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Our Norwood History

1969

Norwood Readiness Centre moves into a house at 11560-95th A Street.

1974

Norwood Readiness Centre and House changes its name to Norwood Community Service Centre.

1979

The new “Norwood Centre” opens at 9516-114th Avenue, and NCSC and NNA move into their new home in August.

1994

Norwood Community Service Centre staff produce a video entitled A Day in the Life.

1999

The Norwood Community Service Centre changes its name to the Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre.

2009

Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre undertakes an “Extreme Makeover” project to upgrade with new paint, floorings, windows and kitchen cabinetry.

2014

Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre partners with RJ Scott School to open the second Parent Link in northeast Edmonton. The Parent Link will provide programs and services at the school as well as throughout various northeast communities.

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1963

Norwood Readiness Centre is established to enhance the learning potential of 5 year olds. Operations began out of the basement of Norwood United Church.

1973

Norwood Neighbourhood Association is established with the objective to preserve and improve Norwood as a low-density family neighbourhood.

1978

Construction of Norwood Golden Manor, Norwood’s first home for seniors, completed. NNA and NCSC were both involved during planning, design and construction phases.

1985

The Norwood Community Service Centre completes a Community Needs Assessment in order to stimulate the planning and future direction of programs, services and activities.

1996

The Community Action Program is established and begins operating out of Norwood Centre.

2001

The Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre hosts a reunion for former Board members and past Executive Directors to celebrate its 38 years of history.

2011

The Centre extends its hours to evenings and weekends as well as broadens its capacity to serve children and families city wide.

2013

​Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre’s 50th Jubilee – celebrating fifty years of healthy beginning that resonate for generations.

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