LEON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – The Fort Braden Family Resource Center celebrated its one-year anniversary on Friday.
The center is a one-stop resource for those in need, providing everything from food, toiletries, job services, tutoring and more.
Officials at the center say families in the Fort Braden community do not have to drive all the way to the city to get such resources, and now are able to have that convenience in their backyard.
Community members like Emily Billington say its bringing many people together.
“I did sewing classes here, and that was really nice, that was really fun. My son enjoys coming, visiting and playing inside and outside as well,” Billington said.
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Officials at the Children’s Services Council of Leon County say in June they will look to determine if there will be an expansion.
They say communities like Griffin Heights and Woodville are interested in having an FRC.
The Fort Braden Family Resource Center is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m..
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