Nourishing Through Indigenous Dinner Nights
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...

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Nourishing Through the Living Room Program
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...

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Nourishing Confidence in Volunteers
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...

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Centering Land, People and Place at Sasamat
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...

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Dreaming of a sense of belonging and purpose
  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...

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Dreaming of a comfortable and safe place for everyone
Bringing the community together Dreaming of a comfortable and safe place for everyone Our next Summer Story comes from Alex House - written by Shelley...

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Neighbourhood House Movement Making
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...

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Dreaming of Collective Transformation
Collective Transformation: Building Relationships to Land, People & Place By Ancel Zhu The ANHBC Collective Strategic Transformation Framework is no ordinary strategic plan. It intertwines...

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Dreaming of Meaningful Respect and Equity
First Local Pride Celebration at Kitsilano Neighbourhood: Dreaming of Meaningful Respect and Equity On Saturday, August 3rd, the Kitsilano Commons Plaza was transformed into a...

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Dreaming for Care and Being Cared For
It is always time to dream! Social interaction and the nourishment of both body and mind are the secrets to living a full life. At...

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Dreaming for Collective Transformative Journey
Transforming Together The ANHBC Collective has been on a journey of collective Strategic Transformation across all neighbourhood houses, camp, and central office, beginning in the...

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Dreaming for Land, Place and Collective
Intergenerational Story of Place & Land Exploration Come and Join Our Community Circle! An Intergenerational Story of Place & Land Exploration at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood...

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Dreaming for Reflective and Collaborative Growth
Marpole's Neighbourhood House opened their first Child Care facility It is a time of celebration for the neighbours and team of Marpole Neighbourhood House (MNH)...

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Dreaming for Social Justice Equity
Reframing South Vancouver & Marpole Neighbourhoods Dreaming for Social Justice Equity The region of South Vancouver is bustling, vibrant and diverse in every way. Made...

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A Time for Belonging
Over the holiday season, a sense of community and belonging can feel more important than ever. Ron’s story shows just how valuable supporting neighbourhood houses...

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Uplifting and Engaging Community With My Art
This summer, ANHBC ran a design contest, inviting the artists of our communities to portray what the neighbourhood house movement means to them. We would...

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Beyond Orange Shirt Day
* Content warning * This post contains information about residential schools. Honouring Orange Shirt Day: A Journey of Unlearning and Reflection  Monday, September 30th is...

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The Story of Orange Shirt Day
* Content warning * This post contains information about residential schools. For helplines and support, scroll to the end.   When Phyllis Webstad was six...

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In Preparation For Orange Shirt Day
* Content warning*  This post contains information about residential schools. For helplines and support, scroll to the end.   This Saturday is Orange Shirt Day,...

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Growing Into Who You Are
Our next #GiveToGrow #SummerStorySeries features Oliver Cowan, a participant and volunteer at Marpole Neighbourhood House who has found an incredible sense of community and support...

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Building a Sense of Belonging
This week’s #GiveToGrow #SummerStorySeries feature spotlights Tito, a volunteer who found a sense of belonging at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House upon moving to Vancouver. In...

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Paying It Forward
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...

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Through Our Values We Build Community
Our next feature in the #GiveToGrow #SummerStorySeries is from Alicia Smith, Strategic Development Coordinator from Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, and organizer of their first Drag Storytime....

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Indigenizing Our Places & Spaces
Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) is tucked away in the community now known as the West End of Vancouver, up from the shores of Yulkshun (Squamish...

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Building Connection in a New Country
Our next feature in the #GiveToGrow #SummerStorySeries is from Vinita Sud, a yoga teacher, passionate community member, and neighbourhood house Board of Directors volunteer who...

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Gardening to Give Back
Introducing Saba, a landscape architect, a passionate community member and advocate for boulevard gardens who has found a unique way to financially support the Mount...

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Finding My Purpose
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...

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Honouring Child Care Staff: Stefani’s Story
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...

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Belonging in Unceded Territory
Belonging in Unceded Territory is a project that deeply explores and questions our situation as uninvited guests on the unceded and stolen territories of the...

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Food Security & Community Connections: Rizalina’s Story
Neighbourhood houses in December are buzzing with excitement, celebration and soul-warming food. Whether it’s our childcare programs decorating the halls of our houses with stars...

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Impact: Newcomers & Belonging
This week's Summer Story comes from Rap, a participant from South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH). Rap was referred to the SVNH by a friend of...

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Impact: Sasamat Outdoor Centre
Our next story comes from Sophie Steele, an alumni of the Sasamat Outdoor Centre. In this story, Sophie shares how Sasamat had a large impact...

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Impact: Volunteering
Our next story comes from Avria Shier, a volunteer at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House. Originally from Montreal, Avria came to Vancouver in 1993, and has been here...

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Impact: Food Justice
This Neighbourhood House Impact Story comes from Gordon Neighbourhood House, where the volunteers there are working hard to combat food insecurity in their community by...

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Impact: Newcomers & Refugees
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...

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Impact: Decolonization
Our next story from our Summer Series comes from Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House, and is shared by Norm Leech. Neighbourhood houses across the Lower Mainland...

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Impact: Youth Belonging
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...

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