About Us

Marpole Oakridge Family Place is a registered non-profit organization. Our purpose is to provide a supportive and relaxing atmosphere in which parents, caregivers and children can meet, socialize, play and learn with the final goal of promoting the wellbeing of families.
 

History

Marpole Oakridge Family Place began 31 years ago in someone's living room and it has come a long way since. It moved from its humble beginnings at Marpole Oakridge Community Centre, where it was operated twice a week just by donations and volunteers, to the free-standing and fully-operating society it is today. MOFP now resides in expansive space in the old fire hall building on Hudson St and 70th, it has four permanent staff and several contract staff for various programs, and it is able to provide a range of supportive and fun programs for parents and children.
 

Financial Support

Marpole Oakridge Family Place gratefully acknowledges the support of the following:
 

City of Vancouver
Ministry of Children & Family Development
The Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General/Gaming Branch
United Way

In addition to the above sources of funding, MOFP depends on the financial support of community members in the following ways:
 

Donations

MOFP partly depends on financial and material support through donations. If you would like to donate to the MOFP society, please call 604.263.1405 or contact staff in the playroom. Tax receipts are provided for donations larger than $20. Thank you. Contact: Tracy Howard: Executive Director at ED@mofp.org

Membership Fees

A membership for MOFP is available for $10/year (Jan 1 - Dec 31) and provides access to many of MOFP's programs/services. It is $1 per family per visit to be paid at the beginning of each visit. Subsidy is available for low-income families. Contact: Playroom Coordinator at playroom@mofp.org