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February 19

Voices in Action: Empowering Inclusive Change Together Conference

Join us for Voices in Action: Empowering Inclusive Change Together, a conference for self-advocates and direct support people, presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, on April 4 and 5, 2025. Download the conference flyer Learn more about the conference: https://www.eafwr.on.ca/dsp-self-advocacy-conference-2025/ Plese use the form below to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. […]

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February 19

Voices in Action: Empowering Inclusive Change Together Conference

Join us for Voices in Action: Empowering Inclusive Change Together, a conference for self-advocates and direct support people, presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, on April 4 and 5, 2025. Download the conference flyer Learn more about the conference: https://www.eafwr.on.ca/dsp-self-advocacy-conference-2025/ Plese use the form below to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. […]

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February 1

February 2025 Days of Significance

As February begins, we are excited to highlight the meaningful Days of Significance we are observing for February: Black Heritage Month, Lunar New Year, and the beginning of Ramadan. These occasions offer an opportunity for us to learn, reflect, and engage with the diverse cultures and experiences that enrich our workplace and community. Black Heritage […]

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January 8

NOW AVAILABLE: 2025 Autism Direct Funding (ADF) Applications

PLEASE NOTE: Funding is NOT available to individuals living outside of the Waterloo Region. Autism Direct Funding is granted through a joint initiative between Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre (SDRC) and Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR). Families residing in Waterloo Region who have a child under the age of 18 with an ASD diagnosis are eligible to […]

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January 7

Understanding Conflict & Communication (Held In-Person)

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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January 7

Understanding Conflict & Communication (Held In-Person)

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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January 7

Understanding Conflict & Communication (Held Virtually)

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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January 7

Understanding Conflict & Communication (Held Virtually)

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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January 2

Sex Talks Open House

Join us virtually on Wednesday January 15 from 12-1pm to learn more about Sex Talks, a workshop series all about sexual health and relationships delivered in partnership with SHORE Centre. Hear about the workshop and have your questions answered during this online open house. Open to people of all abilities and the community. The Open […]

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December 3

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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