Over the past several weeks we have been dealing with vandalism at the Centre. Three solar panels and three windows have been broken, along with a variety of small things in our play yard. The garbage left is endless.
Children, staff and families are getting discouraged.
The community supported countless fundraisers over a span of years to help build the Centre. The community worked so hard to build the playground. We won an Aviva Insurance contest to raise money for the playground where the smallest in our community could play outdoors safely. Inuvik's families, business owners, and even youth at the high school voted every day. The Board of Directors and Staff have creatively dedicated resources and personal time into figuring out ways to make the building more accessible for everyone. We have kept this in mind and have left the playground open to the public. The recent vandalism makes it harder for us to keep this space open to the community.
We therefore ask that families, mentors and community members remind ourselves and everyone how important the Centre is for supporting families, employing people and building our community.
Let’s all respect the Centre and the playground, so it can be a safe place for children to play and learn.
Thank You
"I am very impressed with the support given to my son, a child with special developmental needs. As a mother I am grateful for their commitment to helping them be prepared for school and be able to interact more naturally with his peers. "
Meghan
Mother
"Our family is so happy to have the girls (age 1 and 3) at CFC. The staff care so much about the kids, and it shows! The variety of programming, the reliability and quality of service, the rich learning environment, the opportunities for field trips, and the time spent with community Elders: these are a few of the reasons why CFC is so fantastic, and why the care there is so exceptional."
