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South Osborne community members have been asked to support a years-long, family-focused project in the heart of the neighbourhood.
The South Osborne Commons project aims to convert Churchill Park United Church (525 Beresford Ave.) into a child-care facility and community hub.
A fundraiser — Play it Forward: The South Osborne Commons Show— was held Nov. 22 to raise awareness, money and also educate the community about the project and the combined team behind it. At press time, scheduled performances included Al Simmons, Keri Latimer (of Leaf Rapids) and Daniel Jordan, as well as family activities in the church’s upstairs gym.
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Many waitlists go back for years, she said, adding that, once women find out they’re pregnant, they should get on a child-care list right away.
“I thought, ‘I just gotta do something about this,’” she said. “Something’s gotta change.”
The project is in its pre-construction phase, Suek said. An architect has been hired and grants will be applied for. Its projected opening date is September 2027.
For more information, check out the South Osborne Child Care Alliance page on Facebook.