87-year-old raises $500K over lifetime for affordable housing
Watch an interview with Martin Buhr, Beyond Housing’s founding President, on CBC Kitchener-Waterloo.
Out-Spok’n XVI photos
Congratulations riders, donors, sponsors and volunteers on another amazing Out-Spok’n bike-a-thon. Read the event wrap-up to see how much you raised for affordable housing in our community! All READY TO RIDE ON THE ROAD CELEBRATION
Bike-a-thon to raise money for Elmira housing
Photo by Andrea Eymann, Woolwich Observer Martin Buhr, the first executive of MennoHomes, now Beyond Housing, is getting on his bike one last time Beyond Housing’s annual bike-a-thon fundraiser is set for Saturday in Elmira, with proceeds going to support an affordable-housing project in town. Participating in this year’s Out-Spok’n Bike-a-thon is Beyond Housing’s first […]
Fascinators and friendship
Conne (seated) with members of Sprucelawn’s coffee group High tea honours a neighbour who helped build community at Sprucelawn At Sprucelawn Apartments for Seniors, a recent afternoon tea became something much more meaningful: a celebration of friendship, connection, and one remarkable neighbour. On Sunday, May 24, Sprucelawn’s tenant-led social committee hosted a High Tea in […]
A look back at our 2026 AGM
Thank you to everyone who joined us on January 27 at 544 Bridgeport for Beyond Housing’s Annual General Meeting. This year’s AGM was a celebration as we marked our 25th anniversary and reflected on the impact we’ve made together. Guests heard updates on our work over the past year, including progress on new housing projects, […]
Creating comfort and community
Church sewing groups’ comforters will create a warm welcome for Beyond Housing families. Kath and Ray Bauman When families move into Beyond Housing’s new townhomes on Frederick Street this fall, they will receive more than a set of keys. They will also get a handmade comforter — a gift that offers warmth in more ways […]
Riding for “the welfare of the city”
Every year, Beyond Housing’s Out-Spok’n bike-a-thon brings people together to do something simple and powerful: ride and give to help create safe, affordable homes in Waterloo Region. This year’s ride takes place on Saturday, June 13th — and now is the time to get involved. You can register to ride, sponsor a participant, or share the […]
A quilt that feels like home
Look closely at the quilt and you’ll see 544 Bridgeport! The windows are actually separate pieces of checkered fabric, carefully trimmed. In the lobby of Beyond Housing’s building at 544 Bridgeport Road, a unique piece of art welcomes tenants and visitors. The cheerful red-and-white quilt, titled Connections in Community, was created by tenant Grace as […]
Ride with Martin one last time
Sponsor Martin Buhr’s final Out-Spok’n fundraising ride For many people in our community, Martin Buhr is an inspiration. As the founding president of MennoHomes, now Beyond Housing, Martin has spent decades working to ensure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. This year, as Beyond Housing celebrates its 25th anniversary and Martin turns […]
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, […]