Rise & Thrive

10/23/2026

🌟 WE'RE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! 🌟

Do you have a heart for supporting moms and young children?

Rise & Thrive's Nourishing Connections Program is seeking dedicated female volunteers to assist with child minding during our monthly gatherings for mothers.

🧸 Children Ages 0-6�📅 Once per month (typically the last Sunday of the month)�⏰ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM�🍽️ Dinner provided

We're hoping to build a consistent volunteer team so that moms and children can become comfortable with familiar faces each month. Even a small commitment can make a meaningful difference in creating a welcoming, supportive space for local families.

This opportunity may be a great fit for:
✨ Early Childhood Educators (ECEs)�✨ Child & Youth Workers�✨ Social Workers�✨ Students currently pursuing these fields�✨ Individuals hoping to enter these professions in the future�✨ Anyone who enjoys working with young children and wants to give back to their community

Our Nourishing Connections program gives moms a chance to build relationships, learn new skills, enjoy a meal, and access community support while knowing their little ones are being cared for.

❤️ Whether you're looking to gain experience, expand your professional skills, or simply donate your time to a meaningful cause, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Contact us at [email protected] to learn more or express your interest in volunteering.

Small Commitment. Big Impact. Together, we can help moms thrive.

10/20/2026

🎄✨ Help Us Spread Some Holiday Magic! ✨🎄

Rise & Thrive will be at the listowelfarmmakermarket Christmas Market on Sunday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and we'd love to see you there!

We will be accepting new, unwrapped toys to help bring joy to local children and families supported through our programs this holiday season.

We will also be accepting monetary donations to help keep our Care Closet stocked with essential items that families in need can access free of charge throughout the year.

Every toy, every dollar, and every act of kindness helps make a difference in our community. ❤️

We will be at the entrance of the market, stop by, say hello, and help us ensure local families have the support they need this holiday season and beyond.

🎁🎄❤️

10/06/2026

If you are able to make it to Stratford, this is a great opportunity to get clothes for your little!

Huron-Perth CAS

Our Children's Clothing Swap is coming up on Tuesday, October 20!

Bring gently used clothing your child has outgrown and take what you need. It's a great way to connect with other caregivers in the community while making sure children have what they need for the season ahead.

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Britannia Street Community Room, 200 Britannia St, Stratford

No registration required - just drop in!

10/05/2026

Do you make crafts and love sharing your skills with others?

We’d be thrilled to welcome a local crafter to join our Nourishing Connections meeting and lead a simple, fun activity with our moms and their littles (ages 0–6).

We’d especially love to do a Christmas craft! 🎄🎄🎄

If you’re interested, please reach out and let us know what types of crafts you do. We’d love to connect and collaborate.

09/20/2026

Our Care Closet in Listowel is officially OPEN — and we’re so excited to welcome families in.

We’re offering free essentials for parents with children ages 0–6, including diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, toys, feeding supplies and more.

Because our shelves are stocked entirely through community donations, stock will vary from week to week — some items may be limited, and others may not always be available.

The Care Closet is open by appointment only, and families are welcome to visit once every two weeks so we can support as many parents as possible.

To book your visit, send us a message or email [email protected].

Our volunteer team can’t wait to welcome you in. 💛

Thank you to Libro Credit Union and our community donors for their support which ensures programs like this can continue.💙

09/16/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who registered for the Family Crockpot Cooking Program in Listowel!

We are so excited to see the community come together for a morning of cooking, learning, connecting 🥰

This program is a partnership between Rise & Thrive and Rural Response for Healthy Children, and it truly takes a community to make programs like this possible.

We want to extend a very special THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors and community partners:
🫶 Canadian Tire — thank you for generously donating the crockpots that made this program possible!
🏠 United Way Perth-Huron — thank you for providing the Access Centre space for us to host the program and for helping create a welcoming place for our community to gather.
💙 Libro Credit Union — thank you for your generous funding and continued support of initiatives that strengthen our local community.
🌱 Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation — thank you for your funding and for helping us bring this program to life.

And, of course, thank you to our community! Your support, participation, and enthusiasm are what make programs like this so meaningful. ❤️

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this program a success. Here's to good food, new skills, full crockpots, and stronger community connections! 🍲✨

Thank you for helping Rise & Thrive and Rural Response for Healthy Children make a difference, one meal and one connection at a time. 💕

If you’re interested in knowing more about Rise & Thrive and what programs and supports are available please visit our website, www.riseandthrivefamilycentre.org.

09/10/2026

We’re reaching out for support 💙

A few moms in our community are in urgent need of Similac Stage 1 Ready‑to‑Feed formula.

If you’re able to help, we’re gratefully accepting:

• Physical donations of Similac Stage 1 Ready‑to‑Feed Formula
• Monetary contributions to assist with ongoing purchases

Every bottle helps ensure babies are fed and cared for.

Thank you for standing with us in compassion and community.

08/24/2026

Is your child's car seat fitted correctly? Drop in to our free Car Seat Clinic in Seaforth on Saturday, September 12, and let a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician check it out for you!

No appointment needed - just come by and our certified technicians will make sure everything is fitted correctly and safely.

When: Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Seaforth Fire Station, 31 Birch St., Seaforth, ON Cost: FREE - drop in anytime

08/21/2026

Every dollar you give each month directly supports moms raising children ages 0–6 in North Perth.

💝Here’s how your monthly gift makes a difference:

• $10/month — Helps provide fresh produce for a family
• $20/month — Supports ingredients for our monthly meal program
• $35/month — Restocks care closet essentials
• $50/month — Strengthens emergency support and program growth

Together, we can reduce food insecurity and ease the financial strain of early motherhood.

Choose a monthly level that feels right for you:
https://www.riseandthrivefamilycentre.org/donate

06/17/2026

✨ Formula Available for Families ✨

We currently have this formula available for any family who uses it — no restrictions, no requirements, no questions asked. If this is the brand your little one relies on, please feel free to reach out and pick some up.

We know how stressful formula access can be, and we’re here to make it easier for you. 💛

Send us a message if you’d like to arrange pickup.