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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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📢 New resource days starting February 2nd!Emergency Food Kits, diapers, formula, and hygiene supplies will be available on new days and times at Acorn Family Place.Updated Resource Days & Times:• Tuesdays: 9:00am – 3:30pm• Wednesdays: 1:00pm – 3:30pm• Fridays: 9:00am– 3:30pmThese resources are available for caregivers of children ages 0–6. Call 204-560-3141 if you have any questions! ... See MoreSee Less

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A huge thank you to Birchwood Automotive Group for sponsoring us in December and generously matching $2,000 in donations, and to each of our donors who made this possible. Your incredible generosity helped us exceed our goal for the end of the year! Thank you for supporting families with us. 🌱 ... See MoreSee Less

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For such a short month, February is packed with activity at Acorn Family Place!In this month’s newsletter, we’re highlighting our Black History Month events, celebrating 30 years of Black History Month and honouring Black brilliance across generations, from the nation builders who shaped our communities to the visionaries shaping our future today.We’re also celebrating I Love to Read Month in the playroom, with storytimes and fun activities designed to inspire early literacy and a lifelong love of books.We’re looking forward to a month full of opportunities to connect with stories and with each other. 📚💛 ... 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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