On Friday May 31 2019, the Early Childhood Community Development Centre (ECCDC), Niagara's Roots of Empathy Coordinating agency, hosted the Annual Baby Celebration alongside partners from EarlyON Centres, Niagara Catholic District School Board, Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir, and District School Board of Niagara at their office, 191 Carlton St., St. Catharines. The celebration was well-attended with everyone present celebrating Niagara's youngest Teachers (the Roots of Empathy babies), the Roots of Empathy instructors, and dedicated families who participated in the program.

Post-event Media Release; June 2019
Pre-event Media Release; May 2019