Category: Stories

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...

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,...

Intergenerational ConnectionsAs 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...

 Building a Bright Future TogetherMake 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...

Bringing the community togetherDreaming of a comfortable and safe place for everyoneOur 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...

Neighbourhood House Movement MakingEnergized 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...

Collective Transformation: Building Relationships to Land, People & PlaceBy Ancel ZhuThe ANHBC Collective Strategic Transformation Framework is no ordinary strategic plan. It intertwines individual stories, relationships, patience, uncertainties, bravery, heart and commitment. As the fruits of this work take...