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Deloitte Donates $20,000 To Family Centre
A $20,000 donation from Deloitte Bermuda will see 13 Family Centre families receive an “all-inclusive holiday cheer experience.” A spokesperson said, “With the help of a $20,000 donation from Deloitte Bermuda, 13 Family Centre families will receive an all-inclusive holiday cheer experience. The funds purchased gifts, including Christmas... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Family Centre Old Bags Fundraiser
Family Centre is holding their ‘Old Bags’ fundraiser event today [Nov 18] at the Horizons Clubhouse on South Shore Road in Paget. A spokesperson previously said, “Family Centre Presents its Popular ‘Old Bags’ Event – a Silent Auction of ‘Designer Inspired’ New Handbags and Sale of Gently used Handbags, Clothing and Accessories to Support... Read more of this article
Family Centre ‘Old Bags’ Fundraiser Event
Family Centre is getting set to present their ‘Old Bags’ event on Thursday [Nov 18] at the Horizons Clubhouse on South Shore Road in Paget from 1.00pm to 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Family Centre Presents its Popular ‘Old Bags’ Event – a Silent Auction of ‘Designer Inspired’ New Handbags and Sale of Gently used Handbags, Clothing and... Read more of this article
Mental Health Awareness Campaign Launches
Family Centre is launching a mental health awareness campaign for children and teens. A spokesperson said, “Family Centre, in partnership with RBK Advertising + Design and One Communications has launched a public awareness campaign to bring attention to mental health issues with Bermuda’s children and teens. The campaign launched this week during... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Family Centre Presentation
The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently had the opportunity to attend The Family Centre‘s Youth Leadership Academy’s Annual “Foundations Social Change Projects” Presentation. Minister Furbert said, “Thank you to the Family Centre Team for creating this avenue for our youth. “I applaud... Read more of this article
Family Centre To Hold Cup Match Tag Day
Family Centre will be holding its Cup Match Tag Day, with people able to purchase their Cup Match ribbons online via the Sargasso Sea app. A spokesperson said, “Family Centre, Clarien Bank and Sargasso Sea are teaming up to celebrate Bermuda’s return to the Cup Match Game. Family Centre Cup Match Tag Day ribbons are now available for purchase.... Read more of this article
New Solar System Installed At Family Centre
BE Solar partnered with Aeolus Capital Management to install a solar system for the Family Centre headquarters in Pembroke, and they noted that the solar system “will help the charity save over $4,800 each year by relying less on fossil fuel electricity.” A BE Solar spokesperson said, “Local solar company, BE Solar, has partnered with... Read more of this article
Video: Happy Earth Day From Family Centre
The Family Centre is sharing their Earth Day video with the community and encouraging people on the island “to engage in healthy green activities with their children and families.” A spokesperson said, “Family Centre joins Greenrock and other environmentally conscious organizations to be good stewards of the environment. The charity, Family... Read more of this article
DYAN Art Auction To Benefit Family Centre
Artist Diane Maughan, also known as DYAN, will be auctioning two original paintings, with the proceeds to benefit the Family Centre. A spokesperson said, “Artist Diane Maughan, known in the art world as DYAN, knew she wanted to help children and families in need. According to the artist, the pandemic has deeply affected children and families worldwide,... Read more of this article
Family Centre Sees 50% Increase In Calls
The Family Centre “is experiencing more than a 50 percent increase in calls and requests for therapeutic services as families” amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Families in Bermuda are feeling the pinch in many ways.” Family Centre Executive Director Dr. Sandy De Silva said, “Family Centre is experiencing... Read more of this article
Adverse Childhood Experiences Document
The Family Centre has released a new white paper on Adverse Childhood Experiences [ACE], noting that it is ‘reflective of our collective ‘Bermuda experience’ and provide support for continuing to build on a Bermuda-based research capacity.’ A spokesperson said, “In 2018, Bermuda was introduced to another meaning for ‘ACEs’;... Read more of this article
Christmas Message From The Family Centre
[Christmas Message from The Family Centre] Family Centre Board of Directors and Staff would like to wish Bermuda a Happy and Safe Holiday Season. As we reflect on the year, Family Centre is very grateful to our donors, volunteers, partners and the community for your overwhelming support through a very challenging time in Bermuda and the world. Because... Read more of this article
Family Centre Assisting Through Covid-19
The Family Centre says that it is available to “help families manage many of the emotional, behavioural, and social stressors that can accompany the necessary health and safety precautions that must be followed” in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “As the number of Covid-19 cases in Bermuda rises, Family Centre... Read more of this article
Family Centre Raises Awareness Of ‘ACEs’
In celebration of UNICEF’s World Children’s Day tomorrow [Nov 20], Family Centre is raising awareness of “adverse childhood experiences [ACEs]“. A spokesperson said, “World Children’s Day is celebrated annually on November 20th. This was the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child.... Read more of this article
Family Centre To Celebrate World Children’s Day
Family Centre is getting set to celebrate UNICEF’s World Children’s Day tomorrow [Nov 20] with activities that “advocate for the safety and care of children.” A spokesperson said, “Family Centre celebrates UNICEF’s World Children’s Day on Friday, November 20 with activities that celebrate and advocate for the safety and care of... Read more of this article
Family Centre’s ‘This Old House Sale’ Today
Family Centre will be hosting their “This Old House” sale today [Saturday, October 3] at Horizon Club House in Paget from 10 am to 4 pm. A spokesperson said, “Do you need a change of scenery? Family Centre invites you to plan a day out, and check out their “This Old House” Sale on Saturday, October 3 at Horizon Club House in Paget... Read more of this article
