Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
2425 Oxford St V5K 1M7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

1) Take action to protect the planet. 2) Take a picture and tag it. 3) Then take a big sip of the Cafe Etico organic coffee you just won as part of an Earth Day Seeding Change 2021 prize package! ... Thanks to our friends at Cafe Etico who have donated some of their fair-trade, organic coffee, along with Camino fair-trade, organic chocolate. Did you know that Cafe Etico’s coffee is bird friendly? Rather than clearing large areas of land to grow coffee, the farmer cooperatives they work with grow organically under a canopy of shade trees. This sustainable farming practice protects bio-diversity which is good for the birds and the planet! Cafe Etico pay coffee farmers beyond the minimum fair-trade base price. And, as a social enterprise of CoDevelopment Canada, a BC based non-profit, 100% of their profits support human rights and their work with grassroots organizations in Latin America! You can learn more about our Hastings Sunrise neighbours and check out their online store at https://www.etico.ca/ Amanda Suutari Art and Design Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society #EarthDaySeedingChange2021

Earth Day Pollinator Planting - Kiwassa's Food Programs got some shovels in the ground and some hands dirty clearing up and planting seeds to benefit pollinators in celebration of #EarthDaySeedingChange2021

Here's a glimpse at some of the other goodies that will be included in the prizes to be drawn this Thursday on Earth Day. To enter: take action to care for the Earth, snap a pic of the action, and post it to #EarthDaySeedingChange2021

Earth day is this Thursday, April 22nd! Share what you're doing using the hashtag #EarthDaySeedingChange2021 and you will be entered into a draw for some sweet local prizes.

It's not too late to get your best idea for building community into a Neighbourhood Small Grant Application. Spring cycle closes tomorrow, April 20th. Apply with your idea today, we'd love to see what you come up with! www.neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca

Did you know our market has a Greens Prescription program that can cover the cost of your produce for 15 weeks? You may qualify if you are managing a health condition such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, coronary heart disease, stroke, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, or abnormal lipids, and experiencing regular gaps in accessing healthy, fresh foods. Take a look at the brochure (http://ow.ly/dmKv50D70Ps) and refer...ral form (http://ow.ly/d1FC50D70Or) to bring to your health care provider. You can also contact [email protected] for more details. www.kiwassa.ca/our-services/food-programs

Lettuce beet COVID-19! Shop at our outdoor community food market, every Wednesday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. at Pandora Park. It's a great way to safely see your neighbours, and get fresh fruits and veggies at great prices! ... www.kiwassa.ca/our-services/food-programs

Start the day off right! Seniors are invited to join us online for morning exercise, Tuesdays at 9. It's free to participate. Contact Cherrie or Giovana to sign up for next week: [email protected] | [email protected] | Phone: 604-306-2088 www.kiwassa.ca/our-services/senior-programs

Meet your neighbours today!! Today @ 5:30 - 7:30pm on Zoom. RSVP here to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/Dw7gUyeLsWNsX93YA Stories are vehicles for connection , so we want to invite you to join us in our Community Connections event THIS EVENING and share your story, experiences with moving to/living in East Vancouver, and bond over your passions and hobbies. ... (Note: we are not exclusive to just newcomers - everyone is welcome! ) See more

Today from 2-4pm is our last market of 2020. We have beets, brussels sprouts, celery, cucumber, kiwi, lettuce, mango, oranges and spinach for sale as well as a couple of free items. Pandora Park, rain or shine - look for the big blue tents near the field house. We will be returning to Pandora Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Until then, stay safe! Lettuce beet covid-19.

Stories are vehicles for connection , so we want to invite you to join us in our Community Connections event THIS WEEK and share your story, experiences with moving to/living in East Vancouver, and bond over your passions and hobbies. Thursday, December 17th 2020 @ 5:30 - 7:30pm on Zoom. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Dw7gUyeLsWNsX93YA (Note: we are not exclusive to just newcomers - everyone is welcome! )

Whatever 2021 has in store for us, we're in it together. Whether your intentions involve volunteering, finding work, participating in a community program, learning to connect with neighbours online, or donating to support your neighbours... we'd love to be a part of your year. Follow along all month for updates on our programs and services, or visit us at www.kiwassa.ca to find out how we can support your intentions for 2021.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION The end of this volunteer appreciation series focuses on WHY Kiwassa’s volunteers want to volunteer. Volunteering is a huge selfless act where community members donate their time and energyback into the community. We hope to be able to return the favour by teaching them new skills and learning experiences!

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION Kiwassa’s volunteers come from all around Vancouver!! We’re so grateful to have volunteers throughout the city and within the neighbourhood become so engaged and involved in our community-driven work!!

The skies are full of rain now, but tomorrow @ this time the sun will be shining & the Pandora Market will be open! See you there!The skies are full of rain now, but tomorrow @ this time the sun will be shining & the Pandora Market will be open! See you there!

Haven’t had the chance to register for our workshop Getting Creative: Online community engagement? No problem! This is the link to the zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87224799726 which will start at 6:00 pm. Join us as we discover the different and creative ways in which we can continue to build a sense of community and belonging in a virtual world.

And last but not least meet Sharon Tong! the third speaker for our Getting Creative: Online Community Engagement Workshop happening TODAY from 6:00 to 8:00 pm via Zoom :D "I am a resident of Vancouver East. I work closely with older adults in various communities for most of my entire work life in Vancouver. I enjoy very much working with my volunteer team who share the same passion to support their fellow kinsmen to feel included in their local communities. All my volunteers are retired of different walks of life. Now, my primarily job is to support family caregivers to care for their loved ones living with dementia. And I continue my volunteering with local non-profit to support seniors living independently in the community." The Workshop is open to all! You can register by following this link: https://forms.gle/SNK9tFMHUbk7TF6n6

There is only one week left before the applications are closed! Do you have a great idea for community building or for bringing your neighbors together during these challenging times? If so, we invite you to apply for the Neighborhood Small Grants. You can get up to $500 that can help you kickstart your ideas and build a more connected, happy and thriving community. Check out the details here and apply before October 30th! https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/.

The Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC has released a map designed to connect individuals and organizations with support for Migrant Workers. For more information on the BC Migrant Worker Supports Service Map, head to the Kiwassa blog.

Social Purpose Real Estate is seeking feedback from community members by October 29. Here's a message from their team... ___ Are you a not-for-profit, social enterprise or artist struggling to find and maintain affordable space? We want to hear from you! ... Your struggle to find, maintain, share or develop affordable space matters. The time you take to provide information on your real estate situation is invaluable. The data gathered through the SPACE for COMMUNITY Survey will be used to make change - in public policy, funding programs and community organization innovation. We hope you will join the movement to improve the space and facilities non profits and social enterprises need to do your important work!

Building resilience, creating a welcoming and inclusive community, connecting with your neighbors.... are these all things you are interested in? Then don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for a Neighborhood Small Grant. You can get up to $500 to support your community building ideas and make them a reality in your neighborhood. Check out the details here and apply before October 30th! https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/.

Calling all community leaders and creative neighbors! If you have a great idea for connecting with your neighbors or have thought of activities that can help create a sense of community and belonging in your neighborhood, then consider applying for a Neighborhood Small Grant! You can get up to $500 to help your idea or project come to life! Check out the details here and apply before October 30th! https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/.

To keep voters safe from COVID during the 2020 Provincial General Election, all voting places and district electoral offices will have protective measures in place. People with underlying health conditions and folks who don’t feel safe voting in person are encouraged to mail in their vote. For more information on voting safety, see the Elections B.C. website!

Lots of delicious & affordable produce @ Pandora Community Food Market this week: Beets,Cabbage, Carrots, Corn, Green Onions, Spinach... & that’s just what’s BC grown! Every Wednesday 2-5pm, look for blue tents in Pandora Park.Lots of delicious & affordable produce @ Pandora Community Food Market this week: Beets,Cabbage, Carrots, Corn, Green Onions, Spinach... & that’s just what’s BC grown! Every Wednesday 2-5pm, look for blue tents in Pandora Park.

Have you found yourself wanting to connect with neighbors and building relationships across your community? Do you have creative ideas of how to do this while still following COVID-19 safety guidelines? Then you should consider applying for the Neighborhood Small Grants. Applications are now open, and you can get up to $500 to fund your community building idea or project! Check out the details here and apply before October 30th! https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/.

The 2020 Provincial General Election candidates have been confirmed. Stay informed, and find out who is running in your district on the Elections B.C. website!

Are you passionate about community building and have a great idea you would like to put into action? If so, this is your chance! You can apply for a Neighborhood Small Grant and get up to $500 to support your community idea. Check out the details here and apply before October 30th! https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/

The 2020 Provincial General Election is fast approaching! Advance Voting takes place between October 15 and 21, and General Voting Day is October 24. Find out where to vote on the Elections B.C. website: elections.bc.ca/voting/where-to-vote

There’s so much happiness in the park today! - overheard at market Community Food Market Pandora Park 2pm - 5pm today (and every Wednesday)!

Did you know that you can vote by mail in the 2020 Provincial General Election? During the COVID-19 pandemic, people with underlying health conditions and folks who don’t feel safe voting in person are encouraged to mail in their vote. To request a vote-by-mail package, see the Elections B.C. website: votebymail.elections.bc.ca