Volunteer Development Program

Seed grant funding has enhanced community well- being by bringing them together to plan various activities aimed at building physical and mental skills, resulting in positive changes.  

We are grateful for the ongoing support from Action for Healthy Communities. Their partnership has helped us grow our network, access funding opportunities, strengthen our capacity, and gain valuable insights—all of which have enhanced our ability to empower and serve our community more effectively.  

Action for Healthy Communities has played an important role in supporting us through capacitybuilding, social events, free meeting spaces, and one-on-one consultations, they’ve helped our community grow stronger and more connected. Their commitment to helping communities— especially newcomers—integrate into Canadian society through accessible, free programs has made a meaningful difference in our lives.  

I have the honor to submit that I have learned the technique to communicate in spoken English from the Action for Healthy Communities. Though I am having a bachelor's degree from India.I was good in writing but very hesitant to speak in English language with the people I met here in Canada.But thanks to the motivation and skills provided by the teacher concerned that I socialize with the people who are born and brought up in Canada  

I had a great experience. I learn something new every day. When I asked to change classes to fit my work schedule, the team supported me. I started as a beginner and now I’m in Level 1 learning more than I expected and haven’t missed a class all year.  

I started in Level 1, and with the support of the instructor and the program management team, I’m now in Level 2. My language improved quickly. I’m excited to continue, study further, and find a job soon.  

One of them [impact pieces] for sure is leadership skills because it is not easy to take wide range of people and move forward to a particular objective  

The Youth Work Exposure Program provided me with the necessary training to find a job, particularly, working with children and youth. The sessions on workplace communication and child development taught me a lot, which gave me the confidence to apply for other jobs. I am doing well in the job interviews by applying the knowledge I gained from the program.  

We got to meet lots of newcomer families. We saw that lots of networking happening at those events. We also got to meet a lot of very cool people. At those events the feedback we gotten is that the different community organizations that we allowed newcomer families to meet with. So many partners organization had a chance to speak at those events, facilitated sort of community engagement for newcomer families.  

As an entrepreneur, the journey to establish and grow a business is fraught with challenges and learning curves. The Entrepreneurship & Business Development Training Program offered by Action for Healthy Communities has been a cornerstone in my journey to founding Espira Engineering   

I want to express my respect and gratitude for AHC’s help and support at KDays. It was a great chance to show my creativity and Ukrainian art in Canada. I thank each and all from AHC for participating in and helping me grow my favourite cause in Canada. 

Thanks to the support and guidance I received from AHC—especially through their business training and mentorship—my sister and I were able to successfully launch our business. The advice on pricing, production costs, and marketing was key in helping us get started. 

I wholeheartedly recommend the ESP to every entrepreneur or business owner who is looking to enhance their business acumen. The team’s dedication, couple with their genuine desire to see participants succeed, make then an exceptional ally in the world of entrepreneurship.  

Your unwavering commitment to helping me obtain the necessary safety tickets, including first aid and common safety orientation, has been instrumental in my success. Your guidance and support were invaluable, and I am thrilled to have acquired these certifications, thanks to your assistance. With sincere appreciation.  

Thank you so much for supporting me to get my forklift license. The training went well, and I was certified to operate a forklift. I started working on 11th June, and so far, everything is going well. I am using the knowledge I obtained from my training to operate the forklift effectively and efficiently while observing safety protocols. Thank you so much for your support.  

I started working on July 4, and so far, everything is going well. I am using the knowledge I obtained from my training to operate the forklift & skid steer safety protocols. 

I am writing to show my happiest regards and appreciation for the great advice and support you gave me when I entered AHC. Thank you for forwarding my resume and arranging an interview. I will join very soon to start my work. Once again, thanks to Mr. Iftekhar and all the AHC team for their support.  

Our family would like to sincerely thank AHC for all that they have done for us. We are new to Canada, and AHC has been even more caring than a family to us, helping with physical, emotional, and psychological support. When we came to Canada we were confronted by the cold winter, and AHC showed us how to protect ourselves from the cold and brought us all that we needed to keep warm. All of us truly loved that. With their help, we are finding our place in Alberta society, Canadian society. We are getting there, little by little, we are moving forward. 

I just wanted to send you a HUGE thank you for all of your help. Mom has let us know that he has been approved for his citizenship which is amazing news. I cannot believe how quickly it happened. We are very much appreciative of all your support and guidance.  

My favourite time each month is when SWIS comes to my school! We play games, do activities, and we learned how to make ice cream from a bag! I love when we get to do SWIS. It makes school fun. 

My little girl loves dance and music and performing arts. She was overjoyed when she got a chance to learn ballet last summer during the weeklong training. It was amazing seeing her and other little ones get a shot at ballet and experiencing a dance studio. As children, they got something to TELL about during their Show and Tell sessions at school. As a newcomer, it’s those opportunities don’t happen every day.  

Action for Healthy Communities is one of the places I am most happy to visit, because of the warm reception and the wonderful employees. I especially mention Yasmine who was one of my biggest assistants to me in applying for Alberta Income Support, registering for Basically Babies package for my newborn baby, applying for travel documents, and registering us for Civida community housing. AHC staff worked with a pure heart and love, so everything was successful with us. Thank you to the AHC and Yasmine 

Since 2023, my case worker in AHC has supported my family and me through important milestones. He first helped us update our names on our Permanent Resident cards. More recently, he guided us through the Canadian citizenship application process—creating an online account, completing the forms, uploading documents, and paying the fees. Thanks to his great help, my brothers and I passed the citizenship exam and officially became Canadian citizens. It was a proud and unforgettable moment.

I came to AHC in January 2025 looking for support with updating my status with the CRA and help with my Canadian citizenship application. My case worker assisted me with the CRA-related issues. At the same time, he helped me through the entire citizenship application process. They guided me in creating an account on the Canadian Citizenship portal, filling out the application online, uploading all the required documents, and paying the fees. Their support made the process much easier and less stressful for me, and I’m very thankful for their help.