"Benjamin Road is a wonderful and unique place to be. The team here truly believes in the work that we do and the youth that we serve. Working with the incredible group of coworkers and youth has taught me so much about compassion, kindness, and resiliency. The youth we work with come to us at their most vulnerable and through their hard work grow so much. Supporting our youth is a huge honour and I feel lucky to be a part of their journey towards mental wellness." — Nevena Rakic, Child and Youth Worker II
"I love the connection and equality I feel within Lutherwood’s housing teams. The environment is welcoming, and the leadership is friendly. There is room for personal growth, and I’ve been able to follow my passion. Supporting the First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples in Waterloo Region has brought meaning to my life. I can offer cultural teachings and walk alongside participants through various periods of their lives. Above all, Lutherwood has given me a sense of belonging and accepts me for who I am. What more could someone ask for?" — Clarence Cachagee, Indigenous Housing Specialist/Housing Support Worker
"Lutherwood is a place where you get to bring your whole self to work every single day. I’ve been given the guidance and resources to grow professionally, and I feel inspired by my team of HR professionals who are passionate about supporting our staff to best serve our clients. Everyone brings something special and unique, while sharing the common goal of strengthening lives in our community. I feel very lucky that Lutherwood is part of my journey, and I couldn’t ask for a better organization to be a part of." — Beth Duffy, Human Resources Assistant
"It’s so great to work for an organization that truly cares for its employees. I have been working at Lutherwood for more than two years. It’s been an amazing experience to be part of such significant technology infrastructure projects during this period, and I feel respected and valued for what I bring to Lutherwood." — Meral Isilak, Information Technology Systems Analyst
"I started volunteering at Lutherwood to help a friend and I fell in love with the organization and its mission. It feels like a big family and that is reflected in our work. I was able to refer friends to our services and they got the help they needed. I see every day how much we impact our community. We make a difference in people’s lives and it is a privilege to be a part of it." — Marta Fukasawa, Development Assistant, Foundation
"I was fortunate to connect with Lutherwood when the company I was working with closed 22 years ago. As part of the readjustment committee, I helped place my former coworkers and as a result became employed by Lutherwood. Over the years I have had the pleasure of helping countless clients move forward with their lives in a more positive way. Everyone cares about being here and they love what they are doing! I wish Lutherwood continued success!" — Shelley Johnston, Program Data Lead