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December 2

With your support, we can partner together to build a community where everyone is welcomed and valued

Dear Friend, At Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, we believe in a simple but powerful vision: a community where everyone belongs and is valued for their unique contributions. Thanks to your generosity, this vision is becoming reality every day. Your support has opened doors for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families—creating spaces where isolation turns into […]

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December 1

December 2025 Days of Significance

Dear EAFWR Community, December is a month filled with meaningful observances and celebrations. From honouring inclusion on the International Day for Persons with Disabilities and reaffirming global equality on Human Rights Day, to celebrating the light and traditions of Hanukkah, the renewal of the Winter Solstice, the joy of Christmas, and the community spirit of Kwanzaa—these […]

October 2

October 2025 Days of Significance

Dear EAFWR Community, October is a month rich with reflection, celebration, and cultural recognition. Together, we recognize Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Islamic Heritage Month, and Latin American Heritage Month, while also gathering in community to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, Thanksgiving, and Diwali. Each of these observances invites us to learn, embrace diversity, and strengthen […]

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September 4

September 2025 Days of Significance

Dear EAFWR Community, With September comes the beginning of fall, and Days of Significance that bring renewal, celebration, reflection and remembrance. This month, we highlight Rosh Hashanah, Durga Puja and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Rosh Hashanah – September 22 – 24 Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, celebrating the anniversary of the world’s creation and humanity’s relationship […]

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July 25

NEWS RELEASE: Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region invests OTF Grant into pre-employment knowledge and skill-building opportunities

July 25, 2025 NEWS RELEASE Kitchener, ON – On Friday, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) welcomed members of the public to celebrate their Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant. Local MPP Aislinn Clancy was on hand to congratulate staff and participants and hear more about how a $167,500 Resilient Communities grant has been invested into providing pre-employment […]

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June 20

Applications Now Open for Canada Disability Benefit!

By: Allan Mills, Executive Director On June 20, 2025, applications open for the Canada Disability Benefit! We have been waiting for the launch of this benefit for a long time. For some background, see our blog post from March 12th. We strongly encourage you to apply (if you haven’t) for the Disability Tax Credit. This […]

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June 6

June 2025 Days of Significance

Dear EAFWR Community, For the month of June, we invite you to join us to recognize several important Days of Significance that bring reflection, celebration and connection. This month, we highlight Pride Month, Eid ul-Adha, National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. Pride Month Pride Month is held in June. We proudly stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community — […]

May 1

May 2025 Days of Significance

Dear EAFWR Community, As we enter the month of May, we invite you to join us in reflecting, celebrating, and learning through several important observances: MMIWG2S Awareness Day, Community Living Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Asian and South Asian Heritage Month. May 5 – National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirit People […]

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April 1

April 2025 Days of Significance

Dear EAFWR Community, As we step into April, we recognize several important Days of Significance that bring awareness, celebration, and reflection. This month, we highlight World Autism Awareness Day, Bengali New Year/Tamil New Year/Vaisakhi, Easter, and Earth Day. April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day A day to increase understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals […]

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February 19

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 2025 DSP & Self-Advocacy Conference

Thank you for your interest! Registration is now closed for our conference. Join us on April 4 and 5, 2025 for Voices in Action: Empowering Inclusive Change Together, a conference for self-advocates and direct support people, presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. This year’s conference will focus on helping participants develop and nurture the critical skill […]

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