AHC Celebrate Clients, Partners, Communities, and Volunteers at Year-End Celebration and Debuts AHC’s 30th anniversary 

On December 7, 2024, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) celebrated its Year-End Celebration by honouring clients, communities, and volunteers. Over 350 participants joined us Saturday afternoon to partake in our event program, kid’s activities, and a free lunch.  During the event, we had the opportunity to debut our plans to celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2025. Board…

Edmonton Chinese Writing Club Wraps up 4-Week “Sharing Wisdom Across Cultures through Stories”

The Edmonton Chinese Writing Club launched a Creative Writing Boot Camp titled “Sharing Wisdom Across Cultures through Stories.” This four-week program took place on Mondays and wrapped on December 9, 2024. The sessions were facilitated by Kate Boorman, Write in Resident of EPL (2023) . It features a group of women who are passionate about…

AHC’s Collective Action Forum Brings Community Leaders to Discuss Inclusion in Sports 

On November 2nd, the Children and Youth program at Action for Healthy Communities hosted its third Collective Action Forum at the Mill Woods Seniors Association. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including sports and community organizations, representatives from different levels of government, scholars, researchers, and youth involved in sports.  It provided a…

AHC 3rd Annual Building Inclusive Communities Forum Brings Together Community Leaders

On October 9, 2024, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) hosted its 3rd annual Building Inclusive Communities Forum, bringing together nearly 150 attendees, including leaders from 30 grassroots organizations, community developers, and officials from across sectors. The event provided a platform for dialogue and collaboration to create a more inclusive and cohesive society. With a strong…

AHC Celebrates the Successes of Entrepreneur Clients at 9th Annual Celebration 

On October 5, 2024, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) held its 9th Annual Celebration of Entrepreneurial Successes at Edmonton City Hall. This special event recognizes the dedication and commitment of entrepreneurs from the Entrepreneurship Supports Program, particularly newcomers who have effectively utilized AHC’s resources for SME support. Each year, AHC’s Entrepreneurship Supports Program (ESP) engages…

Newcomer Coaching Mentorship Project and Action for Healthy Communities Collaboration for Newcomers into Canadian Sports System

Newcomer Coaching Mentorship Project (NCMP) is a collaborative initiative between the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and Action for Healthy Communities (AHC), which aims to support newcomers to Canada trying to integrate into the Canadian sports system through the mentorship project. The NCMP was piloted over six months, from February to July 2024, in Edmonton,…

South Sudanese Community Group Young Learns Leads  Empowering Youths by Reading Club and Aboriginal Awareness Awareness Initiative

Young Learns, a South Sudanese community group, led the initiative Empowering Youths by Reading Club and Aboriginal Awareness, which was awarded a Seed Grant. The community-led initiative focuses on educating and providing resources to South Sundanese youth ages 10 – 17 years on Canada’s indigenous history, people, tradition, values, and culture through reading. The group provided books…