This summer, Action for Healthy Communities’ Summer Camp Program provided children with opportunities to learn, explore, create, and build lasting connections with their peers. Across St. Francis, JD Bracco, and Metro Continuing Education, 121 children participated from the month of August to July, taking part in a variety of educational, recreational, and creative activities. From…
On August 27, 2026, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) hosted its semi-annual Career Fair, bringing together more than 27 employer partners and over 250 job seekers for a day of connection, opportunity, and momentum. Early results speak for themselves: more than 70 clients have already been short-listed for second interviews, and several job seekers have…
On August 14, 2026, the AHC Event Centre came alive with music, art, cultural traditions, and plenty of shared joy as the AHC Community Development Unit gathered with five incredible community initiatives supported by our Seed Grant Funding Program from November 2025 to April 2026. The celebration was an opportunity to recognize not just what…
Do you want to be a licensed security guard in Alberta? Youth Training sessions for ages 18–29 Start your new career in security by building your workplace security skills through hands-on training focused on workplace protection, prevention, and safety. Gain practical knowledge and confidence to help you stay prepared in the workplace. Training Details Date…
Workshop is Online only Need to renew your Permanent Resident (PR) card? Action for Healthy Communities can help you understand the PR card renewal process and what you need to complete your application. Join our FREE PR Card Renewal Workshop to learn about: Whether you’re renewing your PR card for the first time or simply…
Ready to build your English, literacy, and digital skills this fall? Action for Healthy Communities’ Adult Literacy & Skills Development (ALSD) program is offering FREE classes for adults in a supportive learning environment. Fall Programming English Language Classes Levels 3 and 4 will have a stronger focus on English for employment and workplace skills. Levels…
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…
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…
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…
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…