A few months ago, we began to offer a new pastoral outreach to the city. Known as the Beech Street Community Kitchen, a place for people to prepare meals together, share their stories and celebrate life.
Starting a new venture such as this is always an exciting time. There are lots of possibilities but also lots of challenges. What started out as an idea for a few people to prepare meals together is already turning out to be a great success story on many different levels. From the very beginning, we had to rely on a few other organizations in the city to teach us the ropes about how a community kitchen works. We are extremely grateful for all the wisdom and enthusiasm we have been able to share with our friends at the Jubliee Heritage Family Resources, Better Beginnings, Better Futures and Our Children, Our Future.
Being involved in the Becch Street Community Kitchen teaches us to draw on the strengths of different individuals, while facing challenges together. Speaking of togetherness, one of our partners had a new beginning today. Jubilee opened the doors of the Best Start Hub today. Best Start is a child-care centre located in one of the local schools. Visitors to the grand opening today were treated to tours as well as a variety of activities including yoga classes held with some of the students in the school, and an exhibition of First Nations dancing.
We celebrate with our friends this new beginning which is sure to make a difference in the lives of so many. Congratulations and best wishes for continued success.
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