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monthly news & updates

Issue December 2025

BNH staff and volunteers have been hard at work spreading holiday cheer! Our Toy Drive at Metrotown, in partnership with the Burnaby Firefighters, collected over 1,500 toys for the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. Gift wrapping kicked off earlier this month and continues until December 24th, while generous food donations keep coming in to support our Food Hubs. We also celebrated with our annual Seniors Holiday Lunch last week.


From all of us at BNH, thank you for your support and happy holidays!


Now let's see what's happening this month!

 

Upcoming Events & Reminders

BNH Office Holiday Closures


All BNH offices will be closed from

December 25th to January 2nd.



We will re-open on January 5th.

Let It Grow, Let BNH Glow!

Consider making a donation to BNH this holiday season.


Let's keep programs running, lights on, and the doors open for our community at Burnaby Neighbourhood House. Let it grow, let it glow! Donations $15 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt. Donate today at burnabynh.ca.

Gift Wrap by Donation


Need gifts wrapped? Consider heading to BNH’s Gift Wrap booth at Metropolis at Metrotown (by the Winners/Homesense store). Our trained volunteers will be there from December 1 to 24, ready to wrap your presents by donation!

Funds raised will go towards our Youth Leadership programs.

Christmas Bureau

Burnaby Christmas Bureau


The Burnaby Christmas Bureau provides Christmas cheer for people with low income and living in Burnaby through our Toy Room and Seniors Hampers Program.


If you have a new, unwrapped toy to donate, please do so by Dec 20th. We are also looking for monetary donations as well. You can donate here.

BC Split the Pot Lottery

supporting Burnaby Meals on Wheels


BC Split the Pot Lottery continues this month!

💙 Buy your ticket💸 We Split the Pot — one half goes to the Guaranteed Grand Prize, and the other half supports participating charities.

🏆 13 winners will split the Grand Prize➕ Every ticket supports BC communities. Every win brings it home.🎟️ Play proudly. Win here. Support what matters. https://bc.splitthepot.ca


Empty Stocking Fund


For 107 years, The Province’s Empty Stocking Fund has been dedicated to making the holidays brighter for B.C. residents who are less fortunate. With the generosity of our readers and supporters, the fund gives money to 25 B.C. community organizations that provide food hampers and gifts to children, needy families and singles. The 2025 campaign will run from November 1 to December 31 and during this time funds can be donated online.

 

Program & Service Spotlight

New and Updated Information

December Senior Newsletter is now available!

Holiday Market

December 23, 2025

2 PM to 6 PM

BNH South House


Join us for a festive community event featuring a marketplace with unique handmade crafts, jewelry, delicious food, and more from newcomer women entrepreneurs. Enjoy the holiday spirit, shop for special gifts, and support local talent. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.

BNH Youth Connections Grant

Open to all youth ages 12-17 living in Burnaby


The BNH Youth Connections Grant lets young changemakers design and lead their own community projects, with up to $500 available to bring ideas to life, whether a community event, creative project, or social initiative. The grant helps youth build leadership skills, strengthen community connections, and make a real impact in Burnaby. Ready to create something meaningful? Contact Juliana at youth@burnabynh.ca or 604-230-3310.

 

Program Calendar at Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Check out the monthly calendar of all the programs that are happening at our three Houses.

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Ongoing Children & Youth Programs

Link to 0-5 year community programs

Link to youth programs

Link to school-age child care information

Link to preschool and early years information

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Ongoing Adult and Seniors Programs

Link to Adult community programs

Link to Seniors community programs

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Ongoing Newcomer Services

Link to Newcomers Services

 
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