The Transformative Forest Ecosystem: A Bowen Island StoryBy Liz Lougheed Green We marveled at the interconnectedness of the forest. In the early days of the Core Transformation teamwork, a small group found ourselves on Bowen Island for a day.The day was filled with thoughtful discussions, planning and stories. At one point, we decided to take…
Discover how Alexandra Neighbourhood House transforms surplus produce into nourishing meals for youth and empowers them through hands-on cooking sessions that build skills, confidence, and community. At Alex House, our Food Rescue program, generously supported by Nature’s Fare, plays a key role in supporting both our community and our drop-in youth program. Each week, we…
Discover how the South Vancouver Food Hub is transforming lives through these four unique stories — from easing medical stress for seniors to supporting students through tough times Sherry & Hassan Sherry & Hassan are both retired. They are getting by but have medical bills. With no insurance, dental procedures and medications can be…
At Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House we are grateful to continue our longstanding partnership with Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS). Through this partnership, we are lucky to work with their Family Support Worker – Indigenous Early Years to provide individual support and cultural programs and activities to Indigenous community members and families in the Mount Pleasant…
At the heart of every community lies the fundamental need for access to nutritious and sufficient food. Yet, for many families, this basic necessity remains out of reach due to financial hardships, job insecurity, or other personal challenges. Food insecurity is a pervasive issue that affects many individuals in Kitsilano, and as a community-driven organization,…
Newly arrived in Canada from Mexico, Fatima first heard about Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House while walking around her community. “A person on the street recommended Sunrise Welcome Place, so I attended a conversation circle,” shares Fatima. Initially, Fatima was quiet, unsure of how best to express herself in a new language. “When I first met…
Intergenerational Connections As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, many of us are reminiscing about the summer months. This time of year brings on familiar feelings of excitement, nostalgia and nervousness, even for those of us long removed from the back-to-school season. This is especially true for the campers, leaders and…
Building a Bright Future Together Make It! Program is a therapeutic art-based program for youth ages 15-30 who may need support with employment or identify as living with a disability (including mental health challenges), at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House. Make It! offers free group art therapy sessions every Thursday afternoon, as well as 1-on-1…
Bringing the community together Dreaming of a comfortable and safe place for everyone Our next Summer Story comes from Alex House – written by Shelley Cranstone (Director, Community Development). When the request for a summer story came, one person came to mind immediately at Alex House. Bo Long has been a long time, active and…
Neighbourhood House Movement Making Energized by a vision for change, informed by a wealth of neighbourhood knowledge, and supported by a culture of innovation, ANHBC programs and teams amplify social change and build a more resilient Neighbourhood House Movement. In January 2023, members from all areas of the ANHBC family came together for a dialogue…
