December 1
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. present: Cheers to Inclusion! Enjoy snacks + sample of the Andre Campbell Cranberry Ale. Beer by: Descendants Beer and Beverage Co. Label artwork by: Andre Campbell Photography by: Edgar & Pooch Photography Tickets are $8 online or at the door. Get tickets here Available in cans and […]
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November 9
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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October 16
The Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome Society (WRDSS) will host Dr. Danielle O’Connor as part of their Evening Speaker Series on Wednesday October 16. Dr. Danielle O’Connor has been a Naturopathic Doctor for over 15 years and has a clinical focus on treating children with Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, tics and Tourette’s as well […]
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October 6
Extend-A-Family Waterloo is incredibly grateful and honoured to be A Blooming Affair’s charity partner for 2019 & 2020! Join us for the fashion event of the year at A Blooming Affair Fashion Show, part of the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. A portion of Event Raffle Proceeds will support EAFWR. When: Sunday October 6, 2019, 12-5PM Where: Oktoberfesthaus, LOT42 Global Flex Campus (41 […]
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September 29
Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation and Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation are inviting people to have conversations about what matters to them while they are having food from Sept. 27 to 29. As part of this, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will be hosting an “On the Table” conversation! Join us for Coffee, Treats and an Inclusive Community on Sunday […]
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September 27
Join us on Friday September 27 for an evening of food, drink and poker at All In for Community, a Poker Night in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Please note that this is a 19+ event. The entrance fee is $50, with unlimited $50 rebuys in the first 1.5 hours. A $20 top-up available at […]
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September 11
Hear Ron Prussen, Chair of the Housing Task Force and Lynda Kahn, Vice-Chair about key recommendations in the Ontario Developmental Services Housing Task Force’s final report in P4P Planning Network’s webinar, happening on Wednesday September 11 at 7PM. Register for the webinar here The Ontario Developmental Services Housing Task Force has released their final report, […]
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September 10
In response to Ontario’s housing crisis, the provincial government launched the Developmental Services Housing Task Force in 2015 issuing a province-wide call for “innovative new housing proposals designed specifically for adults with a developmental disability.” As of 2018, the Housing Task Force funding generated 18 projects designed to create innovative, inclusive, sustainable and affordable housing solutions for adults who have […]
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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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July 13
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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