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In The News

$500K for family programs

Congratulations to our WrapAround Program Team as well as the other amazing organizations that received funding!

Published August 12, 2024

Fashion set to bloom at Acorn Family Place
Elevated fashion fundraiser

Published Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024

Thank you to our community members Phillip and Tommy for sharing your stories with CityNews about how the Caring Dads program has impacted you and your family’s lives.

‘A place of belonging’

Published August 16, 2023

 

‘This place has made me a better parent’
Many thanks to our lovely community member for sharing her family’s experience at Acorn Family Place with the Winnipeg Free Press in this article featured for our 25 Year Anniversary.

Published August 13, 2023

PROVINCE RENEWS FUNDING FOR UNITED WAY WINNIPEG IN SUPPORT OF FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRES

Published May 8, 2023

The Manitoba government has renewed its commitment to match up to $4.5M in donations made to the United Way Winnipeg’s For Every Family initiative (FEFI) that supports 24 family resource centres and will also provide $510K towards 211 Manitoba operations, a 24-hour service that acts as a virtual family resource centre, Manitoba Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced today.

For more information on the For Every Family initiative visit:
https://unitedwaywinnipeg.ca/our-impact/for-every-family/

New name for community services centre
 Published Monday, Sep. 26, 2022

CTV featured a segment on Food Connections along with our community partner, the North Women’s Resource Centre highlighting the Food Outreach Program. Our organizations collaborate weekly to deliver a delicious meal weekly to community members in need.

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2553194


https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/metro/Wolseley-Family-Place-still-helping-residents-569793951.html

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Join us as we share meaningful stories and explore how they shape the way we raise our children with the values that matter most to our families and cultures.This program is perfect for caregivers with children ages 1–4, and families with school-aged children are also welcome! Facilitators will share stories and fun ideas for promoting early literacy.Wednesdays, 1:15–2:45 PMJanuary 14 – February 25, 2026To register or learn more contact Jenn: parenting@acornfamilyplace.ca ... See MoreSee Less

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We’ve updated our Kids Closet donation process!If you're looking to drop off kids items (clothing, toys, books) to Acorn Family Place, please follow these steps when donating to help us stay organized:1. Contact Marisolle by phone or email2️. Book an appointment for your drop-off3️. Drop off your donation at your scheduled timeThank you for supporting families with us. 🧸👕 ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you to The Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg for thinking of us and generously dropping off this mountain of toys! Such a wonderful surprise, and a great way to start the year. 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

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Acorn Family Place
202-222 Furby Street
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2A7
Phone: 204-560-3141
Email: admin@acornfamilyplace.ca

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