Creating comfort and community

Two women concentrate on hand-stitching a quilt with blue star patterns.

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 […]

New Beginnings construction photos

A rendering shows families walking along a tree-lined sidewalk in front of the New Beginnings affordable housing townhomes with brick and siding exterior.

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 […]

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 […]