Located in Terwillegar, in the past year Pawies Boutique has grown into a successful business in Edmonton. The company sells hand-made design outfits for pets, ranging from small dogs to rabbits. Owner, founder and designer Jenny Serrato Ardila started the company in 2019, as a way to satisfy her own need of having designer clothes […]
Jenny Serrato Ardila
Entrepreneur
The Issue: Barriers to Accessing Canada Child Benefits for Newcomers For many newcomer families in Canada, accessing the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a critical step toward achieving financial stability. The CCB provides eligible families with tax-free monthly payments to help cover the costs of raising children. However, many newcomers face significant challenges when trying […]
Last year a newcomer came through our doors at Action for Healthy Communities as a last resort to seek help accessing the Canada Child Benefit for his family. This is the experience the newcomer shared in his own words, how our team were able to assist him and his family to access the benefits after […]
During the summer, the Edmonton Society of Eritrean Segeneyti, Sub-zone continued its ongoing Building Intergenerational Connections for Inclusive Growth in Community initiative. The initiative is supported by Action for Healthy Communities (AHC), through which AHC provided capacity building, resource sharing and technical guidance, starting from community dialogues, needs and assets assessment, followed by an action […]
Back in the summer of 2016, a simple conversation between Taekwondo instructor Raju Gadtaula and community volunteer Homan Gautam sparked the beginning of a transformative journey for many immigrant children. They noticed that numerous kids from immigrant backgrounds often felt isolated and struggled to find their place in the community. Fueled by a desire to […]
Written by Dickinsfield Amity House Executive Director Tracy Patience Dickinsfield Amity House is a community support & family resource centre providing support services to the community and offer a wide range or programs and services to individuals and families. The valuable partnership between Action for Healthy Communities and Amity House has existed for longer than […]
They say life is sweeter with chocolates. But what's even sweeter is making a living by making chocolates. Yereni Ramirez is the heart and hands behind Chocolate Don Marín, an exceptional business deeply rooted in rich tradition, boundless creativity, and unyielding passion. Yereni has been a dedicated participant in our AHC Entrepreneurship Support Programs, diligently […]
Yereni Ramirez
Entrepreneur
Benaiah says the ECALA funded Entrepreneurial Training Program has been a great experience. Read his testimonial below. “When I attend class, I feel it was designed for me personally. I have learned so much." As a newcomer from South Sudan 17 years ago, Benaiah felt trapped working many dead ends and tough jobs which left him […]
Benaiah's
Business Support Program
Mohamed made many mistakes when he started his cleaning business 10 years ago. He says he wishes he had the benefit of the Entrepreneur Program that he has just completed two weeks ago. He feels he would have got the information and tools to set up his own business without the missteps and pitfalls as […]
Mohamed
Business Support Program
Growing up in Mexico, Karem Velez knew from an early age that the world is a very diverse place. Velez also understood that people are equal regardless of their colour, race, and place of origin. It was this understanding that inspired her to start her own company; an organization that aims to empower immigrant women. […]
When it comes to entrepreneurship, the key is to put your own authentic flavour on your business, and that's exactly what Rossana Puebla quite literally did. A newcomer from Chile, Rossana has successfully founded her business Étnica Yeg, which provides the authentic flavours of fresh Chilean nuts, spices, and fruits. Her fragrant products are making […]
Our Community Initiative (CI) leaders shared their unique and informative perspective on community-building at our first Community of Practice (CoP) mini gathering of 2025, held on April 26, 2025. The energy in the room was uplifting as 11 ethno-cultural CI groups came together for an afternoon of learning, dialogue, and community-building. This quarterly event provided […]
Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) Settlement and Integration program hosted its annual FREE Tax Clinic for individuals and families with low income, from March 3 to May 16, 2025. To better assist the community, the tax clinic at AHC’s main office in Edmonton will continue until May 16, operating Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM […]
Anane Dabala is a member of AHC’s employment team and the designated training liaison between AHC and CLAC Training. In her role, she has seen the impact certifications, often referred to as safety tickets, have had on clients' the employment team serves. Access to this training at AHC is made possible via a generous grant […]
Anane Dabala
AHC’s employment team and the designated training liaison
Written by Dickinsfield Amity House Executive Director Tracy Patience Dickinsfield Amity House is a community support & family resource centre providing support services to the community and offer a wide range or programs and services to individuals and families. The valuable partnership between Action for Healthy Communities and Amity House has existed for longer […]
