Community
We are committed to make Burnaby a better place to live and work through bringing neighbours together to build a strong community. Our staff and volunteers actively participate in a number of inter-agency committees, festivals and events throughout the year.
Committees include: Burnaby Inter-agency Council, Food First Committee, Empty Bowls Committee, School Age Childcare Association of BC, Burnaby School Age Committee, Burnaby Childcare Resources Group, Vibrant Burnaby, Burnaby Children and Family Council, Eastburn Inter-agency, Metrotown Inter-agency, Early Childhood Development Committee, Burnaby Immigrant Integration Planning Table, Edmonds Business Association, Kingsway Imperial Neighbourhood Association, City Fair Planning Committee and Edmonds Santa Claus Parade Committee.
Sharing Cultures Nights
Monthly nights are organized by a committee of local residents at various locations throughout South Burnaby. Each
night features a cultural theme and is a great place to relax, and meet your neighbours. Cost is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Reservations required.
Call Branka for tickets (604) 431-0400.
Small Grants Program
South Burnaby Neighbourhood House and Vancouver Foundation offer grants of up to
$500 to projects organized by residents of South Burnaby that will improve local
neighbourhoods. It is a wonderful opportunity for neighbours to get together,
plan and organize events in their neighbourhood, while developing a sense of
community connections and pride. Applications are due in
February each year and projects take
place from
April
1st to the end of October.
For more information
contact Branka
at (604) 431-0400.
Community Talks
After receiving positive feedback from community members about Looking In ~ Reaching Out Community Talks held in 2010, South Burnaby Neighbourhood House decided to continue hosting smaller talks at the house. The Talks will enable community members to come and share their thoughts about local neighbourhood issues, as well as ideas on how to make their neighbourhoods more welcoming and inclusive. It is a good opportunity to connect and network with others in the community.
If you are interested in attending please call Branka at 604-
431- 0400, or email: branka@sbnh.ca and
find out the date and time for the next Community Talks.
Empty Bowls Project
We are partners in Burnaby's Empty Bowls Project. This is an event sponsored by
the Burnaby Food First committee and held every second year. It involves several
community agencies, artists, and restaurants. It raises funds for hungry
children and families in Burnaby. A gala event is hosted where attendees receive
a handmade bowl and sample a variety of foods from different restaurants.