Housing Blog
- Stand Out on your Housing Application with a Renter Cover Letter
Adding a Renter Cover Letter could help give landlords insight into why you’d be a great tenant. This summary of the Renter Cover Letter Toolkit by the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) shows you how to create a strong cover letter while protecting yourself from discrimination.
Read More - Understanding Safe Haven Youth Services: A Lifeline for Youth in Crisis
Safe Haven Youth Services is a vital resource for youth aged 12 to 18 in Waterloo Region. We're dedicated to providing support to those facing homelessness with our four key programs.
Read More - Your Voice Matters: Join in Ending Chronic Homelessness
On April 24, the Region of Waterloo Council approved the final report for the official Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. Here's how you can take part in the effort.
Read More - Essential Tips for Comparing Apartments
Explore some of the Renter's Toolkit tips to keep in mind as you search for your next apartment.
Read More - Lutherwood’s Housing Resource Centres: How We Can Help
If you are facing housing instability in Waterloo Region, here's how our Housing Resource Centres can help with eviction prevention and re-housing services.
Read More - 5 Questions Renters Ask About Maintenance and Repairs
Explore 5 questions that every tenant should know the answer to when it comes to the maintenance and repairs of your rental.
Read More - Community Food Programs in Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region has an extensive Community Food Assistance Network of over 120 community programs and agency partners to make sure that you and your family have food on the table over the holidays and throughout the year.
Read More - Navigating Tenant Rights in Waterloo Region
Legal challenges can be hard to navigate on your own. If you or someone you know is struggling with legal issues, there are resources available to help navigate this process.
Read More - Addressing Homelessness: A Spotlight on Waterloo Region's Local Shelters and Fundraiser Initiatives
Discover how local shelters and fundraisers are combating homelessness in Waterloo Region. Learn about the organizations making a difference and find out how you can get involved to support those in need.
Read More - Step-By-Step Guide to Finding Housing Online
The process of searching for housing and finding a place to call home can be challenging, but there are resources and tools available to simplify the process. Use this step-by-step guide to help with your housing search using online resources and strategies.
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