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14 Mar 2025

Your Voice Shapes the Future! Share Your Heart & Be Heard

Families are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in love, community, growth, integrity, and celebration, and we...

News

6 Mar 2025

Strengthen New West’s Community Bonds with a Neighbourhood Small Grant!

Ever had an idea that could bring people together, but weren’t sure how to make it happen? Host a parents’...

News

3 Mar 2025

Celebrating New West’s Past, Present, and Future

On February 14th, New Westminster Family Place took part in a special event: the opening of the Time Capsule inside...

City staff and the New West Family Place team welcomed families into our space for focus groups that will help shape civic policy.

News

18 Feb 2025

Advocating for a Family-Friendly City by hosting Focus Groups 

Advocacy for a family-friendly city At New Westminster Family Place, we are committed to making our city a welcoming and...

News

4 Feb 2025

Championing Families: A visit from Minister Jodie Wickens

Yesterday was a special day at New Westminster Family Place: we welcomed the BC Minister of Children & Family Development,...

A picture of the Reading Nook at New West Family Place Quayside

News

24 Jan 2025

Highlighting Literacy Week at New Westminster Family Place

At New Westminster Family Place, we know literacy is more than just reading and writing—it’s the foundation for communication, learning,...

News

17 Jan 2025

Neighbourhood Small Grants Celebration: Building Love and Community, One Project at a Time 

On a crisp evening at Centennial Lodge, New Westminster Family Place brought together project leaders, volunteers, and community members to...

An infographic celebrating New West Family Place third quarter impacts of 2024.

News

10 Jan 2025

Celebrating an Incredible 3rd Quarter at New Westminster Family Place!

Join us in celebrating our third quarter community impacts of 2025!...

News

19 Dec 2024

Sign up for the New West Family Place e-newsletter

Stay connected with New Westminster Family Place by signing up for our e-newsletter! Be the first to know about free...

News, Volunteer Opportunities

16 Dec 2024

We’re launching the Membership Advisory Committee and we want you!

We are thrilled to announce the formation of our new Member Advisory Committee (MAC) at New Westminster Family Place! This...

News

9 Dec 2024

It Takes a Village: How New West Family Place Brought Us Back to Community

New West Family Place gave me my community back when I needed it most....

News, Parent Education

19 Nov 2024

Warmth & Structure: Insights from Dr. Joan Durrant

A visit from Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting program, Dr. Joan Durrant gives some helpful takeaways we can all learn...

Community Partners, News

4 Nov 2024

Community Spirit Shines on Hallowe’en at the New West Quay

A Spooktacular Success! Last week, New Westminster Family Place celebrated a return to Halloween festivities in a collaborative community-driven Hallowe’en...

Family Drop-ins, News

29 Oct 2024

The Return Of New West Family Place Monthly Birthday Celebrations

New Westminster Family Place has now begun monthly birthday celebrations with a lunch, cupcakes, and a special package for families...
Children's musician, Brian Cook, offers a surprise performance at Circle Time.

News

18 Oct 2024

A Surprise Performance at Circle Time! 

Last week our Quayside Circle Time was graced with a surprise performance by the talented Brian Cook, who delighted families...