True Colours - Zawadi

A huge thanks to the Victoria Foundation for Adoption Permanency who has generously chosen AFABC for a mini grant to start up our FOURTH, yes the fourth!, True Colours Group.

In addition to Kelowna, Kamloops and Nelson, Christine Beugelink and Shawna Vaandrager in Abbotsford are starting their Zawadi group.

"Our interest in True Colours stems from an increasing awareness of our families in finding innovative methods of helping to support our children as they grow. We also desire to be proactive, in building a supporting network for our children to connect with each other and positive adults of colour. We would like to make this program available to all families in the lower mainland who are parenting children of African heritage."

I am very proud of the True Colours Mentoring programs that started in Kelowna, and have gradually expanded into other areas around the province. None of it would be possible without the committment and determination of the parents and mentors who give so much of their time, energy and themselves to help support our children.

Thank you just doesn't seem to be enough.