Alberto’s Story: Job search help pays off for newcomers

Alberto’s Story: Job search help pays off for newcomers

Alberto* came to see José at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House because he wanted to become an ESL teacher. Alberto did not qualify for WorkBC services, but he was eligible instead for Employment Support for Newcomers services. Alberto needed assistance with...
Getting SMART with rock star habits

Getting SMART with rock star habits

Wearing his favourite checkered socks and his best pair of blue jeans, Dustin Hogan, a professional speaker and trainer joined the Wednesday English Conversation Class on March 7 to inspire us to set SMART (specific, measureable, articulate, realistic, and timely)...
Social Inclusion: Barb’s Story

Social Inclusion: Barb’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...
Social Inclusion: Kiko’s Story

Social Inclusion: Kiko’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...
Social inclusion: Masi’s story

Social inclusion: Masi’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...