MOOSE JAW — Moose Jaw Family Services Inc. (MJFS) is seeking to expand into a larger facility as the non-profit organization experiences a growing demand for its services in the community.
The organization, which has operated from its current location at 200 Main Street 麻豆视频 for approximately three decades, is now in the early stages of launching its capital campaign to fund the move. This search is driven by the need to provide a more efficient and comfortable environment for both staff and clients.
Tara Jones, executive director of MJFS, said the organization’s increased workload has outgrown its current facility.
“Our building has served us very well for a really long time, but we’re just outgrowing our space,” Jones said. “We’re at a point where we’re sharing offices, and it’s kind of like playing musical chairs a lot of the time… It’s hard to assign spaces because there isn’t enough anymore.”
The non-profit currently has approximately 17 family support workers who share a single office space, with up to six staff members working in the same room at any given time. While the collaborative environment does have its advantages, Jones acknowledged that the lack of dedicated space presents challenges.
“There are some positives — our workers are able to work together, bounce ideas off each other, and support each other — but it can be pretty distracting sometimes and hard to get things done the way they need to,” she said.
“A bigger space would allow everyone to have their own dedicated work area, and that will translate to our clients knowing which room they’ll be coming to and feeling more comfortable in that space.”
Proceeds from recent fundraisers, including a $2,500 prize , are being directed towards this capital campaign.
The organization is also planning an upcoming “All Amped Up” concert fundraiser on Saturday, April 12 at the Mae Wilson Theatre.
“’All Amped Up’ is going to be a super fun evening,” Jones said. “We have two really amazing bands — The Montagues and The Bromantics — bringing lots of energy. It’s just going to be a really great time.”
Jones emphasized that raising awareness about the services offered by MJFS is equally important as securing additional funding.
“For us, getting out and letting people know who MJFS is and about the services that we provide, (notably through events like the recent Survey Says Charity Challenge and ‘All Amped Up’) — that’s a win for us,” she said. “We just want people to know who we are, what we do, and how we can support them.”
MJFS , including a team of professional counsellors, family support programs, and community outreach initiatives aimed at enhancing overall well-being.
Tickets for “All Amped Up” are available now and can be purchased at the Mae Wilson Theatre box office at 217 Main Street 麻豆视频 or .
For more information about Moose Jaw Family Services Inc., its capital campaign, and how to help out through donations, partnerships, or sponsorships, visit or call 306-694-8133.
