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Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing in the Region of Waterloo Region of Waterloo offers community housing services to assist low to moderate income households in finding affordable housing that meets their needs.
Please visit www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/ living-here/find-affordable-housing.aspx or call 519-883-2100 for more information about eligibility and how to apply.
To apply in person, visit the Welcome Space at 99 Regina St. S. in Waterloo.
For further inquiries or to get started with the application process, contact the Community Housing Access Centre by phone at: 519-575-4400, TTY: 519-575-4608: or by email at: housingapplication@regionofwaterloo.ca.
Tenant rights
Tenant rights
Residents of Waterloo Region who are renters will find helpful resources and information in this 2025 Tenant Guide by MPP Catherine Fife in Waterloo. Know your rights!
Email cfife-co@ndp.on.ca to request a printed copy of the guide, or download your digital copy here.
Food
Food
Food Supports in Waterloo Region
Food Supports in Waterloo Region
If you're struggling to afford food right now, you're not alone. Under Doug Ford, groceries cost more than ever for individuals and families in Ontario. We deserve a government that will crack down on price fixing and other unfair practices, and put money back in your pocket. In the meantime, here is a list of places to get free food in Waterloo Region, compiled by volunteer Kimiko Shibata. Please send any updates/corrections to: kimiko.eslfairy@gmail.com. If you're in a position where you can support any of the organizations in this document, please consider doing so. Everyone in our community deserves to eat healthy food.
Family Outreach Program
Family Outreach Program
Family OUtreach Program (House of Friendship)
Family OUtreach Program (House of Friendship)
A Family Outreach Worker can help you find services that you and your family may need in the community if you have children ages 17 or younger and are living on low income. The Family Outreach Program is operated by the House of Friendship. Please call 519-742-8327 x 240 or email info@familyoutreach.ca for more information.
seniors
seniors
Seniors' Guide
Seniors' Guide
Seniors in Waterloo Region who are will find helpful resources and information in this 2025 Seniors' Guide by MPP Catherine Fife in Waterloo.
Email cfife-co@ndp.on.ca to request a copy of the guide or download a digital copy here.
Dental Care
Dental Care
Free Dental Care
Free Dental Care
The Region of Waterloo Dental Health Resources webpage has details and application information for free dental care for people without dental insurance coverage, as well as seniors, children, and recipients of Ontario Works and ODSP. In addition, educators and families can access videos and information sheets to help support dental hygiene habits in children. Ask your child's school if your child can participate in any upcoming free dental screenings.
Vision Care and Glasses
Vision Care and Glasses
Vision checks with an optometrist are FREE for children ages 0-19 in Ontario with a valid Health Card. Children in Kindergarten are eligible for a FREE pair of glasses through the Eye See, Eye Learn program. For more information, send an email to: esel@optom.on.ca.
If your child has missed the age cutoff for this program, you can try reaching out to your child's school if you are struggling to afford glasses. They may be able to connect you with a community organization that helps to pay for glasses for children living with low income and no private insurance coverage.
Bicycle Helmets
Bicycle Helmets
Wearing a bicycle helmet can help to prevent brain damage in the case of a crash. In Ontario, all people under the age of 18 must wear a helmet. Each Spring, the Lidz on Kidz program gives away free bicycle helmets to children who may not otherwise be able to afford a helmet. Watch for information in early March!
For more information, please contact lidzonkidz@biaww.com or info@mollp.com
Fee Assistance for Swimming, Camps, and Leisure Programs in Kitchener
Fee Assistance for Swimming, Camps, and Leisure Programs in Kitchener
Kitchener Fee Assistance
Kitchener Fee Assistance
Fee assistance is available for both adults and children if you would like to participate in city programs but do not have enough money to pay for registration. For more information, please visit the CITY OF KITCHENER WEBSITE.
Kidsport Funding
Kidsport Funding
Additional fee assistance is available for children if they would like to participate in sports activities (including those that are not run through City programs). For more information and an application form, visit the Kidsport website. Kidsport funding is paid directly to the organization running the sport or classes.
Jumpstart Funding
Jumpstart Funding
If you are struggling to pay for organized sports or fitness class registration fees, equipment, and transportation for children aged 4-18, you may also qualify for additional jumpstart funding paid directly to the organization. Start by filling out an application for funding through the jumpstart program.
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