Local Entrepreneurs Take Their Businesses to KDays 2026

For an entrepreneur, getting in front of new customers can be just as important as having a great product. KDays gave more than 55 entrepreneurs and small businesses connected with Action for Healthy Communities’ (AHC) Entrepreneurship Supports Program (ESP) a chance to do exactly that. From July 17–19, the AHC Market Place at KDays Market…

Participatory Action Research Project Brings Communities Together

Strong communities are built when people have opportunities to share their experiences, learn from one another, and work together toward meaningful change. In June, grassroots leaders from across Edmonton’s diverse communities came together to share their knowledge and perspectives as part of AHC’s Integrated Participatory Action Research (PAR) & BIPOC Grassroots Leadership Capacity-Building Project. Nearly…

Success Story: Turning a Love for Baking into a Sweet Business Journey

Every successful business starts with a dream — for Ibrahim, that dream began in his home kitchen and grew into a downtown Edmonton storefront. When Ibrahim first started making cookies, he had a passion for baking and a vision to share his creations with the community. Through Action for Healthy Communities’ entrepreneurship training and business…

Workforce Readiness Training

Ready to take your next step toward employment in Canada? Workforce Readiness Training helps newcomers build job search skills, understand Canadian workplace culture, prepare for interviews, and connect with employers. Designed for newcomer clients with Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 3–7, the program provides information, orientation, practical learning tools, and opportunities to connect with employers before…

2026 Building Inclusive Communities: Sustaining Impact and Scaling Inclusive Change

    5th Annual Building Inclusive Communities Forum: Sustaining Impact and Scaling Inclusive Change  Register Here2026/10/06 10:00:00 Join us for the 5th Annual Building Inclusive Communities Forum, hosted by Action for Healthy Communities. This annual event brings together grassroots organizations, community leaders, government representatives, and sector partners to celebrate achievements, strengthen partnerships, and advance inclusive community development…