News

January 31 - February 2, 2025

We are so excited to be partnering with OG Ales this year to launch the new, fully-accessible Candy Land trail as part of the Enchanting Winter Wonderland for FROSTival 2025.

This event will run from January 31st to February 2nd from 12PM-10PM at the OG Brewery Estate. SureGrip Atlantic is generously providing Action Trackchairs for the weekend, so all can enjoy the trail, regardless of mobility. At night, discover the Illumines Night Walk, a family friendly trail of colourful lights and magical winter displays, beginning with the inclusive Candy Land trail!

Admission for the Illumines Night Walk, running from 7PM-9PM each night, is $5 per person or $20 per family (2 adults & children between ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free). 100% of the admission proceeds will go to support Opal Family Services' programs! For more information, contact us or go to https://ogales.ca/events/ .

January 15, 2025

Martin Aitken of Aitken’s Pewter and Katherine Karnes Munn collaborated on a fundraiser to support Opal Family Services. Opal Family Services is grateful for their support and generosity!

December 3, 2024

November 30, 2024

November 21 (12PM-8PM) and November 22 (10AM-8PM)

Christmas at the Market

Opal and Saving Paws Rescue will be participating in Christmas at the Market again this year.

November 1, 2024: AUCTION is now live!

Opal Family Services is hosting an online auction to raise funds for our program development project!

Our Auction is now live until November 22nd at 10PM!

https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/65458/auctions/172190

September 24, 2024: Notice of AGM

You're Invited to Our Annual General Meeting and Chili Dinner!

Join us as we gather to celebrate the past year and enjoy some delicious chili by donation, made by the culinary skills students at Leo Hayes High School! We will share annual updates and reports, hear from our Kids Club guest speakers Ali Valk and Shatha Al Tahan, and discuss future plans. As well, we will open the floor at the end for questions and ideas.

Date: October 6th, 2024

Time: 4PM-6PM
Location: 104 Edgewood Drive, Fredericton

Food: Enjoy a hearty chili dinner by donation with vegetarian, chicken, and beef options available. Stay to the end for some cake!

We look forward to seeing you there! All are welcome. Please let us know if you will need any accommodations or support staff for you/your family to attend.

September 7, 2024

Opal Family Services celebrated our 40th Anniversary! Thank you to everyone in our community who came together to celebrate inclusion and unity!

A special thank you to Chairperson Randy Dickinson, MLA David Coon, Deputy Mayor of Fredericton Jocelyn Pike, and Mayor of New Maryland, Judy Wilson-Shee for taking the time to join us!

Thank you to our sponsors — Ashley Snow — Keller Williams Capital Realty, Chateau Fredericton, Avalon Salonspa, and Tommy’s Flooring. This event would not have been possible without your generosity!

We would also like to thank our dear friends at Dragon Mire Farms for your continued support in offering your time and services to our Opal community! Fun was had by all!

August 26, 2024: Grant

We are pleased to announce that Opal Family Services has received a grant to support Camp Wonder 2023/2024 from the New Brunswick Children’s Foundation!

Thank you!

Camp Wonder is possible with your generous support! Thank you for supporting children with disabilities.

June 28, 2024: Grant and Donation

We are pleased to announce that Opal Family Services received funding from the Fredericton Community Foundation for Camp Wonder 2024.

Thank you!

Camp Wonder is made possible with generous support from our community!

June 21, 2024: Funding

Opal Family Services is pleased to announce that we received funding from iA Financial Group for our Adult Programs!

Thank you!

Our Adult programs are possible with funding from generous partners!

May 30, 2024: funding

We are pleased to announce that Opal Family Services received funding from United Way Central NB!