Family Place celebrated its 30th anniversary on July 30, hosting past and present families and staff, reaching back to those who facilitated and attended programs at the original location behind the Community Services building and those who have been a part of Family Place at the 120 Park Drive location over the past 16 years.
Organizers expressed thanks to Country Grocer for donating hot dogs and all the fixings for the BBQ and Thrifty Foods for the cake and fruit and veggie platters.
“We send a million red roses to both of our generous grocery stores and staff,” said reps from the Island Community Services program. “We also want to thank our ongoing volunteers from All Saints by-the-Sea Anglican Church, who provide soups every week for our Stay and Play drop- ins, Barb’s Buns for donating their baking and Embe Bakery for their offerings in years past.”
Family Place has been a heart-warming haven for me during the post partum phases after both my boys were born (in 2020 and 2023). I truly appreciate the staff and people I’ve met through there and I can’t imagine those days without that support.