A Q&A with Claudia Sjoberg, Pedalheads CEO In this Q&A interview with Claudia Sjoberg, founder and CEO of Pedalheads, we discuss her longtime involvement with neighborhood houses across Canada, starting with Cedar Cottage, highlighting her role in creating welcoming and...

By Penny Bradley, Executive Director Alex House Not everything that is beautiful starts out that way. Our Reconciliation journey with Semiahmoo First Nation started with a misstep, which resulted from not understanding the traditional protocols of the people whose land...

By Jenna Otto-Wray, Communications & Engagement Director, ANHBC Central Services Anyone who gets to spend time at Sasamat Outdoor Centre knows that it is a magical, connected and tranquil place - filled with lively campers, leaders and volunteers in the...

By Danielle Verzosa, Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator, Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House When Safa Abdulmalk arrived in Canada at the age of 11, she carried with her the weight of a difficult and disrupted childhood. Born inside a taxi on...

National Indigenous History Month Journey of Listening, Learning, and Sharing At ANHBC neighbourhood houses, we are committed to listening, learning, and sharing our insights as we actively work towards decolonization. We believe in fostering a deep understanding and respect for Indigenous...

The Transformative Forest Ecosystem: A Bowen Island Story By Liz Lougheed GreenWe 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...

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...

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 & HassanSherry & Hassan are both retired. They are getting by...

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...

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...