Expansion
On March 18, 2021, Partnership for Strong Families (PSF) opened its doors to the Columbia County community at the NorthStar Family Resource Center (NSFRC). Prior to opening, PSF staff, community partners, and community volunteers spent months conducting a community needs assessment to ensure the services and supports offered were what was most needed in the community. A visioning session with community leaders was also conducted in late 2020 to help us better understand the community’s needs. We have been able to offer a variety of services and supports such as a clothing closet, afterschool homework help, community wide events, and job search assistance with the help of community partners. A Resource Center Advisory Council (RCAC) was formed to facilitate collaboration and gain input from local community partners.
In 2024, an RCAC feedback group was conducted to explore the extent of RCAC activities, engagement, and responsiveness to implementation, organization, and patron needs. The full report from this feedback group can be found here.
While NorthStar’s service array continues to expand to better meet the community’s needs, the following services and programs are currently available on a daily basis:
- Academic Assistance (grades 1-8)
- Clothing Pantry
- Community Walks
- Fax, Computer and Internet Access
- Notary Services
- Referral Services
Click here to read the full report from the Resource Center Advisory Council Feedback Group Session
Click here to see our 2020 Community Vision Session Presentation
