March 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of an incredible non-profit, charitable organization known as the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (KMFRC). The KMFRC would like to invite you, to join in the celebrations and make this 30th anniversary a memorable one.
Can you imagine that what is now the KMFRC originally started as a voluntary, charitable organization called the Co-operative Family Centre, that offered a Thrift Shop and Tea Room in 1980? Only on March 28th 1994 was it officially named and incorporated as Kingston Military Family Resource Centre.
Since then, the support services offered through the KMFRC have been a true game changer for military families experiencing challenges like absences, relocations and transitions. For the KMFRC and its volunteer Board of Directors, this incredible milestone is a great opportunity to reflect with pride on their 30 years of service to the Kingston military community and to recognize the many achievements the KMFRC has made during that time.
March 1st the KMFRC will launch a virtual 50/50 fundraiser and start of a month-long social media campaign featuring daily posts highlighting the KMFRC’s 30 years of vibrant history. If you have been active with us in the past, you might be part of those posts, so make sure not to miss them on our social media @KingstonMFRC. Tickets for the 50/50 fundraiser can be purchased online here (Kingston Military Family Resource Centre 30th Anniversary 50/50 Fundraiser! | Rafflebox), and the funds raised will help the KMFRC to continuously provide exceptional services to military families in times of need. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win and support a great military community cause at the same time. This is truly a win-win opportunity!
Join us on Saturday, March 23rd between 1pm and 4pm at the KMFRC, 32 Lundy’s Lane for great festivities, jam-packed with exciting activities. Families can expect activities like facepainting, a community game challenge, a balloonist and much more. The new ‘YOUth Matter’ room will invite young visitors to explore the Youth Connect App that recently launched. A retrospective exhibition in the KMFRC gym titled “Through the Years” will display many fond memories from the past 30 years and hopefully bring smiles to visitor’s faces. Family friendly charcuterie and refreshments will make sure attendees won’t go hungry. On top of that, the event will host the live draw of the KMFRC’s first 50/50 fundraiser at 3pm and recognize KMFRC and Personnel Support Program (PSP) community volunteers. This will be a fantastic opportunity for families and individuals to mix and mingle and to check out the centre, should they have never been here before.
For more event details and to register, community members and partners are invited to visit the event page at www.cfmws.ca/kmfrc30th.
If you have been active with the KMFRC the past 30 years, why not share your memories with us? Submit your testimonial at https://cfmws.ca/kmfrctestimonial outlining how the KMFRC has positively impacted your journey.
