April 5
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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April 4
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
Join us on April 4 and 5, 2025 for Voices in Action: Empowering Inclusive Change Together, a conference for self-advocates and direct support people, presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. This year’s conference will focus on helping participants develop and nurture the critical skill of self-advocacy, equipping them with the practical knowledge and tools to confidently […]
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February 5
Click here to read a PDF version of this press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WATERLOO REGION DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AGENCIES FACING FUNDING SHORTFALLS WHILE FAMILIES FACE LONG WAITLISTS FOR CRITICAL SUPPORTS Over 1,500 persons with developmental disabilities on the wait list for supported living, community support and crisis placement across Waterloo Region KITCHENER, ON | FEBRUARY […]
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December 3
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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October 16
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Saturday October 19 from 9am-1pm 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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August 7
Believe in a community where everyone belongs? Join us at WALK-OR-WHEEL 2024, a fundraiser in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Learn More and Register as a Team or Participant From September 21 – October 4, 2024, you are invited to participate in Walk-or-Wheel (WOW) 2024, an EAFWR event that will raise money and awareness to support the […]
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July 3
Our 2023-24 Annual Report is here! This report is filled with stories put together by our team that share Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s impact over the past year. Some of these stories are about you and the people and families we support. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s report! Read the 2023-24 Annual […]
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May 5
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Thursday May 16 at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., Kitchener) 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 […]
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April 6
Join us for Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence, a conference presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, on April 5 and 6, 2024. Download the conference flyer Learn more about the conference: https://www.eafwr.on.ca/dspconference2024/ Plese use the form below to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to […]
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