Stylish and Environmentally Friendly: How a Youth-Led Initiative is Reusing Everyday Fabrics 

We at Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) believe that the next generation of leaders is now.  That’s why our AHC Youth team’s Empowering Leadership in Youth Through Community (ELYCA) program helps passionate youth create youth-led projects that impact our Edmonton communities.  Making a societal difference requires awareness, passion, and determination for change. Last year, we had…

Young Learn’s Initiative Bridges Sudanese and Indigenous Communities

The Empowering Youths Reading Club and Aboriginal Awareness Initiative by Young Learn—a South Sudanese organization based in Edmonton—has made a significant impact in fostering understanding between ethnocultural community members and Indigenous communities. Supported by the AHC seed grant, this initiative combined a passion for reading with a focus on Aboriginal culture, sparking meaningful conversations and…

AHC 2024 Top Highlights

There’s much to look forward to in 2025 for us at Action for Healthy Communities. For starters, we are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year. Since 1995, we’ve supported Albertans and helped communities. Fast forward 30 years and we’ve continued to ask ourselves how to best serve equity-deserving communities and individuals.   As we welcome the new…

Community Capacity Building Caps off 2024 with Community of Practice (CoP)

The fourth quarterly Community of Practice session was held on November 30, 2024, with 15 community leaders in attendance. This interactive session provided an opportunity to reflect on the October 9 Building Inclusive Communities Forum. Participants shared valuable feedback about the forum’s impact and engaged in in-depth discussions about the successes, challenges, and lessons learned…

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…