At Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW), every year brings new challenges, new opportunities, and countless stories of hope. We are proud to share our 2025–2026 Annual Impact Report, a reflection of what we accomplished together with the support of our donors, volunteers, partners, staff, and community.
On Thursday June 25th, Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) was honored to welcome a sold-out audience to the premiere of Unhoused, Unheard and Unbroken, a powerful short documentary shining a light on the growing issue of older adult homelessness in Waterloo Region.
On Saturday, June 20, SHOW welcomed residents, neighbors, donors, staff, volunteers, Board members, and community supporters to our Community BBQ & Open House for an afternoon centered around connection, conversation, and community.
Held at our Erb Street location, the event was created as an opportunity to bring people together in a relaxed and welcoming environment and to open our doors to those interested in learning more about supportive housing and the work happening right here in Waterloo.
Recently, SHOW resident Janet shared her story with CBC News, offering a powerful and personal perspective on what housing means later in life.
A recent news story highlighted a reality that many in our community may find surprising: older adults are now the fastest-growing group experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region. The article featured Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) and explored the increasing number of older adults struggling to find stable housing in our community.
On June 5, we were pleased to welcome volunteers from Dillon Consulting to SHOW’s seniors supportive housing building at 144 Erb Street for a meaningful day of giving back.
Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) was proud to partner with Conestoga College’s Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice program on a research project exploring supportive housing through the perspectives of staff. Using focus groups with both frontline employees and supervisors, the project examined what staff see as the key markers of success within permanent supportive housing and how those successes are experienced day to day.
Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) was pleased to partner with students from Wilfrid Laurier University on a qualitative research project exploring local perceptions of supportive housing and the experiences, beliefs, and attitudes that shape community understanding. The project focused on examining how supportive housing is viewed at the neighborhood level and identifying opportunities to strengthen relationships between SHOW and the broader community.
Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) was proud to partner with Conestoga College’s Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice program on a capstone research project exploring how supportive housing influences resident well-being over time. Using surveys and one-on-one interviews with SHOW residents, the project examined three key indicators of personal well-being: independence, self-efficacy, and social connectedness.
At Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW), we know that housing is more than four walls and a roof—it is the beginning of rebuilding stability, connection, and hope.
