Program Guide SPRING 2018 - Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
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OUR SERVICES Child Care Programs 4-5 Family Resource Programs 6 -7 Children and Youth Programs 8-9 VISION Senior Programs 10 - 11 C onnect, engage and empower community members to create a vibrant, inclusive and caring neighbourhood. Settlement Programs 12 - 16 MISSION Community Programs 17 - 19 Develop and facilitate social, educational, cultural and recreational programs and initiatives that strengthen neighbourhood life for a diverse group of community members. Community Engagement 19 2 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House • Spring 2018 www.lmnhs.bc.ca 3
Child Care Programs Child Development Little Mountain Marguerite Centre Out of School Care Out of School Care (CDC) (LMOSC) (MOSC) An inclusive centre thats Promotes & encourages your Promotes & encourages your works closely with parents children to express them- children to express them- & VSCD to meet all of your selves and to have fun in a selves, and to have fun, in a child’s basic needs. We believe safe & welcoming environ- safe and welcoming inclusive that children learn best while ment that respects everyone. environment. Our program playing, exploring, & discov- Fostering skills that help de- will encourage your child to ering their environment and velop your child into confident, explore their creativity, huma- the world around them. We healthy leaders of tomorrow. nity, & passion for learning. provide a hot nutritious lunch, We provide a nutritious break- This program serves Shaugh- and 2 nutritious snacks daily. fast and snacks each day. nessy Elementary School. CHILD CARE PROGRAMS Who: Licensed day care Who: Licensed daycare Who: Licensed daycare 6-12 yrs 6-12 yrs W e provide a safe happy, healthy environment for children, parents & 3-5 yrs staff. Our Child Care centres are all licensed with qualified staff who When: Mon-Fri When: Mon-Fri When: Mon-Fri work to meet & comply with the Child Care Licensing Regulations set 7:30am-5:00pm 7:30-9am & 3-6pm After school care out by the Community Care & Assisted Living Act. We provide enriched +Pro-D & breaks 7-9am & 3-6pm Where: Total Education programs that run year round, offering care to children and families in +Pro-D & breaks our community; nurturing children’s growth in a safe place. Program, 425 E. 29th Ave Where : McBride Elementary Vancouver School, 1300 E. 29th Ave Where: Shaughnessy Vancouver Elementay School, 4250 Marguerite St, Vancouver Geraldine Clevette, Child Care Manager Cost: $775/month* Cost: $390/month* 604.879.7104 ext 311 Subsidy applications Subsidy applications Cost: $450/mo geraldine_clevette@lmnhs.bc.ca accepted. accepted. Subsidy applications accepted. *Kindergarteners qualify Janis Venn, CDC Senior ECE Supervisor * Includes the New Child Care for the New Child Care Fee *Kindergarteners qualify 604.876.0517 Fee Reduction Policy from BC Reduction Policy from BC for the New Child Care Fee cdc@lmnhs.bc.ca government once approved. government once approved. Reduction Policy from BC government once approved. Includes: Snacks, field trip and Christie Akhurst, LMOSC Coordinator Includes: 2 snacks, lunch, 2 transportation costs. Includes: Snacks, most 604.713.5565 field trips each year. fieldtrip and transportation christie_akhurst@lmnhs.bc.ca Contact: Christie costs. Contact: Janis Contact: Jordan Jordan Layne, MOSC Coordinator 604.713.5960 mosc_coordinator@lmnhs.bc.ca Sunset Daycare Affiliated Daycare Where: 8054 Buscombe St. Contact: Sandy Parmar, Acting Senior ECE Supervisor 604.325.3817; sunsetdaycare@telus.net 4 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House • Spring 2018 lmnhs.bc.ca 5
Family Resource Programs Family Drop-Ins Ready Set Learn! Counselling Counselling is provided by practicum Come and play with your child at A free kindergarten readiness students training to become our family drop-ins! This program program that requires parent/ professional clinical counsellors. provides the opportunity for caregiver participation and takes Counsellors work with clients parents/caregivers and their young place in local schools. experiencing challenges with children (0 to 6 yrs old) to meet new anxiety, depression, bereavement, friends, play, and sing together. No Who: Parents/caregivers with life transitions, family conflict, and registration is required. children starting kindergarten, 4-5 low self-esteem etc. Open to eligible years community members. Appointments Who: Parents/caregivers & are required. Where: Various schools. See below FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAMS children aged 0 to 6 years When and Where : Cost: Free Who: Teens, adults, and seniors Gray’s Park E. 33rd Ave & Contact: School for registration or When: Various days W e support the development of happy, healthy, families through drop-ins, St. Catherine’s Street Maria Where: LMNH parent education workshops, support services, and other family centered programs. Mon & Wed, 9:30am–11:30am Cost: Free Contact: Katie Maria Valenzuela, Family Resource Manager When and Where : LMNH 604.879.7104 ext 316 Fri , 9:30am-11:30am maria_valenzuela@lmnhs.bc.ca Sat, 10am–12pm Cost: $2/per visit or $5/month per family Katie Bird, Family Support Worker Milan Veljkovic, Father’s Group Facilitator Contact: Maria 604.876.0517 ext 304 604.879.7104 katie_bird@lmnhs.bc.ca milan_veljkovic@lmnhs.bc.ca Mother Goose @ Gregory Kidd, Physical Literacy and Nature Exploration Coordinator Rene Gaviola, Father’s Group Co-Facilitator 604.879.7104 ext 408 Hillcrest 604.879.7104 ext 319 rene_gaviola@lmnhs.bc.ca Learn songs, rhymes, and stories to gregory_kidd@lmnhs.bc.ca tell your baby and to stimulate your baby’s early language development. Family Support Single Mom’s Photography Who: Parents & infants 0-1 year When: Tue 10:30am-12pm or The Family Support Worker is available to provide one-on-one Support Group for Fathers Cost: $45.50 12:30pm-2pm Who: Parents & toddlers 1-2 years support and referrals to parents who are facing life challenges. Are you a single mom looking to meet other single moms for Create lasting memories. Join a two part series of our Father’s When: Tue Art Therapy Counselling for Men Staff can help you apply for encouragement and support? Group focusing on photography. Time: 9:40-10:15am Cost: $45.50 child care subsidy, subsidized Join Little Mountain in Contact: Hillcrest Community The art therapy program is Our certified counsellor with work housing, leisure access pass, partnership with the YWCA for Part 1. Child portraiture Centre at 604-257-8680 facilitated by a student attending with men experiencing challenges and income assistance as well our weekly support group and Have fun bonding with your kid the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. with anxiety, depression, family as other services. Appointments be part of a community of single by taking their portrait. The art therapy student will work conflict, stress, etc. are appreciated but drop-ins are welcomed. moms in your neighbourhood. Childminding is available. Part 2. Toys & Memories Nature Exploration with clients to encourage them to express themselves through Time: Tue eve & Sun afternoon Registration is required. Revive the magic & bring back different art forms and to address a When: Jan 8 - May 13 Come out and join our community Cost: Free Who: Parents of children; 0-18 memories of treasured toys. variety of issues such as anger, grief, garden program this spring! Contact: Maria or Katie yrs Who: Single Mothers and loss. Appointments are required. Where: LMNH When: Wednesdays, 6-8pm When: Wed Who: Parents & children 0-5 years Cost: Free Where: LMNH Cost : Free Time: 6-8pm, May 9 - Jun 20 Who: Children, youth, adults When: Sat 10am-12pm Contact: Katie Contact: YWCA at 604-619- Contact: Milan or Rene & seniors. Mar 3 - Apr 28 5276 or singlemoms@ywcavan. When: Mon & Sat Where: LMNH / org Where: LMNH Riley Park Garden field trips Cost: Free Contact: Maria Contact: Katie 6 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House • Spring 2018 lmnhs.bc.ca 7
Children and Youth Programs Children’s Programs McKenzie Elementary Youth Programs Literacy Circle (6-12 years old) Who: Grades 1 – 3 (12-18 years old) When: Mon, Thu; Where: Activity Room School’s Out Cost: $50 - 10 weeks Time: 3pm – 5pm Learning is First (LIFT) Literacy Enhancement Project: Tupper High School Increase physical literacy through Registration: These programs are recreational play. Increase academic open to children attending the five This program offers Tupper school literacy through themed activities schools listed. students group and one-on-one such as science experiments, Contact: Stephanie homework help in a supportive, nature, life skills, and more. Increase enriching atmosphere. The social and emotional health with program provides volunteers group games, and leadership Special Services from the UBC Trek program for mentoring, tutoring and guidance. skills. Join our staff for a fun and CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS educational after school program! to Children Who: Gr. 8-12 Provide 1-1 or small group support When: Tue, Thu; Brock Elementary Literacy Circle to special needs children/youth and Where: Tupper Cafeteria Who: Grades 1 – 3 The CY Department offers a wide range of programming for children and youth ages When: Tue, Thu; their families. This home visiting Cost: Free Time: 3-6pm 6-19 years old. The diverse programs range from after school literacy programs, home- program is citywide developing Where: Gym (Tue),Music Room (Thu) Contact: Steve goals with the family, and social work clubs, pre-teen drop-ins, camps, youth council, leadership, as well as special events Cost: $50 - 10 weeks worker and connecting the children Time: 3-5pm throughout the year. All programs take place at the Neighbourhood House, local ele- to their local resources. Referrals Registration: Open to all Tupper mentary or secondary schools, and community organizations within the Riley Park area. and funding through Ministry of Secondary students Livingstone Elementary Children and Family Development. These programs are funded by United Way of the Lower Mainland (School’s Out), Literacy Circle BEYOND EDUCATION (BE) Who: Grades 1 – 3 Contact: Tanya BC Gaming Branch, BCRPA, Betty Averbach Foundation, Click, Vancity, Kinder Mor- When: Tue, Fri; The BE program at Tupper/John gan Foundation, Hamber Foundation, BC Housing, Vancouver School Board, Telus, Where: School Library (Tue), Oliver Secondary School is for youth Tupper Secondary, Community Schools Partnerships, and the City of Vancouver. Gym (Fri) CREW looking for opportunities to explore Cost: $50- 10 weeks non academically focused career Time: 3-5pm A drop-in program for pre choices. teens ages 8-12. Discover your Tanya Findlater, Child & Youth Manager community, play board games, When: April 604.879.7104 ext 310 Wolfe Elementary video games, get help with Cost: Free tanya_findlater@lmnhs.bc.ca Literacy Circle homework, hang-out, eat delicious Who: Grades 1 – 3 When: Wed, Fri; snacks, and make new friends! Youth Council Where: Room 107 (Wed) Who: Ages 8 - 12 Get involved in your local community, Stephanie Feng, Child & Youth Coordinator Gym (Fri) When: Tue, Fri; gain leadership skills, plan events, stephanie_feng@lmnhs.bc.ca Cost: $50 - 10 weeks Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm build friendships, volunteer with Time: 3pm – 5pm Where: LMNH local non-profits and have fun! Natasha Williams, Child & Youth Coordinator Membership Cost: $2 natasha_williams@lmnhs.bc.ca Simon Fraser Literacy Circle Registration: No advanced Who: Youth grades 8 – 12 Steve Sorrenti, Youth Worker Who: Grades 1 – 3; Apr 1 - Jun 13 When: Tue; 5-7pm; When: Mon, Wed; registration needed. New Where: LMNH steve_sorrenti@lmnhs.bc.ca Where: Library participants are asked to complete Cost: Free Cost: $50- 10 weeks a registration form on the first day Time: 3-5pm they attend the program. Registration: Register @ Little Contact: Stephanie Mountain during program hours Contact: Stephanie or Natasha 8 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House • Spring 2018 lmnhs.bc.ca 9
Senior Programs Line Dancing Mahjong 費用:$1/次 Join us and learn some new Spend your afternoon with a group of -小山鄰舍中心 dance moves. Enjoy a little chat friendly and energetic seniors. While with new friends, and some light playing Mahjong, you can make 时间:星期五 9:00-11:00 refreshments during the break. 地点:小山鄰舍中心 new friends in a fun environment! When : Tue, 10:30am-12pm 出於安全考量,星期五組暫時無法接 Where: Cityview Baptist Church When: Fri, 12-4pm 受更多人參加,如有興趣請參與星期 4370 Sophia St. Where: LMNH 二的排舞活動。 Cost : $1/session SENIOR PROGRAMS (55+) / 長 者 活 動 ( 5 5 岁 以 上 ) 岁岁岁 Who : Current participants only* Friendly English Class When : Fri, 9-11am Where : LMNH You will learn English conversation 移民長者友誼英文班 L ittle Mountain Neighbourhood House provides activities and workshops for seniors to *Full occupancy and simple readings based on everyday living. Join this friendly 誠邀您參加這個由會講中文的義工帶 connect them to the community. We offer a variety of recreational, social, and cultural activities that support the maintenance of a healthy mind, body, and spirit for seniors. class led by volunteers who can 領的英文班。您將學到日常生活相關 also speak Chinese. 的簡單對話。 The programs encourage language learning and provide enhanced information such as translated social and health resources. Seniors provide leadership in the development and Life Songs: Telling When : Thu, 1-2:30pm delivery of these programs and activities. The various activities, outings and workshops help newcomer seniors feel comfortable in their new country. Our Stories through Where : LMNH 时间:星期四 1:00-2:30 地点:小山鄰舍中心 Conversation and Music 小山鄰舍中心為長者們提供活動和健康講座,讓他們可以與社區有更緊密的聯系。我們提供的 Seniors who are interested in singing Chi Kung (Chinese Yoga) 針織手工小組 and sharing your stories are welcome 一系列具娛樂性、交際性及文化特色的活動有助於長者保持精神和身心的健康。這些活動不僅 to join this popular program. Led by Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese 鼓勵長者學習新的語言,還為長者們提供基本的翻譯及進一步的健康資訊。長者在這些活動中 an experienced teacher, the program fitness exercise that enhances 由針織經驗豐富的義工帶領,針織小 義務擔當領導角色。這些不同類型的室內、外活動及講座還幫助新來的長者們更好、更快地適 will bring seniors together to sing physical and mental health. This 組讓您在豐富自己興趣的同時,結 應加拿大的新生活. classic songs and share their stories. Chi Kung class is led by experienced 交志同道合的朋友。請自備毛線與織 volunteers. Please contact Wen 針。 When: Fri, 11-1:30pm during your first visit to get a Wen Ren 任文煥 copy of the training manual. Where: LMNH 时间:星期五 11:00-1:30 Chinese & Seniors Settlement Worker 604-879-7104 ext 321 地点:小山鄰舍中心 wen_ren@lmnhs.bc.ca When: Fri, 2-3pm Where: LMNH Knitting Circle & Crafts 生命之歌: This Knitting Circle is led by experienced knitters. The 健康排排舞 唱出我們的故事 participants will learn more knitting 邀請您參加這個健康的活動,在受訓 techniques and make friends at the 誠邀喜歡歌唱和分享故事的長者參加 老師帶領下,一起來學習新的舞步 這個活動。長者們會聚集在一起分享 same time. Please bring your own 。休息的時候可以與新朋友聊聊天, yarn & needles. 自己的故事經歷,學唱一些與討論內 品嘗我們提供的小點心。 容相關的英文歌曲。參加本活動的長 When: Fri, 11-1:30pm 者需要具備基本的英文會話水平。 Where: LMNH Cityview Baptist Church 时间:星期二 10:30-12:00 时间:星期五 11:00-12:30 地点:Cityview Baptist Church 地点:小山鄰舍中心 (Sophia街4370号,近28街) 10 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House • Spring 2018 lmnhs.bc.ca 11
Settlement Programs Settlement Services Please be aware that for Settlement Services, you will need to bring your immigration documents and provide your date of birth. - Orientation - Parenting support programs - Topical workshops - Information and Referral - Basic Employment services Childcare and bus tickets for low - Workshops and Education - Canadian culture & Citizenship income families are available upon - Immigrant Seniors Support - Mentorship request. Canadian Systems Language Instruction for Healthy Cooking for SETTLEMENT PROGRAMS & Culture* Newcomers to Canada Spanish Families* This program will explore varied (LINC)* Come cook with us and L MNH offers a variety of FREE Settlement Programs and services to provide assis- issues that affect new immigrant Free basic English language learn about: healthy eating, consumption of healthy fats. tance and support to newcomers* during their initial settlement in Canada. families, and which will help them courses to adult permanent successfully resettle in Canada. residents. benefits of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. planning of Susan Schachter, Settlement Services Manager meals, snacks and beverages. 604.879.7104 ext 303 Citizenship Education Level 2 (beginner) to susan_schachter@lmnhs.bc.ca in English Level 6 (Intermediate) When: Sat, 2-5pm May 5 - Jun 9 Morning and afternoon classes Where: LMNH Carmen Miranda-Barrios are available. You will learn English Contact: Arely This program prepares new- to help you with living your life in Settlement Services Supervisor comers for their citizenship exams. Canada, & making friends. You will 604.879.7104 ext 313, carmen_miranda@lmnhs.bc.ca learn about health care, job market, When : Thu 4:30-6:30pm May 17, 24, 31 Canadian Laws & many things that Conversation Circles are important for life in Canada. Silva Abkarian Jun 7, 14, 21 Where : LMNH Registration required. & Life Skills Alma Saplala Annie Yu Filipino Chinese Arabic Contact: Alma / Arely When: Classes start Sep 5 (Tue) for Syrian Families* Settlement Worker Settlement Worker Settlement Worker Contact: Amy 604-879-7104 ext 319 alma_saplala@lmnhs.bc.ca 604-879-7104 ext 314 annie_yu@lmnhs.bc.ca 604-879-7104 ext. 320 silva_abkarian@lmnhs.bc.ca Food Skills for Filipino LINC Schedule Newcomers from Arabic Arely Rodriguez Wen Ren Kim Dang Families CLB backgrounds practice English and learn life skills together Lev- Time Location with other families. Latin American Chinese Vietnamese Join our healthy cooking el Settlement Worker Settlement Worker Settlement Worker program that teaches healthy 2 Mon-Thurs When: TBA 604-879-7104 ext 413 604-879-7104 ext. 321 604-879-7104 ext. 312 LMNH eating and cooking in a fun and (pm) 1-4pm Where: LMNH arely_rodriguez@lmnhs.bc.ca wen_ren@lmnhs.bc.ca kim_dang@lmnhs.bc.ca relaxed atmosphere. Contact: Silva 3 Mon-Thurs LMNH Amy Wei (am) 9:15am-12:15pm When: Sat 1pm (Jun 16 - Jul 7) LINC Sun 11am (Jul 8) 4 Mon-Thurs Bethel Facilitator Sat 1pm (Jul 14) (am) 9:15am-12:15pm Church 604.879.7104 ext. 308 amy_wei@lmnhs.bc.ca Explore New Foods When: TBA 4 (pm) Mon-Thurs 1-4pm LMNH *Program funded in full or in part by Immigration, Refugees Where: LMNH 5 Mon-Thurs and Citizenship Canada. LMNH Contact: Alma (am) 9:15am-12:15pm 4/5 Mon-Thurs Bethel Priority will be given to Eligible (pm) 1-4pm Church Newcomers. 6 Mon-Thurs Fountain Alli- (am) 9:15am-12:15pm ance Church 12 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House • Spring 2018 lmnhs.bc.ca 13
Settlement Programs / Chinese* Settlement Programs / Vietnamese* 華語移民安頓服務 Chương Trình Giúp Đở Định Cư 這個服務項目的宗旨是為新 Chúng tôi (Little Mountain 移民和難民提供安頓服務, Neighbourhood House) cung cấp 以幫助他們在抵達初期能更 một số dịch vụ hỗ trợ miễn phí cho 好地適應在加拿大卑詩省的 người Việt mới đến định cư tại tỉnh bang British Columbia, Canada 生活。我們有如下服務: Xin lưu ý, bắt đầu từ ngày 01 tháng tư, 2014, khi sử dụng dịch vụ định 从2014年4月1日起,请到访要 cư, quý vị sẽ phải xuất trình giấy tờ 求移民安顿服务的客人携带枫 nhập cảnh và ngày tháng năm sinh. 叶卡或移民纸或其他入境证明 Hướng dẫn và thông tin 文件前来 Giới thiệu đến những nơi thích hợp Tư vấn ngắn hạn 新移民英語課程 华语移民安顿服务(免费) 入籍考试知识讲座(国语) (LINC 2 - 6 級) 初級至中級 Giúp điền đơn và xin giấy tờ Lớp Anh Văn LINC 2-3-4-5-6 Vietnamese Nobody’s Perfect 小山邻舍中心华语移民安顿服 这为期两次的免费国语讲座帮 Language Instruction for Newcomers 务员用国语及粤语为新移民和 Xin nhà housing, xin bảo hiểm y tế, xin Lớp học cho người mới tới, có giữ trẻ 助准备入籍考试的朋友更深入 đi học, xin thẻ Permanent Resident từ 18 tháng đến 5 tuổi. Chương trình miễn phí hỗ trợ cha mẹ to Canada (LINC)是加拿大政府免 难民提供一对一的安居指引、 的了解加拿大相关的知识。如 Việt Nam 費提供給新移民成人的英語教 信息资源、转介、小组互助、 果您并没有打算入籍,但是感 nuôi dạy con từ sơ sinh đến 5 tuổi 學。課程也同時介紹給新移民加 服务链接及社区活动介绍等服 兴趣,也欢迎您参加讲座。 Những buổi hướng dẫn Chương trình hổ trợ 拿大文化及社區內的服務資源。 务,以帮助他们在抵达初期更好 miễn phí cho cao niên Làm thế nào để thay đổi hành vi của 詳情請聯系:瑞秋 (Amy) 地适应卑诗省的生活。 con, thời gian đi ngủ, 时间/日期:2018年3月9和16 Hướng dẫn về Hệ thống trường học tại Do Kim Dang phụ trách 604-879- giấc ngủ, thói khó ăn, anh em đánh 電話:604.879.7104转308 包括: 日,星期二上午10至12点(2节 nhau, cảm xúc, Vancouver, về nhà chính phủ, về luật 7104 * 提供免費托兒服務(18月-5歲 课) pháp, v.v… sự phát triển, an toàn cho con? 小孩) * 申请政府有关福利如廉租 Ngày bắt đầu 9 tháng 9, 2017 6 buổi 屋、托儿补助金及工卡、枫叶 地点:温哥华公共图书馆Terry 入籍考试准备课程(英语) 卡、医疗卡 Salman分馆 (4575 Clancy Em vui hoc Xin tiền phụ cấp gửi con Đăng ký với chị Kim Loranger Way, Vancouver) Một chương trình cho trẻ em Việt Nam 我們將為新移民提供免費的入籍 * 帮助新移民了解本地的教育 Hướng dẫn và giúp điền đơn xin tiền ở độ tuổi đi học học văn hoá Việt Nam 輔導課程,以幫助他們為參加入 系统及如何教养子女 phụ cấp gửi con (Child Care Subsidy), Hướng dẫn làm volunteer 报名请联系:Wen hướng dẫn cách gửi và xin trường Và còn nhiều sinh hoạt vui 籍考試準備。 ·Kể chuyện bằng tiếng Việt tươi lành mạnh khác nữa 時間/日期:星期周四下午4:30至 * 入籍申请及考试辅导 · Hát bài hát Việt 如上活动报名及更多信息請联 · Đọc sách Việt Nam 6:30, 日期待定(6節課) 系安妮 (Annie) (粵語/國語) Giúp đở tìm việc, làm · Tham gia trò chơi Việt Nam Đa số các chương trình đều được 地點:小山鄰舍中心 費用:免費 * 就业辅导及社区参与等等 607-879-7104 分机314 resume Lớp thi quốc tịch Đăng ký với chị Kim tổ chức tại Nhà Cộng Đồng Little 报名及详情请致电:安妮(An- annie_yu@lmnhs.bc.ca Mountain 3981 đường Main 如上活動報名及更多信息請繫 nie) 或文(Wen) Giúp điền đơn xin thi, lớp Citizenship 安妮(Annie) 或 文(Wen) bao gồm 5 buổi học miễn phí (Wen) (粵語/國語) Muốn biết thêm chi tiết xin 電話:604.879.7104 607-879-7104 分机321 liên lạc với Kim Đặng ở số 電郵:annie_yu@lmnhs.bc.ca wen_ren@lmnhs.bc.ca 604-879-7104 ext. 312 wen_ren@lmnhs.bc.ca 14 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House • Spring 2018 lmnhs.bc.ca 15
Settlement Programs / Spanish* Community Programs Programas para recién llegados Atención: a partir del 1 de Abril 2014 es un requisito presentar sus documentos de Migración y proveer su fecha de nacimiento para recibir servicios de asentamiento. Community Connection Programs for Newcomers Our Community Connections programs support newcomer* engagement in community, social, and employment integration. Susan Schachter LINC – Enseñanza de Atención individual Oportunidades para hacer Settlement Services Manager 604-879-7104 ext. 303 idiomas para los recién Este servicio le ofrece la voluntariado susan_schachter@lmnhs.bc.ca oportunidad de obtener llegados a Canadá información individual en: Ser voluntario o voluntaria ofrece la oportunidad de conocer la Stephen Andrada Marta Ramos Sistema escolar canadiense; Facililator, Mentorship and Employment Programs Community Kitchen Servicios para encontrar vivienda sociedad canadiense y obtener 604-879-7104 ext. 319 Facilitator Clases gratuitas para Residentes y muebles; “experiencia laboral canadiense”. stephen_andrada@lmnhs.bc.ca newcomerscommunity@gmail.com Permanentes. Guarderías, información sobre Llamenos para mas información: posible subsidio para el cuidado de al 604-879-7104 Nivel 2 (principiantes) hasta Nivel 6 (intermedio) niños. Trabajadora Multicultural de New Comer to New Mentorship Matches Community Kitchen for Llamar a Amy (604-879-7104 ext. Información migratoria: Ciudadanía, Tarjeta de Residencia Asentamiento para la comunidad Leader: Leadership & for Community Newcomers* 308) para mas información. canadiense, etc. Clases de ciudadanía. Gratis del 21 Latinoamericana en Vancouver (Los servicios se ofrecen en Employment Readiness & Employment Meet new people in a fun & Para información en español, Septiembre-26 Octubre español e inglés) Training* Engagement* friendly cooking class. Learn new recipes while building English Llame a Arely preguntar por Arely Contacte a Arely Gain professional connections skills with other newcomers Bi-monthly workshops & Tel: 604-879-7104 ext. 413 and support for practical, hands- and mentors in the community. employment counselling will on workplace experiences. Gain Participants will increase build employment- readiness in a Talleres sobre el Mercado Habilidades Culinarias Canadian context through small knowledge of life in Canada food knowledge in a Canadian context and be supported to and be supported to develop Laboral para Familias Talleres de informacion sobre group and interactive sessions that focus on developing skills employment & engagement make healthy food choices. los requisitos de admission a los goals, become active in the local Participants will receive weekly in: networking, role-plays for Este programa ofrece información programas de estudios en Canada community, and gain real-life on- recipes. Registration required. Es un programa de seis sesiones interviews & interview techniques, importante y al día sobre el mercado donde aprendera a cocinar en las Universidades, Institutos dressing for the job, intercultural the-job training & experience. laboral Technologico, y diferentes This is a great way to develop When: Mon 4:30-6:45pm y comer saludable en una communication for the workplace, oficios. Informacion para el your professional portfolio and Dates: TBA atmosfera relajada y divertida. Le mentorship & volunteering, Cuando: TBA reconocimiento de credenciales gain knowledge of Canadian Cost: Free brindara la confianza, habilidad developing leadership and team- Lugar: LMNH extranjeras en Canada. workplaces. Services: Child minding provided y el conocimiento para escojer work skills. Costo: gratuito alimentos saludables para Ud y su Cuando: contacte a Arely Contact: Marta Contacte a Arely para mas familia. Lugar: LMNH Dates: TBA When: Mentorships ongoing. información Cuando: Sabados; May 5 - Jun 9 Be a Mentor or Mentee Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm Lugar: LMNH Contact: Stephen Los talleres se ofrecen en inglés Contact: Stephen 16 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House • Spring 2018 lmnhs.bc.ca 17
Community Programs Community Engagement Help us to keep the map up to date. MEMBERSHIP Community Outreach & Community Dinner Nights Become a member of LMNH Engagement Receive promotional mate- A delicious, nutritious, and low- rial, discounts, invitations Working together to build a cost 3-course meal for families and to events, and input on the resilient, healthy, food secure singles. This is a great way to eat workings of the organization community. Our activity includes: healthy and meet new people in through general meetings. the neighbourhood. Membership Fees: Community Conversations When: Fri 5pm Family..................... $5 Cost: adult members $5, seniors Adult....................... $3 This spring our conversations $4.5, non-members $6, $4 per child Senior..................... $1 aim to get your input and Contact: Jane Child & Youth..........$2 ideas to make the Riley Park Community Garden better in 2018. Food, Music, Health & Community Heart-Health-Hood: VOLUNTEER Community Health OPPORTUNITIES Growing food and growing community are intertwined activities important to a healthy and resilient neighbourhood. Neighbourly Together Program* The Little Mountain Riley Park (LM-RP) Neighbourhood Food Network (NFN) works with community members, A rewarding volunteer businesses, and organizations to ensure that all our residents have access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate A project to connect seniors in Gain knowledge and access to local opportunity and nutritious food. Together, we are growing the community – one connection at a time. the community to resources and helath resources & participate in activities. See the Resources Card that wellness activities that focus on • Gain a better Joanne MacKinnon Jane Cuthbertson Tim Mar is available in English and Chinese. healthy living and literacy. Topics understanding of your Community Engagement Community Dinner Music include wellness & nutrition, managing community. Coordinator Chef Facilitator stress, chronic disease prevention, • Learn about new cultures. joanne_mackinnon@lmnhs.bc.ca chefjane@telus.net timmarsongs@gmail.com Nat Bailey & Riley Park exercise & active living. Classes are facilitated by BCIT nurses & include • For newcomers, gain Canadian work experience. Lili Gong Farmers Market Donation educational lessons, games & dialogue • Give something back to Health Navigator 604-879-7104 ext 323 Station to practice English. Participants will your community. receive a healthy living manual. • lili_gong@lmnhs.bc.ca Contact Receptionist @ Monthly donations from farmers and When: Wed 2:30-4:00 pm 604-879-7104 shoppers support food and cooking kathleen_vincent@lmnhs.bc.ca, programs for our newcomers Dates: Mar 21 - Apr 5 or get a form from reception. Where: City Heights Bldg. Little Mountain Riley Park Riley Park Community Garden meals and potlucks. Community Kitchens 155 E 37th Ave, Vancouver Contact: Lili Self Defense Class Sign up for our newsletter Neighbourhood Food (30th/Ontario) at www.rileyparkgarden.org Funding is secured to offer cooking *Funding provided by Greenshield. It’s back again! This time we’re Network (NFN) A project of the Neighbourhood House, the and visit our events page. programs exploring seasonal having 3 general sessions of 2 hours each, Register at Front garden is a community space tackling food produce to make cost-effective, Desk. We are a grassroots network of people, insecurity while enhancing community budget conscious healthy meals and Music and More on Main organizations and agencies collaborating engagement. We are building social Food in Our Community take home a food basket. Let us Who: Adults + children on food initiatives. Our work is to cohesion and supporting neighbourhood know your ideas to provide healthy Join our Community Coffee House 12years old and above ensure that all our community members organizations and community members The city-wide food asset food and hampers for those in our atmosphere with music, poetry, When:TBA have access to healthy, affordable and with the food grown in our garden. Join map includes information community who are food insecure. tea, cookies. Good music and good Contact: Kathleen culturally appropriate food. us as we share in growing, harvesting, on community kitchens, low company! 604-879-7104 cooking and gathering at picnics, cost and free meals, food Contact: Joanne distribution, seniors discount Website: rileyparkgarden.org When: Thu 7:30-9:30pm *no childminding available days, and food delivery. Cost: By donation Contact: Tim 18 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House • Spring 2018 lmnhs.bc.ca 19
SAFE HARBOUR: Respect for All LMNHS is a certified site that promotes diversity and inclusion Safe Harbour: Respect for All is a vision in action. It includes businesses, institutions, and organizations that see value in diversity, and which promote inclusion in the workplace. Part of the action is to support staff to work together to address issues of discrimination in the workplace—as well as attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and clientele. Employees learn to create more welcoming and inclusive workplaces and communities. As a certified Safe Harbour site, LMNHS demonstrates inclusive values and social responsibility to staff, clients, shareholders and our community. More information at: http://www.amssa.org/programs/diversity/safe- harbour Little Mountain Neighbourhood House 3981 Main St. Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3 604.879.7104 • lmnhs.bc.ca • @lmnhvancouver • info@lmnhs.bc.ca
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