The Family Action Network is issuing an urgent call for community members to join its board to help stabilize governance and sustain the organization into 2026.
FAN is a regional network of families, community, and business partners that connects families with supports and works behind the scenes to change systems so that every child and youth can thrive.
“We know this work matters. Our recent community survey clearly indicated that FAN programs like Check Early, Check Often and community belonging events are highly valued in our community,” said Heather Glenn-Dergousoff, executive director.
“Family Action Network has been around since 2013, and we’re a network of individuals and organizations that felt like we could do better to support our local families.”
The organization said it has expanded its programming over the years.
“We have grown to include many more opportunities that really bring families, children, and youth together so that we can better support and value what it takes a village to raise a child and bringing that together.”
The organization said it currently has a seven-member board, but all are sitting members.
“We currently do have a board of seven, but they are all sitting members, so we do not have a board chair, a board treasurer, or a board secretary, and those are really key positions in any nonprofit.”
“We’re really looking for people to come in and volunteer their time to help support and spearhead and lead the organization into the future.”
“It would be great if they did have some experience around nonprofit governance or finances, if they’re willing to step into that treasurer role, but really it’s passion and dedication to our children, youth, and families in our community is really 80 per cent of the work, and willing to support the organization as it moves forward through volunteer hours.”
Those interested in supporting governance, leadership or financial oversight can contact info@familyactionnetwork.ca.
More information is available at https://familyactionnetwork.ca/.
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