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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 […]

July 4

2022-23 Annual Report

Our Annual Report has arrived! Our teams have been putting together stories that share our impact over the last year for the people we support, their families, networks and the wider community. Read the 2022-23 Annual Report

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February 1

A Home Of My Own – New Housing Resource

Our friends at Bridges to Belonging have created a fantastic new resource called “A Home Of My Own: A guide to renting in Ontario and your rights as a tenant”. Covering everything from the essential skills for living on your own to examples of rental agreements, this is a must read for anyone thinking about […]

December 21

Holiday Office Closure

Please be advised that our office will be closed from Friday, December 23rd at 2 p.m., reopening on Tuesday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m. While our essential supports will continue, we will be operating with a reduced team during this time. We encourage you to leave an email or voicemail for your Coordinator, who will […]

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December 9

Virtual Film Screening of “The First Call”

What: The First Call (film screening). Angela Onuora wrote, directed, and produced her first feature film during the lockdown. The First Call tells an evocative story, showing the ripple effects of family dysfunction in the time of COVID19 amidst the craziness of pandemic fatigue. In addition to just being nominated as 1 of 4 finalists […]

December 7

Thank You to the Lyle S Hallman Foundation

We are grateful to the Lyle S Hallman Foundation for their generous support of our upcoming Creating Community Circles program. These groups will provide opportunities for caregivers of children who are waiting for services and supports to connect with one another over shared experiences and engaging activities to form lasting friendships and informal networks of […]

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December 5

Helping to Support an Inclusive Community for All

Dear Friend of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, Last year we celebrated 40 years of investing in a community where belonging and meaningful relationships are available to everyone. While our vision remains elusive for many people in our region, I want to take the time to celebrate what we have grown together. What started as a group […]

December 3

Congratulations to Carmen Sutherland, Winner of the 2022 Maria de Boer Changemaker Award!

We are so pleased to announce Carmen Sutherland the winner of the 2022 Maria de Boer Changemaker Award. This award is given to someone who identifies as disabled/having a disability who makes a positive impact for others in some way to the people and places around them. Her commitment to inclusion and advocacy on behalf […]

November 23

Online Auction Now Open!

Our Online Auction is now open! Be the first to place your bid–we have something for everyone: travel, sporting goods, butter tarts, art, and more! Check out all our fabulous items here and keep your eyes on social media to see what’s trending!

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