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, National AccessAbility Week and Eid al-Adha. National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls […]
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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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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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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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June 6
Dear EAFWR Community, For the month of June, we invite you to join us to recognize several important Days of Significance that bring reflection, celebration and connection. This month, we highlight Pride Month, Eid ul-Adha, National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. Pride Month Pride Month is held in June. We proudly stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community — […]
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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, and Asian and South Asian Heritage Month. May 5 – National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirit People […]
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March 11
Get together with your friends and neighbours and face off at the Stanley (Park) Cup Hockey Tournament, brought to you by Stanley Park Community Association in partnership with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and the City of Kitchener! Event Details: Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Time: Arrival and registration from 8:30-9:00 a.m., first ball drop at 9:30 […]
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March 1
As part of our ongoing recognition of Days of Significance, March brings us three important observances: Disability Day of Mourning, International Women’s Day, and Eid ul-Fitr. Below, you’ll find information on each, along with resources and community events to engage with. Disability Day of Mourning – March 1 On March 1st, we pause to […]
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