With the start of a new year, we’re continuing to experience strict social distancing measures and limits on social gatherings across the country and here in Surrey.
As a result, we’ve seen the need for our services grow this winter, as young parents are still struggling to care for their families amidst social isolation and financial stress amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. There have also been a number of service providers that have closed their doors over the last year.
Thankfully, and because of the support of our community, we’ve been able to rise to the occasion and meet the needs of our families and provide relief in a time of crisis.
In partnership with Cloverdale Community Kitchen, 9 staff and volunteers are now providing weekly deliveries of groceries and baby necessities for 22 families. That means nearly 100 people receive this kind of support from Young Families each week thanks to your generosity.
We’re also thrilled to share that we’re resuming COVID-safe in-person programming at People’s Church. We’ll be hosting weekly check-ins to get to know the new families we’ve been connected with this winter.
Based on feedback we received from parents about their needs, we’ll alternate between weekly mental health check-ins and parent-child activities.
Thank you for continuing to journey with us as we adapt to meet young parents and their families in the midst of crisis. We’re so grateful for your support - this work wouldn’t be possible without you.