February 19
Thank you for your interest! Registration is now closed for our conference. Join us on April 4 and 5, 2025 for Voices in Action: Empowering Inclusive Change Together, a conference for self-advocates and direct support people, presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. This year’s conference will focus on helping participants develop and nurture the critical skill […]
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February 5
Click here to read a PDF version of this press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WATERLOO REGION DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AGENCIES FACING FUNDING SHORTFALLS WHILE FAMILIES FACE LONG WAITLISTS FOR CRITICAL SUPPORTS Over 1,500 persons with developmental disabilities on the wait list for supported living, community support and crisis placement across Waterloo Region KITCHENER, ON | FEBRUARY […]
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February 1
As February begins, we are excited to highlight the meaningful Days of Significance we are observing for February: Black Heritage Month, Lunar New Year, and the beginning of Ramadan. These occasions offer an opportunity for us to learn, reflect, and engage with the diverse cultures and experiences that enrich our workplace and community. Black Heritage […]
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January 8
PLEASE NOTE: Funding is NOT available to individuals living outside of the Waterloo Region. Autism Direct Funding is granted through a joint initiative between Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre (SDRC) and Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR). Families residing in Waterloo Region who have a child under the age of 18 with an ASD diagnosis are eligible to […]
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December 3
On Monday, December 2nd, City of Waterloo Council unanimously approved the next steps of the Build Now project, using a parcel of land on University Avenue East to develop a major affordable housing project. Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is thrilled to see this project move forward. Through a partnership with Union Cooperative Housing, we will have […]
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December 3
Dear Friend of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, At Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, we envision a community where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions. With your partnership, we are making this vision a reality. Your support has provided equitable access to vital programs that help foster relationships, create belonging, and build community networks. Your donations led […]
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October 22
Thank you for your interest in our RFP. Submissions are now closed. Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a financial resilience plan for our social enterprise, the KW Library of Things. Background: EAFWR received a 2-year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to adapt and expand our previous employment project […]
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October 16
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Saturday October 19 from 9am-1pm at All-Brite Glass & Tint 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 cheque, and […]
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October 8
There are some amazing organizations in our community who work with people who experience housing insecurity and homelessness. I am a returning sponsored player for the Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament on October 25th. Last year, my team raised $14,000 for local agencies. This year’s tournament will support ONERoof, House of Friendship, Starling Community Services, […]
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September 30
Dear EAFWR Community, On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and the ongoing injustices faced by Indigenous peoples across this land. September 30th is a day to honour the children who never returned home, the survivors, their families, and their communities. It’s also […]
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