Dear Editor: Last week I attended a fantastic grand opening for the North Burnaby Neighbourhood House.
A big thank you to the Burnaby NOW for helping spread the word about the Neighbourhood House in my community. There was such a large diversity of attendees, and it was so great to see the community and the neighbours gather together to celebrate the opening.
As a longtime resident of North Burnaby, and being passionate about the community, I wanted to do more and find ways to contribute and be a part of the neighbourhood.
Volunteering and giving back is a big part of who I am, and I felt it was important to be part of an organization that helps people right in my neighbourhood. After learning more about what the North Burnaby Neighbourhood House does, I was immediately drawn in, and sought to learn even more. The impactful programs for children, seniors and families were just so important to my community that I volunteered as a steering committee and board member.
I am so pleased to see the space the North House has developed, and I encourage my neighbours to join me in helping to grow Burnaby’s second Neighbourhood House. I know that together we can make North Burnaby a welcoming and more inclusive community.
Diana Klejne, Burnaby
