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Waterloo Region Developmental Services Agencies Facing Funding Shortfalls While Families Face Long Waitlists For Critical Supports thumbnail
Waterloo Region Developmental Services Agencies Facing Funding Shortfalls While Families Face Long Waitlists For Critical Supports thumbnail

February 5

Waterloo Region Developmental Services Agencies Facing Funding Shortfalls While Families Face Long Waitlists For Critical Supports

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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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Advocacy, Blog, Children, Community, News, Press & Releases

Celebrating Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region’s “Build Now” Project thumbnail
Celebrating Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region’s “Build Now” Project thumbnail

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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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Advocacy, Blog, Community, News, Press & Releases

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Join us for Walk-or-Wheel 2024, a fundraiser in support of EAFWR! thumbnail

August 7

Join us for Walk-or-Wheel 2024, a fundraiser in support of EAFWR!

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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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Blog, Children, Community, News, Press & Releases, Youth

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2023-24 Annual Report thumbnail

July 3

2023-24 Annual Report

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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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Advocacy, Blog, Children, Community, Direct Support People, News, Press & Releases, Youth

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“Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence” Conference thumbnail

February 21

“Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence” Conference

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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“Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence” Conference thumbnail

February 21

“Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence” Conference

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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Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 2024 DSP Conference thumbnail
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 2024 DSP Conference thumbnail

February 21

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 2024 DSP Conference

Thank you for your interest in registering. Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Fuller at cheryl.fuller@eafwr.on.ca Join us on April 5 and 6, 2024 for Walking Through Trauma Together: Support and Care After Sexual Violence, a conference presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. An emerging reality for adults with developmental […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Blog, Community, Direct Support People

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Future Planning Webinar Series – Tax and Insurance thumbnail

January 25

Future Planning Webinar Series – Tax and Insurance

Join Bridges to Belonging for this free online event on Thursday, January 25 from 6:30-8:30pm with Paul Arsenault from Kindred Union as he discusses about insurance and tax planning. Topics will include Tax credit, Disability support deduction, the taxation of trusts and more! Register here: https://bit.ly/taxandinsurance2024 See the event flyer for more information

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