News & Events

LINKS – Virtual Experience for Youth – Create a Network of Supportive Relations

Posted in: Events News | On: July 14th, 2020 | by Bridges To Belonging Waterloo Region

LINKS is an initiative offered by Bridges to Belonging that enables youth to reduce isolation, overcome barriers to inclusion and build the resilience necessary for a good life by developing a network of supportive, meaningful relationships and community connections. Who can attend? Youth, aged 14-24, supported by 1-2 other significant people they choose (such as […]

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July 2020 Online Auction

Posted in: News | On: July 1st, 2020 | by Bridges To Belonging Waterloo Region

This year because of COVID-19, we have had to cancel our Bowling for Belonging and Boogie for Belonging fundraising events. This on-line Auction will run from July 1st through to 5:00 pm on July 31st. The winning bidder will be contacted directly to arrange payment and pickup of the item. PLEASE BID FOR BELONGING and […]

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2020 Bowling for Belonging FUNdRaising Event

Posted in: Events News | On: January 29th, 2020 | by Bridges To Belonging Waterloo Region

BOWLING FOR BELONGING DELAYED DUE TO COVID-19! When we can, we’ll be doing this again so please check back after this pandemic passes. In the meantime, please stay safe and stay healthy!  If you’d like to help us through this difficult time, we are accepting donations HERE.  Thank you. Charitable BIN:  771908290RR0001  

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SAVE THE DATE: CAREGIVER CONFERENCE

Posted in: Events News | On: January 29th, 2020 | by Bridges To Belonging Waterloo Region

THE CAREGIVER CONFERENCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUR TO COVID-19! Caregivers need caring too and although this years conference has been cancelled, we would ask that you try to take care of yourselves in this stressful time. Please stay safe and stay healthy.    

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Party for a Cause – Come out and BOOGIE for BELONGING

Posted in: Events | On: January 29th, 2020 | by Bridges To Belonging Waterloo Region

At Bridges to Belonging, we’re proud to serve people with disabilities and their families in the Waterloo Region for almost a decade. This year, we’re aiming to raise $30,000 to remove the financial barrier for youth, adults and seniors living with disabilities and their families, to access independent facilitation and community based resources to enrich their […]

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Calvin just wants a “good life”

Posted in: News | On: February 1st, 2019 | by Bridges To Belonging Waterloo Region

https://www.therecord.com/news-story/9154223-ontario-government-plans-to-axe-program-that-helps-people-with-developmental-disabilities-build-a-life/

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Sign the Petition to Save Independent Facilitation

Posted in: News | On: January 28th, 2019 | by Bridges To Belonging Waterloo Region

https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/save-independent-facilitation

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CBC News – Family fights cuts to persons with disabilities in Waterloo Region

Posted in: News | On: January 28th, 2019 | by Bridges To Belonging Waterloo Region

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-disabled-funding-cut-ontario-1.4989526?fbclid=IwAR3Jj11fNGlowjHZnQ1kK6doGdpd9A64g7euuBN3qIKCFBOJZnPjfOZy5m0

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Toronto Star Article: Provincial cuts leave adults with disabilities ‘hanging on a ledge’

Posted in: News | On: January 22nd, 2019 | by Bridges To Belonging Waterloo Region

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/01/18/provincial-cuts-leave-adults-with-disabilities-hanging-on-a-ledge.html

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I could show her what I can do. How I shine.”

Posted in: Bridges To Belonging | On: September 5th, 2017 | by Bridges To Belonging Waterloo Region

Christina is a warm, creative and playful 28 year old living in Cambridge. “I make friends really easily. People are naturally drawn to me,” Christina notes. Her love for travel, cooking, and words is shared by her family. Travel plans keep people coming and going in the house she shares with her mom, two brothers, […]

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