A Lacombe organization is celebrating over a half-century of supporting the community.
Lacombe and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is marking its 55th anniversary with the community at the Backyard Friends Dinner on Sept. 17 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.
The free event begins at 5 p.m. and will feature information booths, local dignitaries and past board members of the organization.
Founded to deliver locally inspired, proactive social initiatives, FCSS runs programs such as Coats for Kids, Tools for Schools and Fill a Fridge.
Community Projects Coordinator Wendy Griffin said she sees the impact of the organization daily.
“We see people coming through our door every single day looking for some help and some support or just guidance,” said Griffin. “We’re able to connect them with proper resources, or we have the resources in place here to just really make a difference and help them.”
Griffin said celebrating the milestone with the community at the Backyard Friends Dinner felt fitting.
“It’s been in place for over 30 years and with Lacombe FCSS being here for 55 years, we couldn’t think of a better place or time to just celebrate with our community.”
More information about FCSS programs is available on the organization’s website.
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