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Mayor Patrick Johnstone and Dana Osiowy, NWFP Executive Director hold a symbolic giant cheque for $15,000 in the playroom at Family Place.

Community Partners, News

16 Jun 2025

A visit from Mayor Patrick Johnstone: Community Focus

This Spring, Executive Director Dana Osiowy welcomed a visit from Mayor Patrick Johnstone, Executive Assistant Schreder, and Intergovernmental & Community...

News

6 Jun 2025

New to New West: A Day of Bright Connections 

Even though the sky was grey and rainy, the New to New West Intercultural Festival 2025 was filled with colour,...

Neighbourhood small grant season kick off staff and volunteer team 2025

News

2 Jun 2025

Community Dreams: 2025 Neighbourhood Small Grants Kickoff

This spring, we had the joy of launching a new season of Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) with an unforgettable community...

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Career Opportunities, News

7 May 2025

Summer Job Applications CLOSED

New Westminster Family Place is hiring youth for Summer 2025! Learn more......
National Volunteer Week bold text in red on a calm blue background

News

30 Apr 2025

Our Volunteers are at the heart of Family Place

At New Westminster Family Place, we believe that strong communities are built through connection, compassion, and shared purpose. During National...

Families hold hands and dance and sing songs in the Tigrinya language in the children's section at the New Westminster Public Library.

Family Drop-ins, News

17 Apr 2025

Uplifting Culture and Language at Tigrinya Storytime

Each month, New Westminster Family Place partners with the New Westminster Public Library to host a special drop-in program for...

News

14 Apr 2025

From “Hello” to “I’ve Found My People”: Q1 at New West Family Place 2025 

At New Westminster Family Place, we know that sometimes the hardest part is walking through the door for the first...

The symbol for autism awareness: a multicoloured puzzle-formed ribbon

News

3 Apr 2025

Embracing Autism in the Early Years

April 2 is Autism Awareness Day, celebrating families on this journey with their children. Raising a child with autism brings...

A rainbow poster with the text "You Are ACCEPTED, LOVED & SUPPORTED & WELCOMED"

News

30 Mar 2025

Trans Day of Visibility: Love, Truth & Family

Every family deserves love, respect, and a safe place to grow, and helping ALL families in New West thrive is...

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News

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 conversation with 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,...