Category: Community Stories
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‘I witnessed the lives of many older adults transform’: Celebrating Masa Kateb, CNH Volunteer
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…
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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!…
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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.
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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.
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Forging friendships through food
For long-time volunteers Susan and Tim Diewold, each week at Collingwood Neighbourhood House is an opportunity to build relationships.
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RISE: A life-changing impact
As a resident of Kingsway Continental, Mervyn Reddy now receives weekly health support from RISE Community Health Centre.
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Navigating COVID-19 as a newcomer
How a couple from Colombia learned to navigate government services during the pandemic, thanks to staff at Collingwood Neighbourhood House.
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A friendly face
Training as a Junior Coach with Gym Sense Gymnastics, Kyla now works alongside her former instructor at Collingwood Neighbourhood House.
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Discovering a new future
Richelle Tiongson wishes everyone knew about the opportunities provided at neighbourhood houses like Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH).
