June 5
On June 20, Developmental Services Ontario, the Region of Waterloo, Waterloo Region Family Network, and Extend-A-Family Waterloo are hosting 2 in-person housing presentations at 1 pm and 6 pm. We […]
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May 30
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Wednesday, June 14 at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., […]
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April 14
During the winter of 2018, I took my 2-year-old daughter for a checkup after we had some concerns with her health. Later that year, she was diagnosed with severe Autism […]
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April 13
Like many, the Covid pandemic drastically impacted Extend-A-Family. Instead of gathering together in-person, we gathered virtually. Instead of running in-person events like Walk or Wheel, events were switched to a […]
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February 28
Join us for Journey from Trauma to Trust: Tools for Caring for Ourselves and Others, a conference presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Every person is on a journey to become […]
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February 1
Our friends at Bridges to Belonging have created a fantastic new resource called “A Home Of My Own: A guide to renting in Ontario and your rights as a tenant”. […]
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December 21
Please be advised that our office will be closed from Friday, December 23rd at 2 p.m., reopening on Tuesday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m. While our essential supports will continue, […]
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December 9
What: The First Call (film screening). Angela Onuora wrote, directed, and produced her first feature film during the lockdown. The First Call tells an evocative story, showing the ripple effects […]
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December 7
We are grateful to the Lyle S Hallman Foundation for their generous support of our upcoming Creating Community Circles program. These groups will provide opportunities for caregivers of children who […]
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December 5
Dear Friend of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, Last year we celebrated 40 years of investing in a community where belonging and meaningful relationships are available to everyone. While our vision remains […]
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