Aug
17
2023
Amy Majam’s ANHBC journey began sixteen years ago, shortly after she immigrated to Canada from the Philippines. At the time, she had enrolled in a settlement employment program at the Immigrant Services Society of BC, which she credits immensely...
Jul
06
2023
Aaniin, boozhoo, indinawemaaganidook. Natasha Meryl Miskwaa Dibik Giizis nindizhnikaaz. Mikinak nindodem. Michi Saagiig nindoonjiibaa.
Hello, all my relatives. My name is Natasha Meryl Miskwaa Dibik Giizis. Turtle is my totem. Michi Saagig is where I am from.
My role within ANHBC...
Jun
26
2023
Calling all artists and designers! We are looking for a talented individual to help us create new designs for ANHBC swag, such as stickers, water bottles, and tote bags. A panel of ANHBC staff will evaluate the designs based...
May
29
2023
ANHBC’s Childcare Directors and staff play an instrumental role in providing exceptional care to families of all backgrounds. Beyond fostering an inclusive, nurturing environment, they create opportunities for children to grow alongside their community.
To honour Child Care Month...
Jul
21
2022
The Next Summer Stories Series follows Ghfran Alkour and her family, and how they found a new and welcoming community at the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House after coming to Canada from Syria. We hope you enjoy their story!
When you...
Jul
07
2022
This Neighbourhood House Impact Story is shared by Kiko Kung (they/them), Youth Engagement Facilitator from Alexandra Neighbourhood House. Written in their own words, Kiko's story it is one of belonging, inclusive safe spaces, and strong youth voices. We hope...
Dec
16
2021
From the central office of ANHBC is a story of long relationships, family connections and community impact. We hope you enjoy Blanca’s neighbourhood house story, written in her own words:
My early memories of getting connected to neighbourhood houses was...
Nov
24
2021
At the beginning of the pandemic nearly half of the 31 ANHBC childcare facilities remained open to support the families of essential workers, during an extremely difficult and unprecedented time. This is just one story of many, and it...
Nov
24
2021
My name is Darya, and I work for South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH), particularly for one of its Adult Day Care Centres – Beulah Gardens ADP. I was at the end of my probation period when the pandemic started,...