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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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Acorn Family Place
Our next Caring Dads program runs February 3rd – May 26th, on Tuesday afternoons at Acorn Family Place.This 17-week group offers a supportive, non-judgmental space for dads who are committed to building safer, healthier relationships with their children and their children’s mothers.Entry is through an intake process, where you’ll meet with our Intake Coordinator, share some basic information, and make sure the program is a good fit. Appointments are required and usually take about an hour.To learn more, call Matt at 431-791-4466 or email caringdads@acornfamilyplace.ca ... See MoreSee Less

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This is Nurse Julia's last visit of the year!Need support with health, housing, or family services?Come see Nurse Julia this Wednesday, December 17th from 1:30–3:30pm.No appointment needed, just drop by Acorn Family Place!(202–222 Furby Street) ... See MoreSee Less

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Acorn Family Place is with Birchwood Automotive Group.

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Your Year-End Gift Feeds Our Community and Goes Twice as Far!From now until December 31st, every donation to Acorn Family Place’s Food Connections Program will be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $2000) thanks to our generous sponsor, Birchwood Automotive Group!Your support helps more families access food support while creating paid work experience for caregivers in our community.Last year, the Food Connections program:• Delivered 1,110 food hampers• Served 52 community breakfasts• Hosted 24 cooking classes• Created 605 paid work-experience shiftsBeyond these numbers, Food Connections keeps our centre nourished every day by brewing the tea and coffee, preparing snacks, and helping create the warm, welcoming space that brings our community together.Ways to Give:Donate online: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/140539In person: visit us at 202-222 Furby Street, WinnipegContact us: fundraising@acornfamilyplace.ca | 204-560-3150Let’s finish the year with compassion. Your gift fuels food, skills, and connection. 🍽️✨ ... See MoreSee Less

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Acorn Family Place
202-222 Furby Street
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2A7
Phone: 204-560-3141
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