May 1
Dear EAFWR Community, As we enter the month of May, we invite you to join us in reflecting, celebrating, and learning through several important observances: MMIWG2S Awareness Day, Community Living Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Asian and South Asian Heritage Month, and National AccessAbility Week. May 5 – National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, […]
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March 4
Join us for Voices at the Table: Advocacy in Everyday Spaces, a conference for self-advocates and direct support people, presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, on June 5, 2026. Download the conference flyer Learn more and register for the conference: https://www.eafwr.on.ca/dsp-self-advocacy-conference-2026/ Registration is on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to register is Wednesday […]
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January 27
Everyone deserves a great match Looking for a date? Join us for our Better Together Speed Dating Social, where you can meet potential romantic partners in an inclusive and fun setting. This event is open to all adults with a disability and inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations – all are welcome! When: […]
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December 2
Dear Friend, At Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, we believe in a simple but powerful vision: a community where everyone belongs and is valued for their unique contributions. Thanks to your generosity, this vision is becoming reality every day. Your support has opened doors for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families—creating spaces where isolation turns into […]
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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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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
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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