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Climate Change
As was the case 50 years ago, when Ellen Leslie and Mary Lynn Burke recognized the loneliness of mothers, Laurel Hart (Ph.D.), a local mother, educator, researcher, and community organizer, recognized that nowadays parents of young children often deal with anxiety and...
Family Place Partnerships
Did you know that we are part of the Family Place Partnership? We're a collective of five Family Places from...
The Vancouver Plan
Family Places are vital hubs offering nurturing, safe spaces where connections are built, early childhood development...
Coming Back with the Grandkids
When generations come together, stories are woven, and friendships blossom. West Side Family Place is not only for...
Intro to the 2020’s – The Pandemic
Introducing the 2020s which kicked off dramatically with the onset of Covid. We hope you will join us in thanking the WSFP...
Circle of Sharing
To round off the 2010 era, here is a tribute to Trish Brown, former Playroom and Family Support Coordinator, for...
Dr. Deborah McNamara
Renowned author and counsellor, Dr. Deborah Macnamara, who became involved with West Side Family Place in the 2010s,...
Halloween
Happy Halloween! This week we celebrate 50 years of spooky fun at West Side Family Place! Half a century of laughter, costumes and Halloween magic for children and adults! Thank you for bringing the fun and festive frights to this family tradition each year. We hope...
David Richardson
David Richardson is a successful realtor and an extraordinarily generous and caring supporter of the West Side community....
Friendships Were Made
Meet Jacqueline and Helen, two moms who prove that the journey of parenthood isn't just about diapers and tantrums,...