October 14
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Thursday October 16 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 […]
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October 14
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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October 6
EAFWR is currently seeking quotes for commercial cleaning for both the main office location (91 Moore Avenue, Kitchener) and the WALES group building (14 Braun St, Kitchener located at the opposite end of the parking lot). The organization is looking for a commercial cleaning company, or individual, who can help to maintain high standards of […]
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September 4
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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August 29
Understanding Conflict and Communication – Foundations & Clearing Conflict is a workshop for personal and professional development. In this workshop, you will become more aware of your preferred conflict style and identify situations where each conflict style can be used most effectively. You will also use your knowledge of conflict styles to practice communication that […]
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August 29
Join us to wrap up Walk-or-Wheel 2025 at our WOW Celebration! When: Saturday September 20 from 1:30 – 4:00pm Where: Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region – Parking Lot (91 Moore Avenue, Kitchener) Click Here to Register for the WOW Celebration Walk or roll with us on an accessible community walk in the Midtown neighbourhood! We will start at the […]
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August 29
Join us for Walk-or-Wheel 2025, a fundraising event to raise money and awareness to support the inclusion and belonging for people with disabilities and their families in Waterloo Region, from September 8 -20, 2025! Check out the Event Poster Choose How You Participate Fundraise Collect pledges on your own or as a team from September 8 […]
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July 25
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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July 10
Our 2024-25 Annual Report is here! This report is filled with stories put together by our team that share Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s impact over the past year. Some of these stories are about you and the people and families we support. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s report! Read the 2024-25 Annual […]
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July 2
Representatives of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) were thrilled to be present for Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region’s groundbreaking June 26th “Build Now” announcement. We are proud to be a partner in the transformative University Avenue East project, which will bring over 1,000 much-needed attainable and affordable homes to Waterloo. EAFWR’s partnership is through the Union […]
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