Starling Housing Services

04/03/2026

This is a reminder that with the exception of our 24/7 services, our Employment and Housing offices will be closed Friday, April 3 and Monday April 6 for the holiday weekend.

To book an appointment with us, please reach out to us online at 👉 www.starlingcs.ca/contact-us

To those of you celebrating, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy Easter!! 🐰

03/19/2026

03/08/2026

Happy to the remarkable women of all intersecting identities within our community, at Starling, and around the world!

The Give To Gain Campaign inspires us to champion generosity and collaboration, because when we give, we gain.

Share this post to show your support of International Women’s Day and gender equality. 💜

02/23/2026

The Kitchener 2051 draft Official Plan will be released for community review and your voice is needed. Join an upcoming pop-up event and share your ideas on housing, transportation, and community services.

📅 Feb 24: Doon Pioneer Park CC
📅 Feb 25: Victoria Hills CC
📅 Feb 26: Bridgeport CC All events: 4–7 p.m.

Learn more on our blog post at:

Kitchener is planning for the future, and as our community looks ahead to welcoming as many as 450,000 residents by 2051, the city is developing a new Official Plan called Kitchener 2051. It’s a community-built plan, and your voice is needed for the final steps.

02/17/2026

Wishing a Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating!

Happy Lunar New Year 🧧

Wishing a joyful Year of the Horse to everyone celebrating in KW and around the world. May this year bring strength, progress, and new opportunities for you and your loved ones. 🐎✨

02/17/2026

This Tuesday marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. To those of you celebrating, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed and generous Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem!

01/20/2026

Our next online housing search support session is on Thursday, January 22, at 2pm.

By joining in on our Search Support Sessions, participants will become more familiar with tools and successful strategies for obtaining market rent housing in the Waterloo Region.

Register online at: https://ow.ly/uvRv50XZSas

01/15/2026

📣 Weather Update: Office Closure

Due to the inclement weather, all of our offices and programs will be closed today, with the exception of our 24/7 services at Safe Haven Youth Services.

To book an appointment with us, please reach out to us online at 👉 www.starlingcs.ca/contact-us

Stay safe and warm! ❄️💙

01/12/2026

Thanks to Gemini Motors for being a Pennant Sponsor at our 12th Annual Tournament back in October. We appreciate your support.

In the photo: Rob Way from our HHTH Waterloo Region volunteer committee, Matt McKnight - Dealer Principal, Chris Restagno - New Vehicle Manager, and Wayne Paddick, CEO Cambridge Shelter.

House of Friendship - oneROOF - Starling Housing Services - YWCA KW - Cambridge Shelter Corporation - The Bridges - The Working Centre

12/31/2025

With the exception of our 24/7 services, our offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026. To book an appointment, please visit us online at www.starlingcs.ca/contact-us

Happy New Year! We'll see you in 2026! 🎉

12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating! We hope the light of Kwanzaa fills your home with happiness.