The Estevan Family Resource Centre has launched its second flower fundraiser.
And since Christmas is already around the corner, this time they are offering a variety of beautiful poinsettias, cozy wreaths and other gorgeous winter live arrangements. The online sale will be running until Nov. 17, with a delivery for pick up scheduled to happen at one of the local shops on Dec. 2.
Misty Pennington, the Estevan Family Resource Centre’s chairperson, said the campaign is running through Growing Smiles Fundraising, which offers a variety of festive decorations through their online platform.
“People get different items to order, like poinsettias; there are holiday wreaths. It’s like a festive fundraiser,” Pennington said.
Orders can be made online at www.estevanfamilycentre.growingsmilesfundraising.com. Credit card and e-transfer are accepted for payment. Anybody in Estevan or the area can purchase the items.
All proceeds stay in Estevan. This fundraiser helps to support operations at the Estevan Family Resource Centre and helps their services to remain free to the community.
“We have a social worker service, that’s free and anybody in the community can utilize. We have a drop-in play … that’s free. We run different programs such as Gym Babies, Story Time and Sing Along. We also have an emergency stash of diapers and formula for anyone that’s in need,” Pennington said.
This is the first winter fundraiser for the centre. They tried the flower sales for the first time in the spring for outdoor flowers and that was a big success, so they decided to give the winter one a try.
“We are trying to find some COVID-friendly fundraisers,” Pennington explained.
The centre lost a few major fundraisers this year, so they are trying to find innovative ways to still gain some funds to keep operating. They are planning on doing a few more things before the end of the year, and are also looking forward to running the outdoor flower sale again in the spring.
“We are so grateful and thankful to the community for the continuous support,” Pennington said.
The Estevan Family Resource Centre Inc. is a prevention model of service delivery offering a comprehensive range of programs aimed at enhancing child and family well-being by reducing family isolation, supporting healthy child development and providing information to support positive parenting.
“We act as a visible, inclusive and welcoming access point for all families in the community and surrounding area,” said the centre’s press release.
“We provide services in four core areas: parenting education, early learning, family wellness and support and information and referrals along with our drop-on and play area.”
