| What's New at KFRC? It has taken awhile, but pictures from KFRC's Holiday Party are now available for viewing on our Programs Page! Save money while supporting KFRC's Programs! Check out the Sherwin-Williams Neighbor to Neighbor Program on our Support Page for details! Its time for our annual Quilt Raffle! Lynda Howell from the Stitch Connection, a Michigan based firm, is the designer of this fun and fanciful creation. All of the embroidery, piecing, and quilting were done on a home sewing machine by the Sewing Servants and will mark their 6th quilt that they have generously created and donated to support KFRC. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The drawing will be held on April 23, 2008. Please stop by KFRC or call 482-9363 for you tickets. View the quilt here View KFRC's calendar here!  
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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Keweenaw Family Resource Center (KFRC) is to support, strengthen and enrich family life in the Keweenaw Peninsula by providing programs for families with children, ages 0-4 years.
History of KFRC
The Keweenaw Family Resource Center (KFRC), initially known as the the Trinity Drop in Center, was established in 1991 with the goal of strengthening family life in the community. It been as a community outreach program of the local Episcopal Church. KFRC became a non-profit 501(C)3 organization in 1993 in order to apply for a broader range of funding sources. The KFRC started with two volunteers and now has 6 employees and a dedicated core of volunteers. The programs of the KFRC have been tailored to fit the community needs and innovative, well-managed and cost effective. Our programs serve area families from a variety of socio-economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
Affiliations
Awards
| 2005 | Margaret Sottile received the Betty Tableman Award in honor of her committment to the development of infant and family services | |
| 2005 | Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council "Partners in Prevention" award to Margaret Sottile | |
| 2002 | National Family Week Award in recognition of KFRC's outstanding contribution to families in Michigan | |
| 2001 | Margaret Sottile received the COOKIE Award (Care Of Our Kids Is Essential) at the UP Early Childhood Conference for making a difference in the lives of young children | |
| 2000 | KFRC received the Model Program Award from Michigan Children's Trust Fund for program excellence and innovation | |
| 1998 | Upper Penninsula Children's Coalition Award for outstanding service to young children | |
| 1996 | KFRC named a Jubilee Center by national Episcopal Church for unique support programs for families with very young children | |
| 1995 | CCCSA award for human services | |
| 1995 | Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council "Partners in Prevention" award |
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This website was designed and developed by Anne Baldridge.
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