Action for Healthy Communities was thrilled to partner with Entrust Disabilities for our November Employer Spotlight, bringing a unique opportunity for our newcomer clients to learn, connect, and pursue meaningful employment within the disability support sector. Entrust Disabilities embodies a commitment to creating inclusive workplaces, and their team shared a powerful presentation covering their organization’s…
Action for Healthy Communities was proud to host an Employer Spotlight event with 7‑Eleven on December 10, 2025, bringing together their Regional Managers, store management team, and HR Manager with more than 35 of our newcomer clients. The 7‑Eleven team delivered an engaging and informative presentation about the company, its culture, and the wide range…
On December 13, 2026, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) brought together community members, partners, and Mayor Andrew Knack, City Councillors Thu Parmar and Jon Morgan, and MLA David Shepherd for a lively Year-End Community Celebration in Edmonton. From the moment doors opened, the room was filled with conversation, music, and a shared sense of celebration.…
Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) is proud to celebrate the success of Beyond the Barrier (BTB)—a youth-led digital storytelling initiative that uplifted diverse cultural narratives through ten original short films. This project empowered BIPOC youth leaders to explore themes of identity, resilience, community history, and social justice while amplifying voices often overlooked in mainstream media.…
We at Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) are excited to share that the Community Development Unit (CDU) successfully concluded the Fall Seed Grant Application Review Meeting on November 22. This event provided a platform for seven community groups and two youth-led initiatives to present their proposals for Seed Grant funding. The review process was conducted…
Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) recently hosted a dynamic Employer Spotlight Week, giving our clients direct access to leading employers in Edmonton. Over the course of the week, representatives from GardaWorld, BoardWalk Properties, McDonald’s, and Infinity Health joined us on-site to connect with job seekers and share valuable insights into their organizations. Each employer provided an engaging presentation…
It all started with a simple goal — bringing people together to build a stronger and more connected Edmonton. What began as a small community gathering has now grown into something much bigger: a citywide movement for inclusion, collaboration, and shared purpose, uniting residents, organizations, and leaders across the city. Hosted by the Community Development…
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,…
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…