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July 2

Celebrating Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region/Build Now University Avenue East Project

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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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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January 23

Strengthening Community in Cooperative Housing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kitchener, Ontario – January 23, 2024 – The Central Ontario Cooperative Housing Federation (COCHF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) to address the gap in support that residents of coop housing may require. EAFWR is an organization that provides support over 2,300 people with a intellectual or […]

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November 15

Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region are looking for you

Our friends at Habitat For Humanity Waterloo Region are looking for people with lived experience of disability to join their Board of Directors. Like with many Boards, Habitat Waterloo Region are looking for diverse voices to join their Board to help guide the organization. The families and communities served by Habitat Waterloo Region are diverse […]

Posted by Katy Boose, in Advocacy, Blog, Community

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November 7

Join us and many others who are fighting for affordable, accessible living spaces

In September our executive director, Al Mills, and a person we support appeared before the City of Kitchener Council, asking the council to pass a motion that urges Ontario to raise the amount a person receives on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). The ODSP rate increase advocacy motion passed unanimously, and can be read here: […]

August 25

FamilyHome Opportunity: Matt

Meet Matt! Matt has been part of the FamilyHome Program for a number of years. He is now looking for a new and safer place to live to meet his mobility needs. That’s where you come in. Check out the flyer below for more information on what we’re looking for. If this sounds like you, […]

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September 23

Online Forum: Affordable Housing and Homelessness – Part of Wellbeing Waterloo Region’s Virtual Fall Forum Series

Join Wellbeing Waterloo Region for their first in a series of virtual forums on Affordable Housing and Homelessness on Thursday October 1 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. At the forum, participants will have an opportunity to hear from a panel of speakers who will share their insights the Region’s Housing and Homelessness Plan, immediate needs of the […]

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January 19

Let's Talk About Housing! (For Self-Advocates)

On January 31, 2015 from 9:30am—12pm, we encourage you to attend a housing workshop at Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church. All adults with a disability in Waterloo Region are invited! Come tell us about your housing:  What you have  What you need  What you want ** We ask that parents/caregivers encourage self-advocates to […]

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January 19

Let's Talk About Housing! (For Parents/Caregivers of an Adult with a Disability)

On February 11, 2015 from 6pm-9pm, parents and caregivers of adults with a disability are invited to participate in a housing forum at The Family Centre Gym. All parents/caregivers of an adult son or daughter with a disability in the Waterloo Region are invited to come share their housing wants and needs. Please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/XGDPDGM to […]

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