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Beats for Belonging 2024

PARTY FOR A CAUSE, WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS! Join Bridges to Belonging, a live DJ + Adele Newton from CHYM as we support people with disabilities to belong in Waterloo Region! Date and time Sat, Nov 2, 2024 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT Doors open at 6:30 PM EDT This is a passport eligible event! […]

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Public Statement from Bridges to Belonging Denouncing Hate Crimes and Supporting the 2SLGBQTIA+ Community

Bridges to Belonging is committed to fostering a community that values and embraces diversity,inclusivity, and equality. We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. We aredeeply committed to building communities where everyone can live as their most authentic selves, express themselves freely, and thrive without fear of harm or discrimination. It is […]

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Building Bridges ~ Eradicating Barriers

Bridges to Belonging launches Build-A-Bridge to create more Accessibility, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging For release on Sept. 9, 2022 Kitchener, Ont. – Kitchener charity Bridges to Belonging is excited to announce the launch of  the Build-A-Bridge Monthly Partner Program. Build-A-Bridge is an opportunity for community members across Waterloo Region to partner with Bridges to Belonging […]

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Bracelets for Belonging

Visit our online store to purchase your bracelets. At Bridges to Belonging, we believe that everyone belongs in a community of meaningful relationships where their voice is heard, choices honoured, gifts celebrated, strengths recognized, participation is welcomed and contribution is valued. These beautiful hand-crafted Bracelets for Belonging were created with accessibility in mind using adjustable […]

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Run for Belonging!

This October five dedicated runners are lacing up their sneakers and running the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Virtual Race, and all the money raised will go directly to Bridges to Belonging!    

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

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

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

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

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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Calvin just wants a “good life”

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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