Make New Friends

Kids Night Out

Kids Night Out (KNO) is open to anyone aged 6 – 12 with OPWDD eligibility. KNO meets during the first week of every month. Please click the “Events” tab above to see the next KNO offering.

Contact pno@contactefr.org to reserve your spot or for more information.

Friends Connection

Friend’s Connection offers opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to socialize through group activities in the community twice per month. Facilitated by EFR staff and volunteers, individuals attending must be accompanied by professional and/or natural support (who are welcome to participate in planned activities) or be fully independent. EFR does not provide transportation for these events.
This service is for people ages 18 and over who live with their family and are eligible for OPWDD services.
For more information or to see if you qualify, contact FriendsConnection@contactefr.org.

Project Explore

Project Explore is an active, outdoor summer and winter service for youth and young adults with developmental disabilities.

Participants enjoy a variety of recreational activities include swimming at local parks, hiking, visiting amusement parks and attending community events. Through this service, participants develop friendships with peers, increase physical activity, and partake in enriching summer or winter activities.

Project Explore services those with OPWDD eligibility aged 13 – 28.

Contact ProjectExplore@contactefr.org.

Recreation Groups

EFR’s Recreation group meets a few times a month for a few hours to enjoy activities in the community. Some of these activities include Funtastic Fridays at Redeemer church, monthly bingo, weekly bowling and gaming groups, and other seasonal activities. Anyone who receives services through EFR is able to attend, but they must RSVP to reserve their spot and to get any additional information needed to attend.

Contact celebrations@contactefr.org.