“Dimana ada kemauan, disitu ada jalan” — “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” This Indonesian proverb reflects the heart of entrepreneurship and food entrepreneurship alike. In cooking, as in business, success often depends on creativity, perseverance, and passion — the ability to make something exceptional from humble beginnings. For Nurul Komariyah, owner of Satay…
ESP Celebrates Small Business Week October 19-25 with Workshops Our Entrepreneurship Support Program is celebrating Canada’s Small Business Week with a series of in-person workshops! Designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, these sessions welcome newcomers, Canadian-born, and naturalized citizens—open to the whole community. Sessions focus on practical small-business essentials to help you launch and grow.…
How Giving Your Time Builds Skills, Community & Opportunity Are you a newcomer looking to gain new skill and to make a difference in your community? Are you curious about volunteering but not sure where to begin? Join AHC’s FREE Volunteer Information Session to explore how volunteering can open doors to new skills, meaningful connections,…
On August 28, 2025, Action for Healthy Communities, in partnership with the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), hosted an exciting Job Shadow and Hiring Event at the YMCA—an incredible opportunity for local youth interested in exploring careers in sports and recreation. The atmosphere was electric as our youth clients arrived, brimming with enthusiasm and…
When it comes to entrepreneurship, the key is to put your own authentic flavour on your business, and that’s exactly what Rossana Puebla quite literally did. A newcomer from Chile, Rossana has successfully founded her business Étnica Yeg, which provides the authentic flavours of fresh Chilean nuts, spices, and fruits. Her fragrant products are making…
During the summer, the Edmonton Society of Eritrean Segeneyti, Sub-zone continued its ongoing Building Intergenerational Connections for Inclusive Growth in Community initiative. The initiative is supported by Action for Healthy Communities (AHC), through which AHC provided capacity building, resource sharing and technical guidance, starting from community dialogues, needs and assets assessment, followed by an action…
Written by Dickinsfield Amity House Executive Director Tracy Patience Dickinsfield Amity House is a community support & family resource centre providing support services to the community and offer a wide range or programs and services to individuals and families. The valuable partnership between Action for Healthy Communities and Amity House has existed for…
In August 2025, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) hosted our annual Casino Fundraiser at Pure Casino Yellowhead. This unique and important opportunity was only made possible by the generosity of our volunteers. This wasn’t just a fun night out; it was a purposeful, well-coordinated effort to raise essential funds that help us keep delivering programs…
Action for Healthy Communities Entrepreneurship Supports Program, in collaboration with Explore Edmonton, proudly showcased 54 diverse, owned small businesses at the K‑Days 2025 Pop‑Up Marketplace on July 18-20, 2025. Over three exciting days, our passionate entrepreneurs presented a diverse range of exclusive products and services, including delicious foods, handmade crafts, creative fashion, art, wellness items, toys, and…
On July 26, the Community Development Unit (CDU) at Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) hosted its second quarter Mini-Community of Practice (CoP)—a vibrant gathering of community leaders, grassroots organizers, and changemakers committed to advancing equity and inclusion across Edmonton. The event was filled with energy, curiosity, and meaningful conversations that brought people together around shared…