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Hockey Helps the Homeless 2025

Three members of the team at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region have joined the Victorious Secrets hockey team competing in the Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament at RIM Park. All funds raised at the tournament on October 24, 2025, are granted to six local beneficiaries: oneROOF Youth Services, House of Friendship, YW Kitchener-Waterloo, Starling Community Services, Cambridge […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Advocacy, Blog, Community

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October 2025 Days of Significance

Dear EAFWR Community, October is a month rich with reflection, celebration, and cultural recognition. Together, we recognize Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Islamic Heritage Month, and Latin American Heritage Month, while also gathering in community to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, Thanksgiving, and Diwali. Each of these observances invites us to learn, embrace diversity, and strengthen […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Blog, Children, Community, Direct Support People

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Reflecting on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025

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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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Advocacy, Blog, Community, News, Press & Releases

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September 2025 Days of Significance

Dear EAFWR Community, With September comes the beginning of fall, and Days of Significance that bring renewal, celebration, reflection and remembrance. This month, we highlight Rosh Hashanah, Durga Puja and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  Rosh Hashanah – September 22 – 24 Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, celebrating the anniversary of the world’s creation and humanity’s relationship […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Blog, Children, Community

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NEWS RELEASE: Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region invests OTF Grant into pre-employment knowledge and skill-building opportunities

July 25, 2025 NEWS RELEASE Kitchener, ON – On Friday, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) welcomed members of the public to celebrate their Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant. Local MPP Aislinn Clancy was on hand to congratulate staff and participants and hear more about how a $167,500 Resilient Communities grant has been invested into providing pre-employment […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Blog, Community, News, Press & Releases

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July is Disability Pride Month

Dear EAFWR Community, Every July, Disability Pride Month celebrates the identities, culture, and contributions of people who experience disability. It’s a time to challenge ableism, honour the diversity of disability experiences, and reflect on what pride, visibility, and inclusion mean in our communities and workplaces. While the month originated in the U.S. in 1990, marking the signing […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Blog, Community

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Applications Now Open for Canada Disability Benefit!

By: Allan Mills, Executive Director On June 20, 2025, applications open for the Canada Disability Benefit! We have been waiting for the launch of this benefit for a long time. For some background, see our blog post from March 12th. We strongly encourage you to apply (if you haven’t) for the Disability Tax Credit. This […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Advocacy, Blog, Community, News, Press & Releases

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June 2025 Days of Significance

Dear EAFWR Community, For the month of June, we invite you to join us to recognize several important Days of Significance that bring reflection, celebration and connection. This month, we highlight Pride Month, Eid ul-Adha, National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. Pride Month Pride Month is held in June. We proudly stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community — […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Blog, Community

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Celebrating Community Living Month at EAFWR

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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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Advocacy, Blog, Community