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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October 12
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Wednesday October 19 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 […]
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October 3
About the Award Maria de Boer had been the Executive Director of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) for nearly 35 years. She retired in October 2017. Maria worked hard to put inclusion and belonging first at EAFWR. She encouraged people to be curious and thoughtful. Maria asked questions like, “Who makes inclusion happen?” and “How do […]
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August 17
A young gentleman receiving support in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program is seeking an apartment as he moves out on his own. If you have an apartment to rent and are looking for a great tenant, this is a great opportunity! Check out the flyer below for more information on what we’re looking for. […]
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