On October 24, 2022, AHC celebrated its 7th Annual Celebration of Entrepreneurial Successes at Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre. This annual graduation ceremony honours the dedication and commitment of the entrepreneurs from the Entrepreneurship Supports Program, including newcomers who have made significant investments in leveraging AHC’s resources dedicated to SME support. Each year, AHC’s…
On October 6, 2022, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) hosted a community forum at Santa Maria Goretti Centre, where community members and leaders gathered together and had a chance to network and learn from each other. The day’s theme was “Building Inclusive Communities: A Common Vision.” The event aimed to amplify the voices of the…
After two consecutive years of virtual AGM’s, AHC held its 27th Annual General Meeting in a hybrid format on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The event saw more than 70 participants both in-person and virtual gather to learn about the highlights of the year, the financials’, 2022 Board slate and more. As part of this event,…
Anane Dabala is a member of AHC’s employment team and the designated training liaison between AHC and CLAC Training. In her role, she has seen the impact certifications, often referred to as safety tickets, have had on clients’ the employment team serves. Access to this training at AHC is made possible via a generous grant…
On Sunday March 27 2022, Action for Healthy Communities was honored to enter into a partnership with Penny Appeal Canada that saw the latter, in collaboration with the Muslim Association of St. Albert (MASA), provide Ramadan food hampers of essential edibles to needy and deserving low income families, at the heels of the Muslim fasting…
This afternoon, the AHC team surprised Executive Director, Aftab Khan for his 60th Birthday! Happy Birthday to our Executive Director on reaching this milestone!
February is Black History Month! Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. Watch the video on the right to learn more about Black History month in Canada! About Black History MonthNoteworthy Historical FiguresAHC’s Empowering Black Girls ProgramAbout Black…
Friday, September 30th, marks the second annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. As such, it is an opportunity to stop and reflect on our place on the path to reconciliation. AHC recognizes this day by making space for action, reflection, and learning. We encourage the AHC community to attend and support local Indigenous-led…
Like many other businesses within the food industry, Paraiso Tropical Latin Food Market is not immune to food waste. “Food waste has always been a big problem in our store, because there’s a lot of confusion about what is actually consumable and what isn’t,” shares owner Jesus Gonzalez Rivas Jr. “You have the expiry dates,…