News and Updates

Queen Street Commons Café tables and chairs
OTF Grant Supports QSC Café

The Working Centre has received an OTF Grant from the Ontario Government to support the Queen Street Commons Café.

Ahmed and his son Siraj meeting with Ala, a counsellor, during a Money Matters session at The Working Centre in Kitchener, Ontario.
2026 Tax Clinic (for the 2025 Tax Year)

The Working Centre will be offering Income Tax Clinic support for people living on a limited income.  It will begin on March 2nd, 2026. Click the photo above for details.

St Johns Kitchen Dining Hall used as Warming Centre
Overnight Warming Centre Now Open

As a response to this winter’s ongoing cold weather, The Working Centre has opened St. John’s Kitchen as an Overnight Warming Centre.

Line drawing of wine glasses
Terroir of Compassion

Come discuss the many projects of The Working Centre over local food and great wine.

Image of Fr. Greg Boyle speaking at SJU
Cherished Belonging – Fr. Greg Boyle

View Fr. Boyle’s story-telling and reflection nourishing the importance of inclusion, non-violence, unconditional loving kindness, and compassionate acceptance.