Posts tagged with "disability"

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 2025 DSP & Self-Advocacy Conference thumbnail
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 2025 DSP & Self-Advocacy Conference thumbnail

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 2025 DSP & Self-Advocacy Conference

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

Waterloo Region Developmental Services Agencies Facing Funding Shortfalls While Families Face Long Waitlists For Critical Supports thumbnail
Waterloo Region Developmental Services Agencies Facing Funding Shortfalls While Families Face Long Waitlists For Critical Supports thumbnail

Waterloo Region Developmental Services Agencies Facing Funding Shortfalls While Families Face Long Waitlists For Critical Supports

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

Celebrating Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region’s “Build Now” Project thumbnail
Celebrating Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region’s “Build Now” Project thumbnail

Celebrating Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region’s “Build Now” Project

On Monday, December 2nd, City of Waterloo Council unanimously approved the next steps of the Build Now project, using a parcel of land on University Avenue East to develop a major affordable housing project. Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is thrilled to see this project move forward. Through a partnership with Union Cooperative Housing, we will have […]

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

With your support, we can partner together to make change that matters in our community thumbnail
With your support, we can partner together to make change that matters in our community thumbnail

With your support, we can partner together to make change that matters in our community

Dear Friend of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, At Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, we envision a community where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions. With your partnership, we are making this vision a reality. Your support has provided equitable access to vital programs that help foster relationships, create belonging, and build community networks. Your donations led […]

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

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Hockey Helps the Homeless

There are some amazing organizations in our community who work with people who experience housing insecurity and homelessness. I am a returning sponsored player for the Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament on October 25th. Last year, my team raised $14,000 for local agencies. This year’s tournament will support ONERoof, House of Friendship, Starling Community Services, […]

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

“Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence” Conference thumbnail
“Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence” Conference thumbnail

“Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence” Conference

Join us for Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence, a conference presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, on April 5 and 6, 2024. Download the conference flyer Learn more about the conference: https://www.eafwr.on.ca/dspconference2024/ Plese use the form below to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to […]

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“Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence” Conference thumbnail

“Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence” Conference

Join us for Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence, a conference presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, on April 5 and 6, 2024. Download the conference flyer Learn more about the conference: https://www.eafwr.on.ca/dspconference2024/ Plese use the form below to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to […]

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Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 2024 DSP Conference thumbnail
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 2024 DSP Conference thumbnail

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 2024 DSP Conference

Thank you for your interest in registering. Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Fuller at cheryl.fuller@eafwr.on.ca Join us on April 5 and 6, 2024 for Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence, a conference presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. An emerging reality for adults with developmental […]

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