Our Services
Counselling
We offer two types of counselling services:
Free, One-on-one sessions (possible wait list).
Free coaching sessions to help single parents reach their parenting goals.
Contact us to inquire about counselling availability.
Clothing & Goods
1Up Members have access to our clothing and goods room, which is stocked with a variety of new and gently used clothing in sizes that range from infant to adult.
Members will also find a small assortment of toiletries available, such as soaps, makeup, toothpaste, shampoos, and lotions available.
The clothing room can be booked by appointment only. To book your appointment, contact us.
Education & Classes
Our educational programs are open to EVERYONE in the community.
Each season we offer:
Lighthouse Parent
Understanding Anger & Stress
Healthy Boundaries
New in 2022: DBT Group
Dads with Dads is a support group for single Dads.
Drop-in Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Centennial United Church
Market Day
In response to an increased need for food support, 1UP created a weekly Market Day in May 2020. Since then it has become a regular weekly service we continue to offer.
Members are invited to drop by every Wednesday between 10:45 AM and 12:45 PM to pick-up a changing assortment of non-perishable staples, fresh bread, produce, dairy, and toiletries.
WHEN: Every Wednesday, from 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM
WHERE: Fairfield Community Centre at 1341 Thurlow Road
Please bring your own bags.
Mentorship Program
Our ‘Moms and Mentors‘ Program connects single mothers with volunteer mentors from the community, for a year of friendship and support.
Moms and mentors spend about two hours per week together. They may meet at the playground or at a café, or do just about anything that’s fun or useful – they could be going for a walk, shopping for groceries, cooking together, or just chatting over coffee or tea. There are monthly group gatherings to meet other matched pairs. Mentors act as an open ear and emotional support for the Mom they are matched with.
We always have room for more participants (both Moms and Mentors) in our program.
Seasonal Supports
Birthday Program: 1UP is happy to support our members with gifts for their children’s birthdays. Members can email info@1-up.ca 2 to 3 weeks before their child’s birthday to request a birthday gift. In your email please include your child’s name, gender, age and interests, and 1UP staff will do their best to find a couple options for you to choose from.
School Supplies: In early July, members are invited via email to sign-up for a set of basic school supplies for their children in K-12. School supplies are available on a first-come first-served basis, and pick -up is usually sometime during the last two weeks of August.
Holiday Support: Every year, 1Up has a raffle to draw approximately 60 member families who will receive winter holiday hampers. These hampers include gifts, treats and food vouchers to help you celebrate the holidays with your family. Member are invited to enter the Holiday Hamper Raffle starting early September, and if your name is drawn, you will be matched with a local Donor that will put together a personalized hamper for your family. *Please note that priority is given to members who did not receive a hamper the previous year, and first time recipients.
