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June 5

Housing Forum

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

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., […]

Posted by Katy Boose, in Blog, News, Press & Releases

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April 14

Volunteering as a Board Member

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

Missing our Strongest Supporters

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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December 9

Virtual Film Screening of “The First Call”

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 […]

December 7

Thank You to the Lyle S Hallman Foundation

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

Helping to Support an Inclusive Community for All

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 […]

December 3

Congratulations to Carmen Sutherland, Winner of the 2022 Maria de Boer Changemaker Award!

We are so pleased to announce Carmen Sutherland the winner of the 2022 Maria de Boer Changemaker Award. This award is given to someone who identifies as disabled/having a disability […]

October 3

Nominations now open for the fourth annual Maria de Boer Changemaker Award!

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 […]

September 14

Nominations now open for the third annual Maria de Boer Changemaker Award!

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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