COVID-19 Support From The United Way

Do you need support during COVID-19? If you need support with existing resources–volunteers, community service agencies, food banks, and more, feel free to check out these flyers from the United Way.

New job opening: Advocate-Lawyer

We’re hiring an advocate-lawyer! Join us in supporting children and families across BC. Go to or view the listing here, for more information and to apply.  

Virtual Nature Camp on October 23rd – Sign up now!

We are hosting a virtual family nature camp this coming Pro-D Day! Along with the Galiano Conservancy, we are going to the woods and the sea, perfect for children interested in nature. There will be activities for parents/caregivers as well.…

Research Opportunity: Northern BC

Are you a parent or guardian of a child age 7-12 yrs living in northern BC? We are looking for volunteers to help us learn more about children’s independent mobility (CIM). A $25 gift card will be given as thanks.…

Join our parenting book club!

Come join our parenting book club and learn, discuss, and connect with others! There are 2 weeks left to register for the next two books in our Parenting Book Club. Follow the instructions on the flyer to register.

Virtual Early Years Healthy Start Fairs

Virtual Early Years Healthy Start Fairs – Learn about free resources and services available during COVID-19! Register at nanaimoearlyyears@telus.net

Happy Grandparents Day 2020!

Happy Grandparents Day! We wanted to share with you some wonderful submissions we got for our art contest – what does family mean to you? Check out the video. Please share, and have a great day!

Grandparents Day is coming up on September the 13th!

Grandparents Day is coming up on September the 13th! As we will not be having in person festivities due to COVID-19, we hope you will join us in celebrating grandparents and kinship caregivers online on the 13th!