Connect with other parents and families
I don’t know about you, but I find the summer in Québec to be a bit short. So I make a point of getting out to soak up the warm summer days of August while they last! I have a few suggestions that you might want to check out with …
Summer self-care
Welcome Summer! We’ve been patiently waiting for you. Oddly enough, the summer months seem to slow down yet go by so quickly at the same time. July is a time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. We’ve been laying low for quite some time now and this is our …
Summer is here!
I’d like to start by thanking everyone for coming out in such big numbers to help us kick off the season at our Outdoor Family Kickoff to Summer event this past June 11. What an incredible turnout and gorgeous day we had for the first edition of this fun event. …
Spread the word – Together WE grow!
Hi everyone! I would like to start by wishing you, our beloved volunteers, a happy summer! This past April, we celebrated YOU through our two online Volunteer Appreciation events under the theme of Together WE Grow! Matt Mardini spread the love with his soulful voice, while William and Cassandra, our …
Our WE Dads program is off and running for YOU!
ERRATUM! Read Jessica’s June 28 blog here! Hi everyone, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jarryd Smith. I am part-time community animator for the WE Dads program, a new role that JH Partners created earlier this year. I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. After a short …
Celebrating all father figures!
Dear Caregivers, Good news! Snow has officially left the building and warm weather is upon us. It never ceases to amaze me how Québec’s climate can go from one end of the thermostat to another in the blink of an eye. Since June is a time to celebrate dads, as …
Enjoy nature as it comes into bloom
As we head into May, and nature is waking up after a long slumber, there are so many things to look forward to. I don’t know about you but I almost jump up and down for joy this time of year, as more and more of my yard is once …
Springing into wellness together!
As the days get longer and are slowly filled with more sunshine, spring is often a time of renewal and optimism. It’s a great time to clean out clutter, perhaps start a new project, or make a positive change in your life. After all, it’s never too late to start …
Meet Anaïs, new program coordinator for caregivers & youth mental health
Hello everyone! My name is Anaïs Fortin-Maltais. I am the new coordinator with Jeffery Hale Community Partners’ for both Caregivers’ Circle and Youth Mental Health programs. I am continuing the highly-appreciated work of Claire, who will now be able to focus entirely on our Well 50+ program, especially its related …
Spring is in the air!
Spring may be officially here, but it is hard to believe with all the snow on the ground. April is that crazy transition month in Quebec where we can expect anything from snowstorms to t-shirt weather. For many of us, this is not our favourite time of year. Personally, I …