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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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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March 24
Get together with your friends and neighbours and face off at the Ball Hockey Tournament, brought to you by Stanley Park Community Association in partnership with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and […]
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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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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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November 4
Please join us for an evening of community and music making! With Peter Leidy: a consultant, facilitator singer/songwriter, and speaker. Featuring: a drum circle hosted by local musician Gerima Harvey. […]
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October 3
About the Award Maria de Boer had been the Executive Director of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) for nearly 35 years. She retired in October 2017. Maria worked hard to put […]
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May 25
All-Brite Chip In for Charity Event Have a chip in your windshield? Get it repaired for free! Join us on Wednesday June 1 at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., […]
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April 21
Join us for A Future of Hope, Relationships and Community, a conference presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. What has the global pandemic taught us about how people belong in their […]
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