Our January/February/March 2026 give will be going to Family SOS.
Family SOS is a local, non-profit, child-centred organization directed toward building strong and healthy families. As an inclusive family support agency, Family SOS offers free comprehensive programs that will benefit all family members.
Our work focuses on:
-Increasing parenting confidence
-Developing relationships within families
-Fostering self-awareness
-Improving confidence in children and youth
-Encouraging pro-social choices
-Strengthening communication within families
-Improving health and well-being
-Empowering self-sustainability
Founded in 1978 by Dr. John Anderson, a pediatrician at the IWK, Family SOS was created after Dr. Anderson saw firsthand the need for a proactive, preventative approach to supporting families.
What began as a small initiative to build parenting confidence and strengthen family connections has grown into a trusted community organization serving families throughout HRM.