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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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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February 1
Our friends at Bridges to Belonging have created a fantastic new resource called “A Home Of My Own: A guide to renting in Ontario and your rights as a tenant”. Covering everything from the essential skills for living on your own to examples of rental agreements, this is a must read for anyone thinking about […]
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December 21
Please be advised that our office will be closed from Friday, December 23rd at 2 p.m., reopening on Tuesday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m. While our essential supports will continue, we will be operating with a reduced team during this time. We encourage you to leave an email or voicemail for your Coordinator, who will […]
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December 9
What: The First Call (film screening). Angela Onuora wrote, directed, and produced her first feature film during the lockdown. The First Call tells an evocative story, showing the ripple effects of family dysfunction in the time of COVID19 amidst the craziness of pandemic fatigue. In addition to just being nominated as 1 of 4 finalists […]
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December 7
We are grateful to the Lyle S Hallman Foundation for their generous support of our upcoming Creating Community Circles program. These groups will provide opportunities for caregivers of children who are waiting for services and supports to connect with one another over shared experiences and engaging activities to form lasting friendships and informal networks of […]
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December 5
Dear Friend of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, Last year we celebrated 40 years of investing in a community where belonging and meaningful relationships are available to everyone. While our vision remains elusive for many people in our region, I want to take the time to celebrate what we have grown together. What started as a group […]
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December 3
We are so pleased to announce Carmen Sutherland the winner of the 2022 Maria de Boer Changemaker Award. This award is given to someone who identifies as disabled/having a disability who makes a positive impact for others in some way to the people and places around them. Her commitment to inclusion and advocacy on behalf […]
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November 23
Our Online Auction is now open! Be the first to place your bid–we have something for everyone: travel, sporting goods, butter tarts, art, and more! Check out all our fabulous items here and keep your eyes on social media to see what’s trending!
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