December 1
Dear friend of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, In January 2020, our Board of Directors approved new mission and vision statements for our organization. Through our new mission — Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region champions an inclusive community for all by working with people with disabilities, their networks and the broader community — we are working towards our new vision of a community where […]
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November 6
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) was named one of two recipients of the Manulife Governance Excellence Award at the 2020 Manulife BootCamp on November 5. Executive Director Allan Mills and Board Chair Liz Hedley accepted the 6th annual award virtually on behalf of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. St. John’s Status of Women Council / Women’s Centre was […]
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October 14
At Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR), we envision a community where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions. Foundational to belonging is having a suitable and affordable place to live. For some of the people who use our services, living there successfully requires some support. Affordable housing is a municipal responsibility. The supports to live […]
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June 25
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) is pleased to announce that Courtney Horowitz has accepted the invitation to serve as Director of Operations. “As a valued member of our organization for eight years, Courtney has demonstrated her commitment to building meaningful relationships with the people we serve, our families, our staff and partners,” says Allan Mills, executive […]
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June 24
The 2019-20 Annual Report is filled with stories from staff, people we serve, families and community members alike and is a snapshot of what we’ve been up to over the past year. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s report! Click here to read our Annual Report and excerpts from stories. Click on […]
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June 10
By Kim Sproul, Community Development Manager I like to think of engagement in Community Development as a Venn diagram. In one overlapping circle is the connecting of EAFWR to those we serve. This year, that included Special Sibs (in partnership with Kerry’s Place Autism Services and KidsAbility), On the House (in partnership with Bridges to […]
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June 9
By Kimberly Little, MFTD and LHIN Program Manager I have had more reflective moments around the kind of support I provide to families, specifically to those who have a child with medically complex needs or who are Medically Fragile Technologically Dependent (MFTD) –considering changes in early 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Having to shift the […]
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June 9
By: Theresa and Doug Harrison Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region has been my go-to help for much of my son Will’s life. In August 2019, we learned that my son Will was eligible for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding. When I looked at the forms, my anxiety level turned to panic. I immediately contacted EAFWR and […]
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June 9
There have been so many changes over the past few months due to COVID-19, and families receiving Special Services at Home (SSAH) have felt this impact. Families who previously used their funds for swimming lessons, YMCA memberships and one-on-one time with Direct Support People found themselves at a loss for how to use their SSAH […]
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June 8
The Community Engagement Team engaged in a transformative process as we participated in the development of a team vision. Our newly found vision has guided our work over the last year and we have committed to work in tandem with EAFWR teams to equip and educate while responding and supporting both the organization and the […]
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