June 8
EAFWR’s Summer Program is made possible with the support, funding and generosity of Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation and the Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation. By Evan Hoffmann, On-Site Director/Coordinator Summer Program 2019 was definitely one to remember. We had a number of changes take place. We welcomed Ron Trajano as the new Director of Programs, who did a […]
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June 8
By Kim Sproul, Community Development Manager What an exciting year it has been for Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things! This time last year, we were just starting on our supported employment project, made possible with a Seed grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation. It went on to become a HUGE success! We employed 5 people with disabilities as […]
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June 8
By Ben Sauder, Adult & Community Groups Coordinator For the past couple of years, the Community Groups, formerly the Adult Respite Fun Groups, has developed into a Passport fee for service opportunity for individuals to meet new people with similar interests, increase independence and enhance community safety skills. One of the major changes that has […]
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June 8
Ottneil’s Story Ottneil, or Otty as he prefers, started attending WALES only a few years ago, back in 2017. He is very outgoing, kind and has a love of travel. Otty has a great sense of humour, a love of nature and a very artistic side. He has made many friends within WALES and is […]
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June 8
Sandeep’s Story Sandeep has been coming to WALES since 2017. Before Sandeep was connected with WALES, she had little connection in the community where she was independent and able to use her gifts. She now continues to be an honest, organized, decisive and focused woman who is determined to create a life built around her […]
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June 3
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region acknowledges and recognizes the devastating incidents that have taken place in recent weeks, including the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, and the harm done to Christian Cooper. We also recognize the legacy of anti-Black racism and systemic racism, and the social injustice that causes trauma, social inequalities […]
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April 24
April 19 to 25 marks National Volunteer Week. Throughout the week, we’ve been saying #CheersToVolunteers and highlighting the contributions of volunteers at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region #BetterTogetherWR includes those who have volunteered their time at EAFWR. Whether it’s been helping out at a fundraising or community event like Block Party or Neighbours Day, lending a helping […]
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February 24
Important Notice After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone our 2020 DSP Conference, Cultivating community: Helping you grow to help others belong, that was scheduled for April 17 and 18, 2020. This decision was made for the health and safety of conference attendees and workshop speakers and is based on recommendations from […]
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February 6
Get together with your friends and neighbours and face off at the 7th Annual Ball Hockey Tournament, brought to you by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and OnSide Athletics and part of Neighbours Day Extravaganza! EVENT DETAILS: Date: Saturday June 13th, 2020 Time: 9 a.m., first ball drop at 9:30 a.m. Location: Stanley Park Community Centre – Parking […]
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January 7
Autism Direct Funding is granted through a joint initiative between Developmental Services Resource Centre – Waterloo Region (DSRC) and Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR). Families may be eligible to receive up to $500 in funding (e.g. for summer camp fees, 1:1 support, respite or a skill development program). The funding is for programs occurring between April 1, […]
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