May 30
The Quest for Community Supporters Here at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, we are passionate about the I Choose Dignity movement. We believe in the power that this potential global movement could have. We throw ourselves into inclusion celebrations, where we honor and value people who strive for increased inclusion for all. We drive curriculum-based values home […]
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May 10
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” ~ Jane Jacobs […]
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May 4
Let’s Start at the Very Beginning, Because it’s a Very Good Place to Start A few weeks back, I walked into Working Adults Learning Empowering Skills (WALES) on a totally unrelated issue, and was captivated by what was happening in the large common room. I found a spot along the back wall, slightly […]
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April 30
Neighbourhood-based work is a quirky thing. It can be hard to determine effectiveness. In a world where there are terms like Return on Investment and Key Performance Indicators, a free community event for people within a specific neighbourhood can seem inconsequential. Except, time and again, it is in the simplicity of sharing common interests, experiences […]
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April 22
Lace up your sneakers, warm up your arm and dawn your best retro gear! Dodgeball is coming to Stanley Park. On May 29th, Stanley Park Community Centre will be home to some epic ducks, dips, dodges and dives. If you’re between 12-25 years old, join us in this FREE tournament for the ages. Bring a […]
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April 15
As National Volunteer Week comes to an end, the appreciation we feel for our volunteers is endless. Organizations like ours really thrive on giving and caring people. Without your inspiring drive to help others, our community wouldn’t be nearly as rich as it is. Brittany Buko, a Laurier student who volunteers with our Waterloo Open Space, had […]
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April 12
This past Friday, we took the Pledge to End Bullying. [soliloquy id=”2792″] In concert with CTV Kitchener, Bell Media, Kool FM and KFun, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region joined hands with many organizations across the region to support The Pledge to End Bullying. With local dignitaries on hand, including the City of Kitchener’s Ward 10 Councillor Sarah […]
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February 26
It is that time of year where we stop and think about all the cool stuff we have been up to! And it is often with heartfelt thanks to granting organisations, like the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation, that these amazing opportunities are possible! These two particular […]
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February 12
I was fortunate to spend last Saturday morning with a group of amazing parents and support providers listening to an even more amazing speaker, Dave Hingsburger. For those not familiar with his work, Dave is a support provider/director/consultant/lecturer/author and – to this girl, at least – guru in the field of disability. One of his […]
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November 24
“How did it get so late so soon?” ~Dr. Seuss Even with the shortened daylight hours, there are lots of ways to get outside! Check out all the free and low cost family skate options around the Region in December and beyond – click here to see a listing of all the available options! A […]
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