For over 25 years, The Family Center has been a trusted source of information and support for families living in Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods. As a non-profit organization, we are committed to helping families grow stronger, more resilient, and connected to their community. We do this by providing onsite programs and online resources that empower, guide, uplift and engage families through every age and stage.
Our Mission
Whenever. However.
We’re Here to Help.
Building happier, healthier families starts with information access. We partner with local schools and organizations, as well as members of our Association of Professionals, to offer programs and resources on a wide range of topics important to families today. While we predominantly serve the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods communities, our resources are available 24/7 online, as well as by phone during business hours, to anyone in need.
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Resources for Families of all Kinds, with Needs of all Sizes.
We believe that strong communities are created by strong families. And sometimes, raising a family can be challenging. That’s why we offer 24/7 online access to expert advice at no cost, as well as the option to access to a roster of qualified professionals for additional services. Our Association of Professionals consists of caring, local providers who work with individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds, specializing in family skills and resilience, as well as physical and mental health.
For over 25 years,
we have helped families
grow stronger together.
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Pop-Up Pickleball: Family Style
The War Memorial is partnering with The Family Center and Parking Lot Pickleball to host a free, family-friendly picnic and pickleball event! Learn pickleball basics and enjoy the beautiful lakefront setting with your family and your own dinner or snacks at Intro to Pickleball: Family Style.
Have you wanted to learn pickleball, but feel a little intimidated getting out on the court? Our pickleball pros will lead two 20-minute workshops on the back lawn of The War Memorial. After the sessions, the courts will be available for open play, giving you an opportunity to test out your new skills. We’ll welcome summer with more outdoor games and an incredible interactive drum set up for families to enjoy all evening long.
Bring a blanket – or borrow our folding chairs – and stake out the perfect picnic spot to enjoy dinner al fresco. While we welcome you bringing in your own food, alcohol is not permitted by Michigan State law. The War Memorial’s Cash Bar will be open, with small snacks available for purchase.
5:30pm – Back lawn opens for families to gather, BYOP(icnic) and refreshments available for purchase
6:00-6:30pm – Learn to Play Pickleball (Session #1)
6:30-7:00pm – Open Play on Pickleball courts
7:00-7:30pm – Learn to Play Pickleball (Session #2)
7:30-8:00pm – Open Play on Pickleball courts
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Thank you to our dedicated partners and generous sponsors. They help make our mission possible.
