Cambridge Shelter Corporation - The Bridges

03/17/2026

May your home always be too small to hold all your friends. Today and every day may the luck of the Irish smile upon you.

03/16/2026

Once again our special friends at Stance Health Care held a priority needs collection for the folks being supported at Bridges and BridgeCare. We are so grateful the donations were of mainly new items, ensuring that almost everything donated can be used almost immediately. A huge thank you to Stance Health Care, their staff and clients who continue to support our efforts to end homelessness.

03/15/2026

03/14/2026

The annual Hockey Helps the Homeless, Waterloo Region is back and with an expanded roster of events for you to enjoy. On March 8, the KW Titans held a Sock Drop to collect warm socks for the six charity partners. The charity golf tournament is moving from June to Saturday, September 12 at the Craigowan Golf Course in Woodstock. And fan favourite Puck Drop lunch will return on Friday, September 18th at the Navy Club in Waterloo. You can help support the efforts of Hockey Helps the Homeless by registering a team, joining our 17th team roster, or sponsoring a pennant. Check out HHTH at https://www.facebook.com/HHTHWR.

03/13/2026

It is said that music is the universal language of mankind. The Bridges’ Music Therapy Program provides individuals an opportunity to learn or enhance their skills with a musical instrument. After many years of use, we currently need replacement instruments. We require acoustic guitars, a small electric keyboard, tambourines, and bongo or personal drums. If you can help, please contact [email protected].

03/12/2026

We are so fortunate to have so many generous donors who give monthly, annually, or even just once! Recently we received a donation for $5000! As we transition from an incredibly cold winter, this donation will go a long way in meeting our needs. From the smallest smile on the street to a cash donation, these gestures towards those experiencing homelessness reflect a caring community. Many thanks to all who give to those who need it most.

03/11/2026

Small gifts, big impact! Even a modest monthly donation to Cambridge Shelter Corporation helps us to stretch our resources. Your donation each month supports programs and services which help individuals to exit homelessness and reconnect with their communities. To join our amazing group of monthly donors, visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/70588.

03/10/2026

BridgeCare is open and tours can be arranged for interested groups and individuals. Recently, we welcomed Dr. Matt Strauss, MP Kitchener South - Hespeler and members of Supportive Housing Advocacy Waterloo Region (SHAWR) Cathy Baer and Deb Schlichter. BridgeCare is a first-of-its kind program in our region, designed specifically to support individuals who are both medically fragile and are experiencing homelessness. Originally launched in 2021 as a COVID-19 isolation centre at the request of the Region of Waterloo, the program has since evolved into a vital recuperative care facility that fills a critical gap in our healthcare and shelter systems. In addition to having a full-time nurse on site, the individuals supported at BridgeCare are assigned a housing worker shortly after admission. As with all programs and services provided by Cambridge Shelter, BridgeCare is focused on helping individuals exit homelessness.

03/09/2026

Challenge yourself to Walk to Change the Conversation about homelessness. This virtual challenge highlights the importance of getting involved in a cause you care about. It's completely free to register but we encourage you to raise $100 to earn a $10 gift card as a thank you. Team up with your friends, family, pets or neighbours to take this walk anywhere, on your own time, and at your own pace. All funds raised by our walkers will directly support the services offered at The Bridges, Waterloo Region’s only permanent emergency shelter for adult men experiencing homelessness. Using a “Housing First” model, The Bridges focuses on helping individuals to overcome the barriers that hamper their move to appropriate and permanent housing. Your help is critical as we work to address the many issues confronting individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.

03/08/2026

Every year on this date many countries, include Canada, celebrate International Women’s Day. From its beginnings on March 8, 1857, when female textile workers marched to protest unfair working conditions and rights for women to 1975 when the day was formally recognized by the United Nations, International Women’s Day is a day of unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action.

03/08/2026

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. Don't forget to adjust your clocks when you go to bed tonight.

03/07/2026

As the snow melts and the sidewalks clear, we are all getting outside more often. This month, as you engage in outdoor activities, challenge yourself to join our Walk to Change the Conversation. There is no set timeline. No designated route. Just walk when and where you choose. Walk with your friends, your family, your pets. All funds raised will directly support programs at The Bridges. We are opening registration on March 13th so that our students can fundraise during March Break.