The Community and Family Services team at The Salvation Army in Burlington, Ontario has a clear goal for the community events they’re hosting this year. Their objective is for everyone to connect, socialize, and take a break from the screens.

The event to kick off this initiative for community connection was a family games night held at The Salvation Army’s Burlington Community Church. People of all ages attended the event. They had a chance to play various board games and enjoy delicious food and snacks.

While many familiar community members attended, there were also some new faces in the mix. This allowed participants and staff to meet new people and build the connections they were hoping for.

Thanks to the success of the community games night, the Community and Family Services is looking to build on this by possibly expanding this event in the future or introducing new programs that bring people together.