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News & Stories From Our House
Family literacy in Mount Pleasant
When Zahra Jalali immigrated to Canada 10 years ago, she already had a degree in English translation from her home country of Iran. She soon realized, however, that knowing and using a language were very different things, and enrolled in English as an Additional Language (EAL) courses at Vancouver Community College.
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Rana’s Story: Finding a fulfilling career in Canada
Seeing how hard Margarita, my Case Manager worked, pushed me to work equally hard on myself and stay focused and committed.
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Social Inclusion: You Belong Here (Wing Sun’s Story)
Neighbourhood houses are known as places to connect, volunteer, and become involved in the community. Many people do not realize the important work that neighbourhood houses do to help people feel a sense of belonging. This is known as social inclusion, and is...
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The movement for belonging: Neighbourhood Houses in Metro Vancouver
Satinder Singh first came to Collingwood Neighbourhood House 26 years ago, seeking childcare. The neighbourhood house movement helped her find her purpose in life. Try a little social experiment. Go up to your friend, colleague or neighbour, and ask them the name of...
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