Malvern Family Resource Centre

Malvern Family Resource Centre (MFRC) is an essential and trusted Community Hub that connects engages and takes collaborative action in supporting our communities to thrive. We use our public spaces and our deep and authentic connections to bring people together with a focus on those that need us the most. In 2024 MFRC provided impactful holistic and highly accessible programs and services to 19 000 children youth families women newcomers and seniors. Our children’s program supports young and school-aged children to get a great start. Our Malvern Urban Farm drives fresh food access with our Youth Hubs providing a safe and welcoming space for young people to connect. Our Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility team delivers targeted programming that focuses on building more equitable and just communities. We offer counseling and resources for survivors of gender-based violence and our older adult members engage in social educational physical and mental wellness programs. Finally our newcomer programs engage and support new community members through language classes cultural orientation workshops employment assistance and community engagement activities. MFRC begun implementation of am ambitious food strategy in 2024 bringing food into 100% of our in-person programs to support food security growing more food at our urban farm and engaging in food security dialogue with partners.