Mount Pleasant Family Centre was inaugurated as a non-profit society in 1976 in response to the needs of local mothers for a safe, child-friendly space to meet for mutual support. The original centre was located on 6th and Main in the heart of old Mount Pleasant, in East Vancouver. In 1980 the society negotiated with the Vancouver Park Board to move to its present location, leasing the then vacant clubhouse in the northwest corner of Robson Park, at St. George and E13th. The parent volunteer board worked with staff to raise the funds to renovate the building, equipping it with a playroom and adult lounge area which remain at its core to this day.

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Through the Circles of Care and Connection Early Years Refugee Program, Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society supported refugee families from 2009 to 2025. Over more than 15 years, the program was a vital resource for Government-Assisted Refugee families with children aged 0–6 settling across Metro Vancouver.

Through family support, parent education, social activities, outreach, and home visiting, the program helped families build strong relationships, reduce isolation, and develop a sense of belonging in their new country.

Unfortunately, due to funding cuts affecting many settlement organizations, MPFCS was forced to close this valuable program in March 2025.