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February 5

Waterloo Region Developmental Services Agencies Facing Funding Shortfalls While Families Face Long Waitlists For Critical Supports

Click here to read a PDF version of this press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WATERLOO REGION DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AGENCIES FACING FUNDING SHORTFALLS WHILE FAMILIES FACE LONG WAITLISTS FOR CRITICAL SUPPORTS Over 1,500 persons with developmental disabilities on the wait list for supported living, community support and crisis placement across Waterloo Region KITCHENER, ON | FEBRUARY […]

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December 3

With your support, we can partner together to make change that matters in our community

Dear Friend of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, At Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, we envision a community where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions. With your partnership, we are making this vision a reality. Your support has provided equitable access to vital programs that help foster relationships, create belonging, and build community networks. Your donations led […]

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October 16

FREE Windshield Chip Repair – All-Brite Glass & Tint – October 19

All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Saturday October 19 from 9am-1pm at All-Brite Glass & Tint and have your windshield chip repaired for FREE ($100 value), with a donation to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Donations can be made by cash, credit or cheque, and […]

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August 7

Join us for Walk-or-Wheel 2024, a fundraiser in support of EAFWR!

Believe in a community where everyone belongs? Join us at WALK-OR-WHEEL 2024, a fundraiser in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Learn More and Register as a Team or Participant From September 21 – October 4, 2024, you are invited to participate in Walk-or-Wheel (WOW) 2024, an EAFWR event that will raise money and awareness to support the […]

July 3

2023-24 Annual Report

Our 2023-24 Annual Report is here! This report is filled with stories put together by our team that share Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s impact over the past year. Some of these stories are about you and the people and families we support. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s report! Read the 2023-24 Annual […]

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May 17

Neighbours Extravaganza Cornhole Tournament 2024

By: Kim Sproul, Community Development Manager Here at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, we are super pumped when we get to work directly with self-advocates who are interested in hosting and running their own events. Whether for fun, learning or celebration, we are just happy to be along for the ride. Coming up on June 1st, we […]

FREE Windshield Chip Repair – All-Brite Glass & Tint – May 16 thumbnail

May 5

FREE Windshield Chip Repair – All-Brite Glass & Tint – May 16

All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Thursday May 16 at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., Kitchener) and have your windshield chip repaired for FREE ($100 value), with a donation to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Donations can be made by cash, credit or […]

December 19

Canada Disability Benefit

The legislation was passed in June of 2023 and the regulations are in development with the federal government promising a high level of stakeholder engagement. The Disability Community (led by organizations such as Inclusion Canada and Disability without Poverty) have demanded that the regulations be co-created with people who will access the benefit. The CDB […]

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December 12

Ontario Developmental Services Need #5ToSurvive

This is an effort led by Community Living Ontario to urge the province to provide cost of living increases to our budgets. The message addresses the cost of living increases we’ve seen over the last 30 years and the flatlined budgets we have been working with. There are several Developmental Services Organizations in Ontario that […]

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December 6

With your support, we can create more opportunities for belonging in our community

Dear Friend of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, Thanks to your generosity, we have grown our Community Development Initiatives across Waterloo Region. Your donations demonstrate your partnership with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region as together, we champion an inclusive community where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions. Our organization identified a new set of values which […]

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