People with disabilities often benefit from additional support or accommodations.  Learn more about the different types of programs and benefits available for people who have disabilities.

If you have a disability in Canada, you have a right to a life without discrimination. Learn what this means and the rules, regulations, and institutions here to protect you.

Learn about how disabilities are understood and supported in Canada so all citizens can live a more equitable life!

AHC has provided support to Community Initiatives in Edmonton since 1995 to foster capacity building essential to driving meaningful community development by and from within communities experiencing disparities affecting health and wellbeing of members. This Summative Evaluation provides insights of this essential work via assessing the impact achieved by CIs, the relevance and effectiveness of community development practices, and insights on strategies and systemic gaps among other things.

An important segment of AHC’s PASS Project was the PASS research compiled in collaboration with the University of Alberta. The purpose of the PASS Research was to investigate and identify the barriers contributing to low participation of racialized youth in recreation and organized sports and ultimately develop recommendations to policy-makers to lower those barriers. To better understand these barriers and practical recommendations to overcome them

AHC’s Participating in Arts, Sports, and Society (PASS) project is a 18-month initiative aimed at addressing the barriers and challenges faced by racialized newcomer youth in accessing and participating in sports activities. The project seeks to create an inclusive and equitable sports environment where all youth, regardless of their background, have equal opportunities for personal growth, social integration, and well-being.

To learn more about the scope of this work and the path ahead in addressing these barriers

Our 2022-2023 Annual Report highlights the continued growth and expansion of the organization over the past year in various program areas, amongst staff, volunteers, and with amount of hours served to the communities we work with!

Our 2021-2022 Annual Report highlights the continued growth and expansion of the organization over the past year amid the 3rd and 4th waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the successes of the ECCRC and new and upcoming initiatives in the year ahead!

Our 2020-2021 Annual Report highlights AHC’s most challenging yet successful year-to-date, navigating through the COVID-19 Pandemic while continuing to remain responsive to the new and emerging needs of our clients!

This year marks AHC’s 25th year anniversary and silver jubilee as an organization. AHC has achieved many significant milestones in the last year including the expansion to several small cities/towns and a 5-year funding agreement with IRCC, among other achievements.

Our 2019-2020 Annual Report highlights many significant achievements in AHC’s continued journey of growth and expansion including expanding our reach beyond city limits!

The 2017-2018 Annual Report highlights our continued growth and expansion in areas such as programming, program sites, staff, membership and more!

The Board of Directors and Staff of AHC developed this strategic plan through several planning sessions. The plan was developed to ensure we leverage our strengths and opportunities while mitigating our weaknesses and threats.

We look forward to continuing to add stories to this book over time as more resources become available.

In honour of AHC’s 25th Silver Jubilee and ‘25 year’s in action’, we would like to present a short video presentation, showcasing a selection of images and video clips of AHC’s journey in the community over the last two and a half decades.

For 2021, Action for Healthy Communities collaborated with more than 15 community groups and individuals to bring you a special 2021 storybook calendar titled “Stories From Communities Connected”.

The highlights of 2016-2017 include consistently achieving higher than target numbers for all programs and services.

Action for Healthy Communities celebrated its 20th anniversary with our stakeholders.

This document is the general bylaws of the Society. These bylaws regulate the transaction of business and affairs.

A significant proportion of newcomers to Canada live with a disability and settlement practitioners take on an important role as the first and often primary source of support, information, and resources. Learn more about the best resources and methods to support all forms of disability!

This report is about the Newcomer Coaching Mentorship Project (NCMP), a collaborative initiative between the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and Action for Healthy Communities Society of Alberta (AHC). NCMP aims to support newcomers to Canada trying to integrate into the Canadian sports system through the mentorship project.

In a research project conducted by AHC, Participating in Arts, Sports, and Society (PASS) project, a spectrum of constraints experienced by newcomers were investigated and identified, including main barriers contributing to low participation of racialized youth in recreation and organized sports.

Our Insights From AHC’s 3rd Annual Building Inclusive Communities Forum provides a complete overview of the forum where we presented on how we can dismantle systemic barriers, promote inclusivity, and empower equity-deserving grassroots groups and organizations in the Greater Edmonton Area.

Our 2023-2024 Annual Report is here! Learn more on how our organizational programs and supports continues to make an impact in equity-deserving communities, and how our ever evolving strategies will further our growth!

In recent years, the integration of newcomer sport coaches into the Canadian sport system has emerged as a critical area of focus. Newcomers often face significant challenges as they transition into the sport system, including navigating cultural differences, understanding the structural and operational aspects of the Canadian sport system.

For 30 years, Action for Healthy Communities have been a leader in community development. In our 30th annual report, learn how our organization has grown and how our programs and supports continues to grow to best support equity-deserving communities!

The 4th Annual Building Inclusive Communities Forum brought together community members and organizations to spark dialogue on inclusion and belonging in Edmonton. This report highlights key insights and actions shaping a more connected, equitable city!