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Family Programs

Family Fun in the Park

Wednesdays  |  10:00 am – 11:30 am  |  In-person at Confederation Park (250 Willingdon Ave)
Fridays  |  10:00 am – 11:30 am  | In-person at Maywood Park (6480 McKay Ave)

Summer is here families! We’re having free Family Drop-ins (for children 0-5 years old) at our local parks starting July 5. Bring your mat, dress for the weather, stay hydrated and get ready for a fun time of playing games, singing songs, and meeting new friends!

Confederation Park dates: July 24, and Aug 7. ***Update – no session July 31 or Aug 14***

McKay Park dates: July 5, 12, 19 and 26. 

See poster for details. No registration required. 

BC Farmers’ Market Coupon Program

Application Deadline 3:30 pm on Friday, July 4, 2025
The applications for the program will be accepted till July 4, 2025 at 3:30PM. The selection of the coupon recipients will happen in the following weeks, and the meetings to award the coupons will happen regularly until September. 
 
1. Requirements to qualify for the program. Apply if you are:
  – A Burnaby resident and a member of BNH. 
  – A person with low income. 
  – Pregnant, Senior or a family with children under 19 years old. 
  – Committed to visit any of the farmers’ markets and use the coupons or return them to us. 
2. Submit your name and complete the pre-screening at any Burnaby Neighbourhood House Location. 
3. There’s a limited quantity of coupons awarded for this program. 
 

See poster for details.

If you have any questions, please contact (604) 294-5444 or northinfo@burnabynh.ca.

Family Place (In-Person)

Mondays   |   9:30 am – 11:30 am   |   In person at South House 
Tuesdays   |   9:30 am – 11:30 am   |   In person at South House
Tuesdays   |   12:30 pm – 2:30 pm   |   In person at Brentwood House
Thursdays   |   9:30 am – 11:30 am   |   In person at South House
Thursdays   |   10:00 am – 12:00 pm   |   In person at Brentwood House

Fridays   |   9:30 am – 11:30 am   |   In person at Brentwood House

 

Drop-In platform: First come, first serve |  Room Capacity Limit: 18 families  | No registration required 

We offer a number of Family Drop-in programs throughout the community for parents/caregivers with children 0-5 years. Family drop-ins provide a variety of opportunities for families to socialize, to have a safe and fun place to play and learn and to get parenting information. Feel free to join us at any days and locations outlined above.

Please see poster for more details. 

The program is free for members. Find out how to become a member.

Locations:

BNH South House – #100 – 4460 Beresford St (604-431-0400)

Brentwood – 2055 Rosser Ave (604-299-5778)

 
 
 

 

Neighbourhood Outreach

Support is available to families with children 0-12 who need help accessing community information and can assist families to connect with local community programs and services. Outreach workers are available in North and South Burnaby. Please call (604) 431-0400 or see our brochure for more information.

 

Outreach Services for Families with Children 0-12 

  • Phone check ins
  • Grocery shopping and other essentials for families who are isolated and can’t get out but can afford to pay
  • Food security for low income families – delivery of donated food bags to families who are isolated. 
  • Support with connecting to any other needs that are identified.
  • Virtual programming, will include – groups; children’s activities; parenting resources – connections to partners who are doing programming. 
 
 

 

Family Access Interpretation Program

Trained Volunteers are now available to support families with children 0-6 who need help with interpretation. Program is funded by the United Way of the Lower Mainland.

  • Get help with appointments with teachers, etc.

  • Have an interpreter come with you to a children’s program.

  • Go to a community event with a volunteer interpreter.

    Call us at (604) 431-0400 for more information.

 

Community Kitchen  

Community Kitchen is a weekly program offered at Burnaby Neighbourhood House -South and Gilmore Community School that involves cooking, eating, and lots of great conversation and laughter. Families or individuals who have limited income join together to prepare healthy meals to take home, and to have lunch together.  We always use everyone’s favourite family recipes and include many kid-friendly foods.  Free childminding is available.

If you are interested in joining us, please call Lynn at 604-431-0400.

 

 

Also read about:

 

Children | Preschools | Youth | Adults | Seniors | Community

 

 
 
 

 

Neighbourhood Outreach

Support is available to families with children 0-12 who need help accessing community information and can assist families to connect with local community programs and services. Outreach workers are available in North and South Burnaby. Please call (604) 431-0400 or see our brochure for more information.

 

Outreach Services for Families with Children 0-12 

  • Phone check ins
  • Grocery shopping and other essentials for families who are isolated and can’t get out but can afford to pay
  • Food security for low income families – delivery of donated food bags to families who are isolated. 
  • Support with connecting to any other needs that are identified.
  • Virtual programming, will include – groups; children’s activities; parenting resources – connections to partners who are doing programming. 
 

Also read about:

Early Years | Preschool | Children | Youth | Adults | Seniors | Newcomers | Community

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