November 15
Our friends at Habitat For Humanity Waterloo Region are looking for people with lived experience of disability to join their Board of Directors. Like with many Boards, Habitat Waterloo Region are looking for diverse voices to join their Board to help guide the organization. The families and communities served by Habitat Waterloo Region are diverse […]
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November 7
In September our executive director, Al Mills, and a person we support appeared before the City of Kitchener Council, asking the council to pass a motion that urges Ontario to raise the amount a person receives on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). The ODSP rate increase advocacy motion passed unanimously, and can be read here: […]
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October 10
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Wednesday, October 18 at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., Kitchener) and have your windshield chip repaired for FREE ($100 value), with a donation to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Donations can be made by cash, credit or […]
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May 30
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Wednesday, June 14 at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., Kitchener) and have your windshield chip repaired for FREE ($100 value), with a donation to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Donations can be made by cash, credit or […]
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April 14
During the winter of 2018, I took my 2-year-old daughter for a checkup after we had some concerns with her health. Later that year, she was diagnosed with severe Autism (autism spectrum disorder – ASD). As a new parent and someone who didn’t know anything about Autism, I had this sudden rush of different emotions […]
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April 13
Like many, the Covid pandemic drastically impacted Extend-A-Family. Instead of gathering together in-person, we gathered virtually. Instead of running in-person events like Walk or Wheel, events were switched to a hybrid model where we joined together virtually. This meant that some of our strongest supporters weren’t able to support us in-person: our volunteers! We […]
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March 24
Get together with your friends and neighbours and face off at the Ball Hockey Tournament, brought to you by Stanley Park Community Association in partnership with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and the City of Kitchener! EVENT DETAILS: Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 Time: 9 a.m., first ball drop at 9:30 a.m. Location: Franklin Public School – Parking […]
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February 28
Join us for Journey from Trauma to Trust: Tools for Caring for Ourselves and Others, a conference presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Every person is on a journey to become a part of a community, where our gifts, talents and whole selves are valued by those around us. However, every person’s journey is uniquely their […]
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