November 7
In September our executive director, Al Mills, and a person we support appeared before the City of Kitchener Council, asking the council to pass a motion that urges Ontario to raise the amount a person receives on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). The ODSP rate increase advocacy motion passed unanimously, and can be read here: […]
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October 10
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Wednesday, October 18 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 or […]
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July 4
Our Annual Report has arrived! Our teams have been putting together stories that share our impact over the last year for the people we support, their families, networks and the wider community. Read the 2022-23 Annual Report
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May 30
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Wednesday, June 14 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 or […]
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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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