About us

The Organization

Bayers Westwood Family Resource Centre is a non-profit, community-based agency. We are operated by the non-profit Bayers Westwood Family Support Service Association.

Since 1991 we have been providing free programming for families and community. We have something for everyone!

Our Mission Statement

The Bayers Westwood Family Support Service Association’s mission is to create a secure, supportive, learning place that involves all community members and provides opportunities to share and to build confidence and trust while working together to create a stronger, healthier community.

The Team

Centre Staff

Executive Director

Donna Sutton

Administrative Assistant

Ashlee Upshaw

Parenting Journey Home Visitor

Ashley Harding

Healthy Beginnings Home Visitor

Lourin Touema

Healthy Beginnings Home Visitor

Yesser Youssef

Community Coordinator

Iman Al-Assadi



Board of Directors

Chair

Penny West – Retired

Vice Chair

Cara Carter – Community Member

Treasurer

Michael Casey – Business Owner

Secretary

Ann Giffin – Halifax Regional Police Community Liaison Officer

Board Member

Hossn Alshandawily – Community Member

Board Member

Alison Covert – Community Member

Having Fun!