June 4
The most important thing I learned from my time with FamilyHome: It Depends. This seems to be the most common answer to many questions because every situation is so vastly different. My experience being a student and working with the FamilyHome team has been wonderful in many different ways. But the thing that has made […]
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May 27
“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” – Jane Howard By: Terral McBay If Best Kept Secrets stay secret, they lose their value because no one knows about them. One of the things we’ve found with […]
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May 26
Special Needs Roadmaps has created an ongoing list of Summer Camps for individuals with disabilities. The full list can be found here.
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May 25
In my role here at Extend-A-Family (Neighbourhood Community Connector), I often get the question, “What is it that you do, exactly?”. This question both excites me and makes me nervous! I love to talk neighbourhoods and the integral role of belonging in our lives. AND I struggle helping people see past ‘party/event planning’. Below is […]
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May 22
Would you like to fulfill the requirement for 40 hours of high school volunteer experience in a fun and exciting way? We are offering a “peer vacation experience” in August for high school students who are interested in contributing to an inclusive community. We are looking for committed students who would like to vacation alongside people with […]
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May 21
I know an amazing woman who often refers to “BAM!” moments – simple, straight up, in-your-face kind of awakenings. They come in the form of Facebook posts and are short, brilliant insights that end with a great big BAM! I’ve always been more of an “a ha!’ kind of girl….until last Wednesday evening. When a […]
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May 5
Star Wars fans everywhere were sending a “May the fourth be with you” wish across the Twitterverse and beyond today. My first “May the fourth…” came with a text just before 6a.m. from someone I didn’t think knew what 6a.m. was. I saw “the fourth” in action today during a lunch with Cathy Brothers, executive […]
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May 4
A Texas student came home with a note from her teacher this week, ahead of the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness exam for math and reading. No, it wasn’t a reminder to study. It was proof of how invested so many of our teachers are in supporting our children. Mrs. Brown reminds her students (and […]
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April 30
“The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.” – Edwin Way Teale Jane’s Walks May 1-3rd – these walks are simply conversations while walking and exploring Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge. They are a chance to check out a local gem, and meet others who are interested in that area/theme, too. Check […]
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April 28
Windshield Chip Repair Fundraising Event May 20th 3pm to 6pm All-Brite Glass & Tint 31 Manitou Drive., Kitchener All-Brite Glass & Tint is hosting their semi-annual Windshield Chip Repair Event on May 20th in support of EAFWR! Stop by anytime between 3pm and 6pm – no appointment is necessary! With your cash, cheque or credit […]
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