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This fall, the EMPOW3R program celebrated milestones and marked a one-year anniversary of the program. Since the launch in September 2019, the EMPOW3R team has supported over 70 participants, mostly women, of diverse backgrounds in securing sustainable employment. EMPOW3R is a unique program for individuals...
Read MoreThe Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA) is pleased to announce the release of the BC Migrant Worker Supports Service Map. About the Service Map The idea behind this map was that organizations and individuals can use the map to find and connect with organizations supporting Migrant...
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The Literacy Roundtable partners have collaborated online since the beginning of COVID-19, to help neighbours in need stay connected with their learning goals and social circles. Celebrating Literacy Month in BC this September! The importance of community literacy during COVID-19 is widely recognized by our...
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Statement against Anti-Black and Anti-Indigenous Racism Kiwassa Neighbourhood House stands in solidarity with Black communities in the United States protesting the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Ahmaud Arbery and too many others before them. We also stand in solidarity with...
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Kiwassa’s vision is to create a thriving community where all people are valued, connected, and secure. During this pandemic that means maintaining trusted systems of support and working with people and partners to build more socially just and resilient communities. Thank you so much to...
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Effective April 2, 2020 Thank you Kiwassa community for doing your part to work together and flatten the curve. We miss seeing our neighbours and hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy. While we have adapted a number of our programs and services to...
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