Hope House
Hope House serves vulnerable people in Guelph – the unhoused and housed, the employed and the unemployed, those suffering a new, bewildering setback and those dealing with chronic, more complicated issues of poverty.
Programs and Services
What We Do
Hope House operates and advocates on the belief that poverty, food insecurity, inequality, health and community are all interconnected. We offer services and programs that challenge the stigmas surrounding poverty and allow our community members to maintain their dignity and choice, while simultaneously providing them with tactile skills developed in a community environment, creating long-term skills that facilitate self-sufficiency.
From April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
Hope House have
447
new households registered, including 489 kids
2,988
healthy takeaway breakfasts served
1,600
youth received school supplied filled backpacks
3,297
individuals accessed services
Our Mission
Providing tangible, compassionate assistance and care to those in the Guelph community and abroad through immediate relief and ongoing support with the goal of a greater level of independence.
Our Core Values
Belonging
We offer a community that welcomes and encourages people where they can receive immediate relief and ongoing support.
Dignity
We believe that every person matters and is entitled to self-determination and choice.
Advocacy
We advocate with and amplify the voices of people living in poverty.
Our Annual Events
Hope in The Street
A community-based event that brings music, food and children’s activities to Guelph in a fun, exciting and inclusive way.
Christmas Joy Home Tour
A self guided tour of some of the most beautiful homes in Guelph decorated for the holiday season.
Coldest Night of the Year
A fun-filled, family-friendly fundraiser for hungry, homeless and hurting individuals and families across Canada.