety, stability, and a fresh start for families in our community. This project is possible thanks to our partnership with Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo […]
A little sunshine on a rainy November day
The rain couldn’t dampen the mood at 544 Bridgeport on Saturday, November 15. Tenants gathered for an afternoon tea to celebrate the gardens they’ve cared for all year, including the Bridgeport Butterfly Garden — recently highlighted in the City of Kitchener’s LoveMyHood blog. Guests enjoyed a slideshow of photos showing how the gardens have grown […]