$101,000 raised by Hockey Helps the Homeless
We want to thank Hockey Helps the Homeless for being a game changer and raising $101,000 this year for five local homeless support charities, including Lutherwood's Safe Haven. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the estimated 3,500 people who will experience homelessness in Kitchener-Waterloo this year!
Hockey Helps the Homeless is an annual tournament in Kitchener-Waterloo Region where men and women get a chance to play with hockey greats and raise funds to help the homeless in our community.
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