August 26
See the original letter here. Hourly Rate for Safe Management & First Aid Training As of April 1, 2017 EAFWR employees who provide direct support (FamilyHome Providers, Direct Support People, etc.) will be paid an hourly rate of $15.42 via direct deposit for completing the following training: Crisis Prevention by Safe Management: applies to 12-hour certification and 6-hour re-certification […]
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August 10
Believe in a community where everyone belongs? Be a #ChampionForBelonging at WALK-OR-WHEEL 2017! On Sunday October 1st, from 9:30 am -1 pm, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is hosting our largest fundraiser of the year. Raise funds, walk, run or wheel in support of inclusion and belonging for people with disabilities and their families. Guest host – KW’s own champion […]
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August 2
Join us at this year’s Match Celebration! On Saturday October 21st, 2017, from 2-4:30pm, join us at Breithaupt Centre to celebrate Direct Support People matching with families and people Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region serves. Swim, play games and chat with others, as we take the afternoon to appreciate all of the work you have done for […]
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July 14
How Direct Support is more than just support While many of our blog posts tend to be about our Community Development team moving and shaking throughout Waterloo Region, we have some pretty incredible things going on behind the scenes. For example, one of the biggest roles Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region fills in our community is resource navigation. Our […]
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June 20
Thank you for saying Count Me In! I Choose Dignity’s 5th Annual Count Me In! March was a huge success. On Thursday June 8th, 2017, more than 350 Waterloo Region residents marched in solidarity, claiming that their rightful place in a community where everyone belongs. This year’s march focused on being a disability pride event, and it certainly […]
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June 16
This link should redirect to: https://www.eafwr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2016-17-EAFWR-Annual-report-DIGITAL.pdf
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June 16
Neighbour’s Day and Ball Hockey building community Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s Community Development team has hosted community-driven ball hockey tournaments for several years, but 2017 was special.
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May 31
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will be holding its Annual General Meeting at noon on June 17, 2017 at 91 Moore Street in Kitchener, Ontario. Please let us know if you are planning on attending by e-mailing reception@eafwr.on.ca or calling 519-741-0190 ext. 0. The 2016-17 Annual Report will be available for distribution at the end […]
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May 19
The Board of Directors of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, with a mix of melancholy and gratitude, announces Maria de Boer’s retirement as Executive Director, effective September 15, 2017. Maria has played a critical role in the development and success of this organization since May of 1984. We will miss her wisdom, ingenuity and her inspiring leadership, […]
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May 14
Community Skillshare Kitchen brings community and food together This past Spring, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region reached out to a local chef to collaborate on a Community Skillshare Kitchen. All over the world, memories are made through time spent together in kitchens, and by enjoying the fruits of the labour of cooking. Growing out of the idea that […]
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