OVER 2,300 PEOPLE IN WATERLOO REGION ARE UNHOUSED
OUR COMMUNITY
"Being here is like starting over. It helps being around people who have been through the same thing - it's life."
Resident - Barb, 35
“Thank you for helping out the people working on doing good and getting themselves better so they can move on and help each other.”
Resident - Charles, 46
WHAT IS A BETTER TENT CITY?
A village of 42 cabins on Ardelt Ave. in Kitchener supporting over 50 chronically unsheltered residents of our region to live with dignity and access to essential supports on a path to stable housing
SUPPORTING SERVICES
On-site programming includes:
addictions counseling and opioid replacement therapy
supporting residents to participate in volunteer and work opportunities
communication and conflict resolution skill building
SUPPORT US
WE ARE A REGISTERED CHARITY AND ABLE TO ISSUE TAX RECEIPTS FOR DONATIONS, AND ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
A Better Tent City gratefully acknowledges financial support from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. This support is giving us newfound stability, which significantly helps our efforts to make life better for A Better Tent City residents and visitors.
Thanks to Alair Homes for donating all of the contract management for the construction of our kitchen and shared space, as well as producing the video to promote A Better Tent City
