June 11
Community march invites Waterloo Region to celebrate dignity, inclusion and belonging FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KITCHENER, June 11, 2018 – Families and community members will gather for the 6th annual Count […]
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April 27
Nominations are now closed. Thank you for your submissions! Do you know someone in Waterloo Region with lived experience of disability? Someone who has made or makes a worthy contribution […]
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November 13
Start with a big idea – maybe something that connects two drastically different worlds. Then start having conversations. Lots of them. And discover along the way that the two worlds […]
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August 10
Believe in a community where everyone belongs? Be a #ChampionForBelonging at WALK-OR-WHEEL 2017! On Sunday October 1st, from 9:30 am -1 pm, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is hosting our largest fundraiser of the year. […]
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May 1
Our 4th Annual Ball Hockey Tournament is now a part of Neighbour’s Day! In partnership with the City of Kitchener, Stanley Park Community Association, and Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, and with […]
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March 20
Food and culture have long been interconnected. Join your neighbours for a free six-week course, learning to prepare and cook healthy and family-friendly recipes. Community Kitchen Skillshare Tuesdays, starting March […]
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January 30
Start Living Acceptance – an interview An interview between Daniel and Ryan, written by Daniel – Special to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region When not involved in music therapy, one of my roles […]
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July 18
A League Redefining “Inclusive”: Bringing inclusion back into the word inclusive When I hear the words “inclusive [insert group]” I typically expect a group designed specifically for individuals with […]
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June 2
COMMUNITY RALLY INVITES WATERLOO REGION TO CHOOSE DIGNITY, INCLUSION For Immediate Release KITCHENER, June 2, 2016- On June 16th, the fourth annual Count Me In Rally will take […]
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May 16
I Choose Dignity’s Count Me In Rally Focuses on Inclusion in Waterloo Region Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region has a proud history of bringing a variety of I Choose Dignity events to […]
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