Friendly Times Community Connections-Canada

Ongoing Charitable Programs (All Programs Are Free) It Takes a Village (ITAV) (Ongoing & Expanding) It Takes a Village (ITAV) provides emergency childcare and family support services for parents and caregivers facing crises. It ensures children have a safe nurturing environment during family hardships while assisting families in accessing necessary resources to restore stability. Key Services Offered: Emergency Childcare – Temporary care for children during crises such as medical emergencies homelessness domestic violence and mental health challenges. Family Support Services – Resources referrals and direct support to parents for housing counseling financial assistance and parenting programs. Preventative Care – Early intervention to help families access support before crises escalate. Community Collaboration – Partnerships with social service agencies hospitals shelters and community organizations for holistic support. Special Initiatives: Children’s Crisis Nursery Programs – 24/7 temporary care for children from families experiencing hardships. ITAV Crisis Intake Line – A year-round service assessing and supporting families in crisis through direct care referrals and resources. This program aims to prevent child neglect and family breakdown by providing immediate and long-term stability. Compassionate Warriors (Ongoing & Expanding) Compassionate Warriors is an educational initiative that teaches empathy diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) to school-aged children. It delivers workshops in schools focused on emotional intelligence anti-bullying and fostering an inclusive culture. Community Outreach & Support (Ongoing) This program provides marginalized communities with workshops referrals and culturally relevant resources. Services include mental health support parenting workshops and financial literacy education for newcomer families racialized individuals and low-income households New Charitable Programs (All Programs Are Free)