May 14
By: Allan Mills, Executive Director Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region has been passionately serving the community since 1981, with Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services as our primary funder. We serve alongside other organizations who share our mandate of providing supports and services for people who have developmental or intellectual disabilities. One of the ways […]
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May 12
Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Thursday May 15 from 3-6pm 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 can be any amount. […]
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May 1
Dear EAFWR Community, As we enter the month of May, we invite you to join us in reflecting, celebrating, and learning through several important observances: MMIWG2S Awareness Day, Community Living Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Asian and South Asian Heritage Month. May 5 – National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirit People […]
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April 21
Our Bidding to be #BetterTogether Online Auction is now open! Brought back by popular demand, you are invited to browse, bid and be #BetterTogether from April 21 to May 2, 2025. Featuring 100+ items, our online auction has something for everyone. You won’t want to miss this! Click Here to Browse and Bid at the Online […]
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April 1
Dear EAFWR Community, As we step into April, we recognize several important Days of Significance that bring awareness, celebration, and reflection. This month, we highlight World Autism Awareness Day, Bengali New Year/Tamil New Year/Vaisakhi, Easter, and Earth Day. April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day A day to increase understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals […]
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March 28
We are seeking 1-2 female roommates to live in a house and offer support to a person with a developmental disability that we support. The roommate(s) will receive free accommodation. In return, your support will help this person to live semi-independently, enjoying the benefits of a shared living arrangement Check out the flyer below for […]
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March 12
By: Allan Mills, Executive Director The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is finally a reality! It’s hard to believe, but this is moving forward, despite whatever may be happening with parliament prorogued and an upcoming Federal election. That’s the good news. This is the time to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), if you don’t […]
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March 11
Get together with your friends and neighbours and face off at the Stanley (Park) Cup Hockey Tournament, brought to you by Stanley Park Community Association in partnership with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and the City of Kitchener! Event Details: Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Time: Arrival and registration from 8:30-9:00 a.m., first ball drop at 9:30 […]
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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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