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Volunteer Showcase: Judy McMillan
Judy is a volunteer with the Yard Garden Harvest Project (YGHP). Born and raised in the Little Mountain-Riley Park neighbourhood, Judy was the first homeowner to share her yard with LMNHS for the Yard Garden Harvest Project. 6 years later, Judy continues to support the YGHP and the Neighbourhood House,
Volunteer Showcase: Diane Lawrence
Diane has lived and worked in the Riley Park neighbourhood for almost 20 years, and her first LMNHS volunteer experience was with the Yard Garden Harvest Project in 2022. As a lifelong gardener she found her happy place in neighbours’ yards—growing vegetables alongside fellow volunteers practising sustainable gardening, and contributing
LMNHS Statement regarding the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy on April 26, 2025
We are heartbroken and devastated about the senseless act of violence at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party that has inflicted such unimaginable loss and suffering across our communities. Many Little Mountain staff, colleagues, friends, volunteers, and participants were present at the festival, so this tragedy is felt deeply within
September Child Care Update: Truth and Reconciliation
LMCDC has been busy recognizing Truth and Reconciliation at the centre. Our Indigenous Support Worker Stephanie Wright visited and performed drumming and songs, as well as a story of the orange shirt. Children made art to remember the residential school students and the lives lost. Children also drew self portraits
July Settlement Update: Community Kitchens
In July, our Settlement team held several Community Kitchen sessions in a picnic format at Riley Park Community Garden. The sessions took place in good weather, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. People of different ages attended the program, including families with children. Our childminders took care of children, allowing parents
June Child Care Update: Theme Days, Picnics, and Ponies
Little Mountain Child Development Centre was very busy in the month of June. Some events and activities included a graduation party for children going to Kindergarten in September, ponies visiting the daycare, as well as Theme Day Wednesdays. Theme Day Wednesdays included Character Day where children dressed up as superheroes
2024 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING — JUNE 17
Please join us for our 2024 Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 17 at #102–1193 Kingsway! We will share updates about our programs, operations, and fire recovery over the past year, as well as celebrate our completed move into our new location! Thank you to all of our staff, participants,
PEOPLE PROFILE: JACQUI THOMAS, CLIMATE RESPONSE AND SENIORS COORDINATOR
Tell us a little bit about your work as the Seniors Coordinator I absolutely love working with seniors. I think that they are an untapped resource in our community and have so much to bring to this world. What are some of the programs that you offer seniors? Currently, we