June 15
COMMUNITY RALLY TO OFFER SAFE SPACE FOR LGBTQ For Immediate Release – attachment for download KITCHENER- With marchers readying for Thursday’s Count Me In rally, many are still gripping with the tragedy this past weekend in Orlando. “While the I Choose Dignity Count Me In rally is a celebration of our […]
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June 7
Waterloo Classic – Mya DeBrouwer of Your Neighbourhood Credit Union shares with us her running story I started running when I was 35 as a way to lose weight and to stay in shape. I was not particularly athletic, but what I lacked in athleticism I made up for with grit! I joined a group […]
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June 2
COMMUNITY RALLY INVITES WATERLOO REGION TO CHOOSE DIGNITY, INCLUSION For Immediate Release KITCHENER, June 2, 2016- On June 16th, the fourth annual Count Me In Rally will take to the streets in support of inclusion and dignity. Part of the I Choose Dignity movement and in partnership with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, every […]
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May 30
The Quest for Community Supporters Here at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, we are passionate about the I Choose Dignity movement. We believe in the power that this potential global movement could have. We throw ourselves into inclusion celebrations, where we honor and value people who strive for increased inclusion for all. We drive curriculum-based values home […]
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May 27
Announcement: Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will be holding their Annual General Meeting on June 11, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. at 91 Moore Ave, Kitchener. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. The following proposed change to the corporation’s by-law will also be voted on. Current Bylaw: V.2: Membership 1. Fifty percent of Board members will be […]
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May 16
I Choose Dignity’s Count Me In Rally Focuses on Inclusion in Waterloo Region Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region has a proud history of bringing a variety of I Choose Dignity events to the Waterloo Region.
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May 11
See Sally Run If you’re looking for a blog from a self-motivated, committed, dedicated runner – you have come to the wrong place. I struggle greatly with consistently making time each week to run. In fact, this past Saturday marked my first run in about a week’s time. My excuses are plentiful: my plans for […]
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May 10
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” ~ Jane Jacobs […]
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May 5
Got a chip in your windshield? No problem! Join us Wednesday, May 18th at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., Kitchener) and have your windshield chip repaired for FREE (a $49.95 value) with a donation to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region! Donations made with cash, credit, cheque or through insurance will be accepted. Repairs take place from […]
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May 4
Let’s Start at the Very Beginning, Because it’s a Very Good Place to Start A few weeks back, I walked into Working Adults Learning Empowering Skills (WALES) on a totally unrelated issue, and was captivated by what was happening in the large common room. I found a spot along the back wall, slightly […]
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