For more than five decades, KW Habilitation has been deeply rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a place where they belong. Our work has always focused on supporting children, youth, adults, and families—especially those with developmental disabilities—through inclusive living options, employment supports, and early learning programs.

A Vision Taking Shape at 878 Frederick Street

Our newest affordable housing development is already becoming a reality. A modern, four-storey building consisting of 18 one- and two-bedroom apartments, this project is designed to be inclusive and accessible to anyone who needs affordable housing.

Walking by the site today, you’ll see walls rising and the structure coming to life. The foundation is strong, the vision is clear—and now we need your help to complete the final stage.

More Than Construction: A Community Model That Works

This project builds on the success of our first affordable housing initiative that opened in 2018. Using our “Neighbour Helping Neighbour” model, we create communities where people supported by KW Habilitation live alongside people from the broader affordable housing waitlist.

The result? Diverse, connected, supportive neighbourhoods where everyone has something to contribute.

Housing is more than a place to sleep. It’s stability. It’s participation. It’s belonging. And when communities are intentionally inclusive, everyone thrives.

Bringing the Project Over the Finish Line

While construction is well underway, the final pieces, the ones that transform a building into a home, still need funding. Your Giving Tuesday donation will help us provide:

• An accessible elevator
• Appliances and window coverings for comfort and privacy in every unit
• Furnishings and equipment for a community room that will bring neighbours together

These touches may seem small, but they are essential in creating dignity, connection, and home.

Why Give?

When you support this project, you’re helping address critical housing challenges facing our region. You’re contributing to a concrete, meaningful solution: one that will strengthen the community for years to come.

You’re also building on KW Habilitation’s trusted legacy of inclusion, innovation, and accountability. Every gift, big or small, moves us closer to opening the doors for our future tenants.

To help our community understand the tangible impact of their generosity, we’ve created donation tiers that show exactly how each contribution supports the new building. A gift of $50 provides a window covering for one unit, ensuring comfort and privacy for a future tenant. A $100 donation helps supply essential appliances, turning an empty space into a functional home. With $500, you can help furnish the shared community room—the heart of the building where neighbours will gather, connect, and build relationships. And for those able to make a transformational gift, $2,500 supports the installation of the building’s elevator, ensuring accessibility for all who call 878 Frederick Street home. Each level of giving builds something real, meaningful, and lasting.

Be Part of Something That Lasts

This Giving Tuesday, you can help create homes, hope, and belonging right here in Waterloo Region.

Together, we can build a community where everyone has a safe and welcoming place to call home.

Join us. Let’s build this together. Donate Today!