Sue smiles with two tenants seated at a table during a holiday gathering, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

Sue, wearing a grey hat and black jacket, helps a young child plant seeds in soil at an outdoor table during a community activity.

Sue smiles while standing beside a person dressed as Santa Claus at a festive indoor holiday event.

Celebrating Sue’s 5th anniversary at Beyond Housing!

As our Community Support Worker, she connects tenants to resources, brings neighbours together, and is always there to listen.

Thank you, Sue — we’re so grateful for everything you do! 💙

Exterior view of The Foundry apartment building in Elmira, a three-storey brick building with a front lawn, windows, and a sign reading “The Foundry” above the entrance.

Black-and-white photo of workers inside a busy Elmira foundry around 1930, with machinery, tools, and light streaming through the industrial space.

This year, we’re celebrating 25 years of building affordable housing in Waterloo Region with a look at our history!

On April 11, 2017, we received the building permit for The Foundry in Elmira. Built on the site of The Elmira Foundry (shown here), this building is now home to 25 households.

A man tends to plants in a garden outside a residential building, with the text “Housing is Health Care – World Health Day 2026” and the Beyond Housing logo overlaid.

Housing is health.

Most Canadians spend 35% to 50% of their income on housing, leading to stress and poorer mental health.

Safe, stable homes mean better health, fewer hospital visits, and stronger communities.

On World Health Day, thank you for helping make that possible.

A sunrise over layered mountain hills casts warm light across the landscape, with the text “Wishing you a joyful Easter!” and the Beyond Housing logo in the foreground.

Happy Easter!

Thank you to our community of supporters who help create homes and hope every day. Because of you, 20 more families will have a safe place to call home this fall, when our Frederick St. project is complete!

Wishing you an Easter full of peace and renewal.

Construction workers frame the upper level of a two-storey affordable housing building while equipment and materials are arranged across a fenced job site.

A construction worker in a hard hat and safety vest looks toward a partially framed two-storey building with exposed wood structure and concrete foundation.

A construction site sign for “New Beginnings – A Place to Call Home” stands in front of an active build where workers continue framing a multi-unit housing project.

New Beginnings in Kitchener is coming to life!

The townhomes are taking shape, and with every step, we’re getting closer to welcoming families home this fall. 💛

Stay tuned for more progress updates.

#AffordableHousing #BuildingTogether

Children stand at an outdoor table filling small pots with soil as part of a spring seed planting activity.

A plastic bin holds labelled seed packets, including marigold and black-eyed Susan, beside small pots and soil for planting.

A young child in a red hat walks across a grassy field holding a paper while other children run ahead during a scavenger hunt.

Yesterday, kids at our Village Road townhomes enjoyed some outdoor fun with a scavenger hunt, seed planting, hot chocolate and Timbits. Thanks to Community Support Worker Sue for organizing the activities! Now all we need is some springtime weather!🌱

Earlier today at 887 Frederick Street in Kitchener. Winter is back, but work continues on our current affordable housing project in partnership with Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. Thank you Zehr Group for keeping us on track.

Reverend Warren Hamp

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Rev. Warren Hamp, whose leadership helped make our first affordable housing project possible.

Read more: beyondhousing.ca/2026/03/02/r...

A worker in high-visibility winter gear sprays black waterproof coating onto exterior concrete foundation walls.

Concrete foundation corner with waterproof membrane and drainage pipe installed along the base in snow.

Gravel is poured along a waterproofed concrete foundation wall as a worker levels the stone in winter conditions.

New Beginnings update!

The wooden forms are off. The waterproof membrane is on.

Next step: framing begins in March!

These homes are taking shape. Follow along:
beyondhousing.ca/2025/12/22/n...

#AffordableHousing #NewBeginnings

A screen displays a welcome message reading “So Glad You Live @ 544 Bridgeport Rd. E.” in the common area.

Tenants sit at round tables watching a slideshow about Thailand projected on a screen in the shared space.

Tenants sit around a table enjoying lunch while watching a slideshow about Afghanistan displayed on a screen in the common room.

From German sausage to samosas, tenants shared dishes from their homelands at 544 Bridgeport’s Multicultural Lunch on Saturday. A slideshow sharing interesting facts about the countries our tenants come from played during lunch. Food. Fun. Friends.

#BuildingCommunity #OneWorld #WaterlooRegion

Tenants sit at round tables watching a slideshow about Thailand projected on a screen in the shared space.

A slideshow slide about El Salvador featuring images of volcanoes and pupusas appears on the screen above seated tenants.

A screen displays a welcome message reading “So Glad You Live @ 544 Bridgeport Rd. E.” in the common area.

From German sausage to samosas, tenants shared dishes from their homelands at 544 Bridgeport’s Multicultural Lunch on Saturday. A slideshow featuring facts about the countries our tenants come from prompted some interesting conversations.

#OneWorld #Community #WaterlooRegion

Graphic for World Social Justice Day showing a woman and two children outside a apartment building with text that reads “Housing is a human right.”

On the World Day of Social Justice, we think of the
women-led households, Indigenous peoples, racialized people and those with disabilities who are disproportionately impacted by housing injustice. Removing systemic barriers is key to building a fairer Canada.

#AffordableHousing #SocialJusticeDay

Group photo of nine nonprofit staff members standing together in front of a brick wall with text reading “Thanks to nonprofits, everybody profits!” and “#NonprofitAppreciationWeek, February 15–21, 2026.”

This week is Nonprofit Appreciation Week, and we want to thank our team. Your care, skill, and commitment make a real difference in our tenants’ lives and in our community.
We’re proud to be part of the nonprofit sector.

#NonprofitAppreciationWeek #ThanksToNonprofitsEveryoneProfits

A diverse group of board members stand together outdoors in front of greenery, smiling for a photo promoting Nonprofit Appreciation Week in Guelph, Wellington, Dufferin and Waterloo Region.

We’re proud to be part of Nonprofit Appreciation Week and thankful for everyone who makes our work possible — especially the dedicated volunteers who serve on our Board and help guide our work. Thank you!

#NonprofitAppreciationWeek #ThanksToNonprofitsEveryoneProfits

A resident in a red sweater smiles while seated at a decorated Valentine’s Day table surrounded by others enjoying the event.

Residents sit and chat around a round table with red tablecloths and heart decorations during a Valentine’s Day gathering in a common room

A resident in a red sweater smiles while seated at a Valentine’s Day table with festive decorations and a quilted wall hanging behind her.

Valentine’s Day dinner at Rockway Village Gardens centred on love, laughter … and lasagna! Tenants organized a delicious Italian-inspired meal followed by an amazing chocolate trifle (because it's not Valentine’s Day without chocolate, yes?)

#Community #HousingMatters #Valentine'sDay

A woman reads with two young children on a couch, reflecting the safe, stable home environment made possible through donor support.

Thanks to our donors, affordable housing is just the start.

At New Beginnings, families like Sadia's who are leaving violence will receive safe homes and ongoing support to rebuild their lives with confidence and dignity.

Read her story in our Annual Report: beyondhousing.ca/wp-content/u...

Three people in winter jackets talk together at a fenced construction site, with partially built building wrapped in blue sheathing visible in the background.

Thanks to Mike Schreiner and Aislinn Clancy of the Green Party of Ontario for visiting our New Beginnings site today.

ED Dan Driedger shared why now is the right time for governments to invest in affordable housing, creating homes that last for decades and jobs for the construction sector.

Frost-covered tree beside a yellow skid-steer loader and snow piles at a construction site before sunrise.

Frost-covered branches frame a bright morning sun and blue sky above a fenced yard and nearby buildings.

Beauty and the Build ❄️

Frosted trees, winter light, and construction at the New Beginnings site. A reminder that even in the coldest months, progress continues.

Every day brings us closer to welcoming families home.

Beyond Housing's Annual General Meeting - January 27, 2026 YouTube video by Beyond Housing

Our AGM video is now live.

Watch highlights from the meeting and the fireside chat, plus some great news: Thanks to our donors, every Frederick St. townhome now meets the “deeply affordable” standard!

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A woman speaks into a microphone while seated on stage beside a moderator holding notes.

Two men stand at a podium, one speaking into a microphone while the other stands beside him with an arm around his shoulder.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Beyond Housing’s AGM. The fireside chat and your kind words meant so much — one attendee said it felt more like a celebration, another called it inspirational. We’re grateful to share this journey with you as we continue Building Together. #AffordableHousing

2026 AGM Registration Page - Beyond Housing Register now for Beyond Housing’s Annual General Meeting Please join us on Tuesday, January 27th at 544 Bridgeport Road E., Kitchener, at 1:30 p.m. **Please submit a separate registration for each per...

Reminder: Beyond Housing’s AGM is coming up on January 27 at 1:30 p.m.

Join us for AGM business and a fireside chat with Martin Buhr, Margaret Nally and Rick Cober-Bauman as we kick off our 25th anniversary year.

Register by Jan 26: beyondhousing.ca/news-events/...

Birthday celebrations at 544 Bridgeport - Beyond Housing Tenants at 544 Bridgeport gathered for an afternoon tea to celebrate the gardens they’ve cared for all year, including the Bridgeport Butterfly Garden.

A fun afternoon at 544 Bridgeport on Friday, January 16.

Tenants marked the building’s fifth anniversary and celebrated birthdays for the year with cake, games and photos from the past 5 years. A great reminder of the community that’s grown here. Photos: beyondhousing.ca/2026/01/19/h...

Side-by-side photos show the New Beginnings construction site before and after a January snowstorm, with exposed footings on one side and the same area covered in fresh snow on the other.

A January snowstorm, before and after ❄️

Construction at New Beginnings keeps moving, even when winter shows up. Visit our photo gallery to see the latest images from the site. We’ll be sharing updates all year as we get closer to welcoming families home.

beyondhousing.ca/2025/12/22/n...

Alt text: Promotional graphic for Beyond Housing’s Annual General Meeting on January 27, 2026, featuring construction equipment at a housing site, the words “Annual General Meeting” and “Building Together,” and the Beyond Housing 25th anniversary logo.

You’re invited! Join us for Beyond Housing’s Annual General Meeting, marking the kickoff of our 25th anniversary year.

Tuesday, January 27 @ 1:30 p.m.
544 Bridgeport Rd E., Kitchener

Everyone is welcome. Please register by Monday, January 26 (seating is limited).
beyondhousing.ca/news-events/...

A New Year’s 2026 party hat sits at a construction site beside text reading “Let’s build something amazing this year” and the Beyond Housing logo.

Happy 2026!Happy 2026!

Construction is underway at New Beginnings, and we’re sharing the journey. Visit our photo gallery for updates and check back often. We’ll be posting photos throughout the year as we get closer to welcoming families home in fall 2026. beyondhousing.ca/2025/12/22/n...

A Christmas wreath with red berries and a bow. The text reads: "Because of you, 258 households have a safe, affordable place to call home this Christmas. Thank you!" The Beyond Housing logo follows.

Thank you for being part of our work this year!

Beyond Housing’s office will be closed for the Christmas holiday from December 24 to January 1, reopening January 2.
Year-end gifts can still be made at www.beyondhousing.ca.

Wishing you a very merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays!

A construction worker in high-visibility clothing installs foundation components within wooden forms at an active building site.

Construction workers set foundation forms and piping across a large excavation area, with snow, safety fencing, and nearby buildings in the background.

Check out the pictures from our New Beginnings site in Kitchener! Excavation and site services are done and work has started on footings and foundations.

Built in partnership with Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, these safe homes will offer stability for families rebuilding their lives.

A group of seniors sit around a round table, smiling and chatting after a holiday meal in a community room.

A senior woman wearing a festive Christmas sweater sits at a table, smiling gently at the camera.

Three adults smile at the camera while seated together at a holiday table, surrounded by festive décor and shared dishes.

An act of kindness made a big difference at Rockway Gardens Village last week. An anonymous donor dropped off $100 for our Christmas Dinner, which meant we didn’t need to charge the usual $5 per person.

Thanks to this this generous neighbour for making the season a little brighter for everyone!

Two side-by-side photos show a sparsely assembled Christmas tree before decorating and, after some teamwork, a fully decorated tree with ornaments, lights, two smiling women in festive shirts, and a small dog in a purple jacket.

A bit of a Charlie Brown Christmas tree moment at 544 Bridgeport this year! The tree stand broke, but Alfred and Dennis whipped up a clever fix using a table pedestal. Thanks to this creative team for keeping the holiday spirit shining.

A lit candle and a white rose sit on a reflective surface beside text marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, with the Beyond Housing logo below.

On December 6, we honour the women lost at l’École Polytechnique and all who continue to face violence.

Our New Beginnings project with Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region will soon give 20 families a secure place to rebuild.

Grateful for everyone walking alongside us in this work.