A Better Tent City

04/29/2026

A Better Tent City is an initiative that began in 2020 to help homeless individuals transition to stable housing initiated by the collaboration of Ron Doyle, Nadine Green and Jeff Willmer. And here we are years later still supporting the most vulnerable. Lifting them up.

We envision a time when the right to housing is truly understood as a human right and everyone has access to a safe, supported and respectful alternative to living rough.

The values that direct us are compassion, respect, dignity and hope. This is a place of healing and caring. Together we are truly changing lives for the better.

"Being here is like starting over. It helps being around people who have been through the same thing - it's life." (a resident)

“If I didn't have my cabin I would be out on the street, sleeping under stairwells in apartment buildings. I am grateful for every night that I get to sleep in my bed.” (a resident)

Thank you for your support.

04/15/2026

Wondering what to do with your old garbage bin?
A Better Tent City can use your old garbage bin.

49 Ardelt Ave Kitchener, near Ottawa and Homer Watson.

But it must be in reasonable condition.

75 Litres / 20 gallons size, no lids needed
No green bins

Please contact Brad to arrange a drop off time [email protected]

04/09/2026

A Better Tent City can use your old garbage pail.

But it must be in good condition, and not the large tall ones.
Our volunteers must lift these when they are packed full.

75 Litres / 20 gallons size, no lids needed.
No green bins.

Please contact Brad to arrange a drop off time [email protected]

04/07/2026

A Better Tent City is an initiative that began in 2020 to help homeless individuals transition to stable housing initiated by the collaboration of Ron Doyle, Nadine Green and Jeff Willmer. And here we are 5 years later still supporting the most vulnerable. Lifting them up.

We envision a time when the right to housing is truly understood as a human right and everyone has access to a safe, supported and respectful alternative to living rough.

The values that direct us are compassion, respect, dignity and hope. This is a place of healing and caring. Together we are truly changing lives for the better.

"Being here is like starting over. It helps being around people who have been through the same thing - it's life."... (from a resident)

02/20/2026

💙 Happy Family Day from the Kitchener Rotary Club 💙

Wishing everyone a warm and meaningful Family Day from all of us at the Kitchener Rotary Club! 💛

Family Day is all about caring for one another — and that spirit of family extends throughout our community.

In that spirit, we’re celebrating a successful hygiene drive in support of our friends at Better Tent City . Thanks to the incredible generosity of our members, we collected 372 essential hygiene items! From toothbrushes and toothpaste to towels, razors, shampoo, and other everyday necessities, these simple items will make a meaningful difference.

A special thank you to Rotarian Neil, Chair of our ABTC Committee, pictured here delivering the donations — turning compassion into action. 👏

When we come together, even small acts add up to something powerful.

01/30/2026

01/19/2026

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01/12/2026

Toesty Toes Waterloo Region Fund held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation is a wonderful supporter of A Better Tent City. You have enabled us to share warm winter socks with hundreds of people experiencing homelessness each year. Thank you so much for your ongoing assistance as we find ways to stabilize the lives of so many people. It is truly appreciated.

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12/30/2025

A Better Tent City is supported by the CJ Moore Memorial Phoenix Fund held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation. wrcf.ca.

Thank you for your support. It is appreciated. abettertentcity.org

12/17/2025

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Thank you for all your support. It is truly appreciated.

12/15/2025

Every moment at A Better Tent City is a reminder of resilience and community. 💙 From shared meals to heartfelt conversations, it’s the little things that make a big impact.

Will you help more of our residents receive dignified living, and allow them to continue to access essential supports on a path to stable housing?

Please give as generously as you are able to, to help more people.

Donate today ABetterTentCity.org canadahelps.org/en/charities/a-better-tent-city-waterloo-region/ E-transfer with your name and address to [email protected] Send a Cheque payable to A Better Tent City c/o 56 Duke St. W. Kitchener, ON N2H 3W7