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  • Registration for Spring Break Camps Now Open

    Registration for Spring Break Camps Now Open

    Children ages 7-12 can look forward to two weeks of gymnastics, soccer, and basketball in our Spring Break Camps, coming this March 2022! These camps provide a fun and safe learning environment where they can play and beef up their skills and techniques in those sports, while also meeting new friends. To sign up, please […]

  • Outdoor library box unveiled at CNH

    Outdoor library box unveiled at CNH

    By Sylvia Barnett & Jim Chow, CNH community members The ‘Take a Book, Leave a Book’ book box is officially installed on the front lawn at CNH! The book box was designed and built with the idea of promoting learning and community connection through literacy. Community members can take a book and leave a book! […]

  • Collaborate in the creation of a 2SLGBTQA+ Committee

    Collaborate in the creation of a 2SLGBTQA+ Committee

    We are reaching out to invite folks to collaborate in the creation of a new committee based in the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood representing 2SLGBTQA+ communities. In 2019 and again in 2021, an informal group that included CNH staff, neighbourhood volunteers, and partner organizations worked together to organize successful Renfrew Collingwood Pride events. We acknowledge and thank […]

  • Reynato Tan recognized for over 25 years of service

    Reynato Tan recognized for over 25 years of service

    Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) proudly recognizes its long-serving staff members. At this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), CNH staff and contractors who have reached the milestones of 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service to the neighbourhood house were thanked by the Board of Directors. This year, we recognize and celebrate Reynato Tan for 25 years of service. Here’s […]

  • ‘I love my job and I love coming here every day:’ Ana Kazulin celebrates over 25 years at CNH

    ‘I love my job and I love coming here every day:’ Ana Kazulin celebrates over 25 years at CNH

    Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) proudly recognizes its long-serving staff members. At this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), CNH staff and contractors who have reached the milestones of 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service to the neighbourhood house were thanked by the Board of Directors. Raised in Burnaby BC, Ana’s journey into Early Childhood Education began at Douglas College […]

  • Celebrating over 25 years at CNH with Teresa Ha

    Celebrating over 25 years at CNH with Teresa Ha

    Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) proudly recognizes its long-serving staff members. At this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), CNH staff and contractors who have reached the milestones of 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service to the neighbourhood house were thanked by the Board of Directors. Here’s what Information and Referral/Reception Coordinator Jenny Eng-Chan has to say about Teresa: An […]

  • Finding purpose through peer education

    Finding purpose through peer education

    Despite learning curves, Ben Torry considers Peer 2 Peer to have played an important role in his life over the last six years.

  • Personalized care pivotal for RISE Community Health Centre client

    Personalized care pivotal for RISE Community Health Centre client

    The services one senior has used at RISE Community Health Centre are essential but it’s the dedicated staff that keep her coming back.

  • Forging friendships through food

    Forging friendships through food

    For long-time volunteers Susan and Tim Diewold, each week at Collingwood Neighbourhood House is an opportunity to build relationships.