Seniors in 26 communities across British Columbia have benefited from grants that foster active, independent living through age-friendly assessment plans, action plans and projects. This year, the Age-Friendly Communities (AFC) program awarded a total of $524,000 in grants to support these initiatives. Among the recipients were nine Indigenous communities, each using the funding to enhance…
The District of Port Hardy released their final report for their 2023 Healthy Public Policy grant in the form of an innovative video. Their 2023 grant project undertook significant efforts to promote a healthy and inclusive community, guided by its four strategic pillars, with a particular emphasis on social well-being. These efforts address critical issues such as…
Are your community events consistently attended by the same small group of older adults? Expanding participation to include a larger and more diverse audience can enhance the vibrancy and inclusivity of your programs. Join an Age Friendly Communities’ webinar on December 4 at 10:30am when our panel of experts will offer strategies for municipalities to…
Are your community events consistently attended by the same small group of older adults? Expanding participation to include a larger and more diverse audience can enhance the vibrancy and inclusivity of your programs. Join an Age Friendly Communities’ webinar on December 4 when our panel of experts will offer strategies for municipalities to increase…
BCHC has created a Quick Guide to help you navigate working with your local government to promote active school transportation in your community. The Guide answers common questions you may have when starting to engage your local government, shares examples from schools across BC, and provides tips if you are planning to present to your…
Our second 2024 PlanH HPP webinar featured Lianne Carley, a Senior Policy Strategist at VCH, who discussed the critical role local governments play in promoting the mental well-being of children and youth through policy decisions ranging from neighbourhood design to transportation networks, to mentorships and employment opportunities. Carley was followed by two speakers from PlanH…
BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) announces the resignation of Jodi Mucha from her position as Executive Director, a role she has held with distinction for nearly two decades. The BCHC Board of Directors expresses its profound gratitude for Jodi’s exemplary leadership throughout her tenure. Her unwavering commitment and visionary approach have been instrumental in shaping the…
Recipients of the 2024 PlanH Healthy Communities Grant Program have been announced. Thirty-one projects will be funded for a total of $290,000 under two funding streams: Community Connectedness and Healthy Public Policy. The Community Connectedness funding stream is providing 17 grants of up to $5,000 plus support and resources for projects that help foster relationship-building…
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Happy Cities and Hey Neighbour Collective are co-leaders of a multi-phase project, in partnership with Simon Fraser University. Happy Cities and Hey Neighbour Collective have collected substantial evidence over the last several years on design and programming strategies to inform inclusive, ‘sociable’ housing policy at the municipal level. They are applying this research to six…