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Welcome to ESFRA

SUPPORTING EASTERN SHORE FAMILIES SINCE 1994

The Eastern Shore Family Resource Association is a not-for-profit, charitable organization. The association began with a Community Health Promotion Fund grant in 1994. We provide programs and services for families along the Eastern Shore from Lawrencetown / Lake Echo to Lower East Ship Harbour. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the programs and services we offer. We look forward to hearing from you.

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PROGRAMS

Learn about all of the programs ESFRA has to offer

SERVICES

Learn about all of the services ESFRA has to offer

REGISTRATION

DONATE

Donate to ESFRA via CanadaHelps.org

Upcoming Special Events!

Family Literacy Day @ Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
Sat, Jan 25
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, 7900 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0, Canada
Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, 7900 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0, Canada
Join us in celebrating Family Literacy Day in partnership with the Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library! Games, prizes, face painting, button-making, a puppet show, free books and more! Saturday, January 25th @ MHPL from 10 AM - 12 PM. All are welcome.
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Breakfast Stories - Family Event with Children 0-18 Years - February 15th, 2025
Sat, Feb 15
Grand Desert Rec Centre (Ste. Therese)
Feb 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. AST
Grand Desert Rec Centre (Ste. Therese), 17 Conrod Rd, Head of Chezzetcook, NS B0J 2L0, Canada
Feb 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. AST
Grand Desert Rec Centre (Ste. Therese), 17 Conrod Rd, Head of Chezzetcook, NS B0J 2L0, Canada
Breakfast Stories is a FREE community engagement event for families with children/youth (ages 0-18).
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