a message from the Social Purpose Real Estate team Are you a not-for-profit, social enterprise or artist struggling to find and maintain affordable space? We want to hear from you! SPACE for COMMUNITY is a multi-year study seeking to understand the real estate challenges impacting...
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Stephanie Wright (Gitxalla Nation) gently tells the story of Orange Shirt Day to young people in Kiwassa childcare programs. Kiwassa staff member Stephanie Wright (Gitxalla Nation) was our in-house storyteller for Orange Shirt Day this year. She used smudging bowl and drum to share the...
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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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This year we are hosting our Annual General Meeting in person on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 5:30 pm at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House. This is a very exciting time as for the last couple of years our meetings has been done virtually. All members of Kiwassa...
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Pictured here: Our East Vancouver neighbours, Nikitha, Rakim and Aisha. Photo by Liam Hill-Allan. Story by Liam Hill-Allan with contributions from Jenny van Enckevort. Celebrating International Literacy Day, September 8 When Aisha Kiani’s son, Rakim, entered primary school, she spotted a big problem. “It began...
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August 31 was a day of transition for children and families involved in Kiwassa’s childcare centres. Each of our centres did something special to recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments and successes of these children who—though they may not be returning every day—will always be...
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