Raquelle Forrester, Executive Director - Family Education Centre
Raquelle Forrester is the Executive Director of the Family Education Centre, a nonprofit serving families in Peel Region for over 50 years.
Raquelle leads programs that connect parents with the tools and support they need, including help for grandparents and families in shelters.
The center runs workshops, self-study courses, and works closely with local groups to reach more families.
With years of experience running nonprofits, Raquelle focuses on building strong relationships with the community and funders.
She also writes grants, helping the center grow its impact. Thanks to her leadership, the Family Education Centre is reaching more families, including those beyond Peel Region.
In this episode:
- 0:00 – Intro: Exploring the Importance of Relationships in Nonprofit Work
- 00:47 – Meet Raquelle Forrester: A Leader Passionate About Empowering Families
- 00:57 – The Family Education Center: 50 Years of Community Support and Education
- 01:26 – Modern Parenting in a Complex World: Addressing Social Media, Cyberbullying, and More
- 01:56 – Who Do You Want Your Child to Be at 25?
- 02:13 – Collaborating with Local Agencies to Strengthen Communities
- 03:04 – Expanding Beyond Peel to Serve Families Across Canada
- 04:04 – Innovative Programs for Every Family: Grandparenting, Family Futures, and Discovering Me
- 06:05 – The Launch of the Effective Black Parenting Program
- 07:54 – Stories of Transformation: Parents Becoming Educators and Community Leaders
- 08:24 – Final Reflections: How Relationships and Support Transform Lives
"Transparency with your funders is very important and not just in terms of how you're utilizing the funds, but, you know, sometimes so, basically, what I found nowadays is that a lot of times when we're doing our report back to the funders."
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