News & Stories

  • ‘My second home:’ Gian Villanueva on participating in CNH youth programs as a newcomer

    ‘My second home:’ Gian Villanueva on participating in CNH youth programs as a newcomer

    During his six years of visiting Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH), Gian Villanueva said participating in youth programs has built his confidence. The 17-year-old said he wasn’t always one to approach new people but CNH changed how he interacts with others. “I’ve learned a lot about being more sociable here,” he said. “Going to Collingwood and […]

  • Volunteer sings for fun—and for community

    Volunteer sings for fun—and for community

    At the start of the pandemic, life was lonely for Alice Crestejo. Like for many others, Alice found stay-at-home orders and physical distancing challenging. So when staff at Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) established a virtual singing program for seniors, it didn’t take long for Alice to jump at the opportunity to host it. As an […]

  • Feeling a sense of community through volunteering

    Feeling a sense of community through volunteering

    For volunteer Rahel Getaneh, helping out at Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) not only gives her an opportunity to do something; it’s also a way to contribute to the community.  Over the past year, Rahel has been volunteering at the office, stamping envelopes, shredding documents, and supporting the Office staff with their tasks. But her journey […]

  • 2021 Community Vision Award recipient shares impact of nomination

    2021 Community Vision Award recipient shares impact of nomination

    A year after receiving Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s Community Vision Award, Jillian Tale continues to pursue her passion for early childhood education. The Community Vision Award, which includes a $750 scholarship, is given to a Grade 12 student from Windermere Secondary School. It aims to support a student with a connection to CNH and/or who has […]

  • Early Childhood Education Scholarship Application

    The Collingwood Neighbourhood House Board of Directors is proud to provide a scholarship of $750 in honour of a long-term staff, Nina Vacca.

  • Collingwood Neighbourhood House Board Call for Nominations 

    Collingwood Neighbourhood House Board Call for Nominations 

    Collingwood Neighbourhood House is accepting nominations for its Board of Directors, applications due July 8.

  • Thanking CNH’s Board of Directors

    Thanking CNH’s Board of Directors

    April 24-30 is National Volunteer Week! We recently celebrated CNH’s volunteers through a virtual Volunteer Appreciation Event to thank them for their dedication and generosity to the community. With this year’s theme being “Volunteering is Empathy in Action,” Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s volunteers have shown this in droves by supporting our programs and services. As CNH […]

  • ‘This is where I belong’ : Celebrating CNH Volunteer Najia Elancel

    ‘This is where I belong’ : Celebrating CNH Volunteer Najia Elancel

    April 24-30 is National Volunteer Week! We recently celebrated CNH’s volunteers through a virtual Volunteer Appreciation Event to thank them for their dedication and generosity to the community. With this year’s theme being “Volunteering is Empathy in Action,” Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s volunteers have shown this in droves by supporting our programs and services. As CNH […]

  • “[It’s] some small thing I can do to help make the world a better place.” – Celebrating CNH Volunteer John Rothery

    “[It’s] some small thing I can do to help make the world a better place.” – Celebrating CNH Volunteer John Rothery

    April 24-30 is National Volunteer Week! We recently celebrated CNH’s volunteers through a virtual Volunteer Appreciation Event to thank them for their dedication and generosity to the community. With this year’s theme being “Volunteering is Empathy in Action,” Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s volunteers have shown this in droves by supporting our programs and services. As CNH […]