Community Voices
Stories and experiences from the families, volunteers, and supporters who make MPFCS what it is.
What Our Community Says
Real words from the people whose lives have been touched by MPFCS programs and community.
A Home Away From Home
"The Mount Pleasant Family Centre has become a home away from home for me and my two young children."
True Community Care
"The staff prioritize and care for the whole family. This is what true community care looks like."
Seen and Supported
"Here, we feel so seen and cared for. Thank you for the warmth, compassion, and wisdom."
A Lifesaver for Parents
"You are creating such a warm and welcoming home. You are a lifesaver for many overwhelmed parents."
A Place to Connect
"The Family Centre is like a second home, where children can play and adults can connect and feel supported."
A Place to Rest and Recharge
"Knowing I could come downstairs, have a break, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea made such a difference."
A Magical Place
"The Family Centre is a magical place where children can play freely, caregivers can take a breath, and families feel welcomed, supported, and connected."
Support That Matters
"The staff are the heart and soul of the space. They radiate warmth, humour, and wisdom, and are as nurturing to caregivers as they are to their children."
A Wonderful Place for Children
"A wonderful place. My children love it very much. My little girl always wants to go to the playroom."
A Safe and Special Place
"It feels like home here. A safe place to be held, heard, supported, and for the whole family to thrive and find connection."
The Heart of the Community
"As a first-time mother, it was the best place to come and take my daughter. The staff here is the heart of Mount Pleasant."
More Comfortable With Other Children
"My son has become more comfortable playing with other children, and seeing that makes me happy."
Support When I Needed It Most
"Baby time during COVID was literally a lifesaver. As a new mother desperate for community and help, it gave me a safe place where both my children and I felt welcome."
An Oasis in Motherhood
"This place has been an oasis for my son and I during the early, bleary days of motherhood."
Warmly Welcomed
"Every time we come to the Family Centre, we are greeted so warmly; we always feel so welcome and happy to see everyone."
Support for the Whole Family
"The staff are as nurturing to caregivers as they are to their children."
A Place Families Remember
"Families whose children, and now grandchildren, attended the Centre still have such fond memories of the staff and community."
Support Beyond Play
"It is just as rewarding for the adults, who can connect, nurture each other, and feel supported."
A Stronger Parent-Child Bond
"The support and understanding at the Centre can make a huge difference in the parent-child relationship."
A Safe Place to Grow
"It feels like a safe place to be heard, supported, and cared for, where the whole family can grow and build meaningful connections."
The Heart of Mount Pleasant
"The staff are the heart of Mount Pleasant. Their warmth, care, and attention make families feel lucky to have this place in the community."