Family Service, Inc. celebrates 50 years
Family Service, Inc celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday at Simmons Winery. The not-for-profit group provides mental health care and other services for those in need on a sliding fee scale. Julie Miller, the agency’s executive director, says the program started as a mental health initiative.
We asked Miller how the mission of Family Service, Inc. has changed over a half-century.
Miller says the mission has since grown to include early childhood services and child abuse prevention efforts. Last year, more than 15,000 people were served by the agency.
Susan Kell, a former board member and director, talks about how the group has changed over the years…
Dozens of people turned during Thursday’s event to celebrate. That included the reading of a proclamation by Mayor Jim Lienhoop.
For more on Family Service, Inc., visit familyservicebc.org.