August 29
Join us to celebrate the neighbourhoods of Waterloo Region at Block Party, a Better Together Event in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. On Saturday November 9, 2019, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will host its second annual Block Party fundraiser. Join us for an evening of fun, live music, craft beer, ‘street eats’, a DJ, pop up […]
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June 19
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June 3
Come on out and further your knowledge on making community connections, mindfulness, self-care and have an opportunity to share what keeps you committed and engaged in your work at “Providing Support with Purpose.” The conference will include workshops by Peter Leidy and Peter Marks. Download the conference poster Learn more about the conference and register: […]
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May 31
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will be holding its Annual General Meeting on June 15, 2019 from 11 a.m. to noon at 91 Moore Street in Kitchener, Ontario. Please let us know if you are planning on attending by email at heather.dowling@eafwr.on.ca or by phone at 519-741-0190 ext. 223.
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May 28
Registration is now full. Click here to join our waitlist. Come on out and further your knowledge on making community connections, mindfulness, self-care and have an opportunity to share what keeps you committed and engaged in your work. Event Details Friday July 12, 2019, 9am-4pm Saturday July 13, 2019, 9am-12:30pm The Family Centre, Room 2015 […]
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May 22
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Wednesday May 29th at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., Kitchener) and have your windshield chip repaired for FREE ($89 value), with a donation to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Donations can be made by cash, credit […]
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May 22
Do you know someone in Waterloo Region with lived experience of disability? Someone who has made or makes a worthy contribution to others in some way? Someone who is a changemaker in their community, even though they may not know it? We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the second annual […]
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May 17
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) was named the recipient of two awards at the 2019 Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs (OASIS) Conference Awards Gala on May 9. Executive Director Allan Mills was on hand to accept the 3rd Annual OASIS Member Leadership Award on behalf of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Mills also accepted the George […]
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May 3
Ontario’s government is engaging families in public consultations on how children and youth with autism who have complex needs can be better supported. There are two ways for families to participate in the consultations during the month of May – an online survey and a series of telephone town halls. Participants will be asked to […]
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May 3
Get together with your friends and neighbours and face off at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 6th Annual Ball Hockey Tournament, part of Neighbours Day Extravaganza! EVENT DETAILS: Date: Saturday June 8th, 2019 Time: 9 a.m., first ball drop at 9:30 a.m. Location: Stanley Park Community Centre – Parking Lot (505 Franklin St. N., Kitchener) Get ready […]
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