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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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Today is the last day of Indigenous History Month, and we want to honour Indigenous parents and caregivers at Acorn Family Place, in the community, and across Turtle Island. Traditional Indigenous ways of child rearing have been practiced for centuries, and are woven with care and wisdom. What are the traditional ways of raising and caring for children that you or your community practice(s)? We would love to hear! ... See MoreSee Less

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Our July newsletter is here! Check out the programming schedule on the last page to see what new and fun workshops and activities we have coming your way!Also, did you know? You can download and subscribe to our newsletter on our website to have it sent straight to your inbox so you never miss it! ... See MoreSee Less

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New Summer Program Alert! 🍓🥦Around the Table is a nutrition exploration series for parents, caregivers and their children (ideal for 6 months-4 years old). We will come together to connect around the table, share food and discuss challenges and ideas for supporting our little ones with healthy eating. Offered every Tuesday between July 15 and August 19, from 1:30-3 PM, no sign up required (eligibility based on child's age).What you can expect:-Meeting other caregivers to discuss challenges and why they might be happening-Recipe brainstorms, demonstrations, and trying out food together-Popular children's food hacks and dupes (think puffs, pouches and beyond)-Garden visits and land based teachings with Elder Audrey Logan-Information and advice from a dietician-Training on choking hazards, infant first aid and cpr-and more!Any questions? Want to participate in sharing your knowledge? Contact Kristen: managerofprograms@acornfamilyplace.ca ... 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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