Welcome Spaces

The Region of Waterloo offers in-person support at three Welcome Space locations for people who need to access certain Community Services programs. When you arrive in a Welcome Space, knowledgeable, helpful staff will greet you.

Support is available at each location for:

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Welcome Space locations and hours

150 Main Street, Cambridge, ON N1R 6P9

  • Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Enter through the main building entrance. The Welcome Space is on the first floor.
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20 Weber Street East, Kitchener, ON N2H 1C3

  • Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Enter through the main building entrance. The Welcome Space is on the first floor.
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99 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 4V3

  • Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Enter through the main building entrance. The Welcome Space is on the first floor.
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Welcome Space Closures

The Welcome Spaces are closed on the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • Family Day
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday 
  • Victoria Day
  • Canada Day
  • Civic Holiday
  • Labour Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Remembrance Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day

In the event of an unexpected closure, a notice will be posted at the top of this page. 

Contact information

Call: 519-883-2100 | TTY: 519-575-4608
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Need help with your income taxes? The Region of Waterloo hosts free tax clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible people who need help. If you are a client of Region of Waterloo Community Services or a senior (60+), with:
- a modest income and
- a simple tax situation
you can get help with your income taxes at a Welcome Space. 

Download the 2025 Income Tax Clinics Information Sheet (PDF) to find out if you are eligible and what you need to do.

The clinics will run between March 3 and April 30, 2025 and will be open for walk-ins between 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, Monday to Friday (closed holidays).

Find other tax clinic locations that may be more convenient for you on the Government of Canada's website.

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