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We desire to be a Neighbourhood Hub - a place of home and hope. We work to partner with similar organ

The Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Hub evolved out of the "Mission Board of the Oak Avenue United Church" in 2004. It is now a registered non-profit society providing a variety of services to the community as one of Surrey's Neighbourhood Houses. The purpose of the Hub is to provide services for people in the community as part of a continuum of support for all ages. The Hub serves as a place for other organizations and agencies to offer programs and fosters a unified vision of promoting healthy community development. Each program and service works in intentional cooperation with the Neighbourhood Hub to ensure that the needs of people in the community are being met in a way that is integrated and comprehensive. We want to engage the Whalley, St Helen's Park, and Cedar Hills communities of Surrey more fully and provide opportunities for community development activities.

10/16/2026

Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) Stories:
Skill Sharing on Traditional Painting Techniques
This event was conducted on June 22, 2026 at a community space (9165 160 Street, Surrey, BC). There were 17 artists presenting their arts products which attracted the largest number of visitors who were interested in the arts and paintings.
The reasons for my decision to start this project are: Most senior immigrants are retired and many of them have time and interests to learn painting. However, they live in isolation at home and feel lonely. Sharing traditional skill techniques together has fostered social connection among them. The event was open to every senior in my community. Many visitors came to the event to learn arts and paintings. Through this event, we improved our skills on traditional painting and at the same time we made many new friends.
Organizer: Yuexian Liu

09/09/2026

Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) Stories:
Date: Sunday, July 12th, 2026
Location: Greenaway Outdoor Pool 17901 60 Ave, Surrey, BC
Mermaiding (a hobby of wearing and swimming in mermaid tails) is often seen as "weird," and we see many diverse and often marginalized people join the community as a safe space to let go of "human stuff" for a while and be at peace in the water. Disabilities such as autism are pretty common in our circles; many of our members identify as LGBTQIA2S+, and we celebrate the many ages, shapes, sizes, and colours that merfolk come in!
Logistically, tails are large, and gathering together in large groups during public swim times has not always gone in our favour. We're stuck between a rock and a hard place where it is often cost-prohibitive to rent out a pool, but there are simply too many of us to safely gather together at a public swim.
Having a chance to get together in a secluded pool all to ourselves cost-free allows for ALL our members to not just safely be their mermaid selves but also be who they are as valuable people in our community.
We promoted the event on Facebook, Instagram, and Discord.
Attendance: Approximately 20 people participated.
Benefits:
First timers: 3! Our loaner tail came in handy, as one participant did not have one of their own.
We had attendees join thanks to the transit-friendly nature of the pool and several from marginalized groups that are not always able to come to other swims.
Our community (represented well in this swim) includes Indigenous and POC, people with disabilities such as autism; trans and non-binary individuals, and others who identify as LGBTQIA+.
What we did:
Timeline of events:
10:45am-11:30am: Welcoming attendees, orientation to the facility and "tailing up."
11:30am-1:00pm: Swim in the pool with skill sharing, mingling, and time for photos/videos.
1:00pm-2:00pm: Get changed, depart the facility, and enjoy a picnic in the park surrounding the pool.
For a few hours, the meeting offered a wonderful, creative escape from reality. We witnessed skill-sharing, friendships forming and growing stronger, and an atmosphere described as "chill" from attendees.
Here is some feedback from one first-time attendee:
It was lovely meeting like minded mers.
I had an absolutely wonderful time.
When i wasnt swimming, I found myself mesmerizing by everyone. Diverse swimming abilities, dance like movements, floating presense, creativity in make-up/ sparkle application and the different types of apparel.
Thank you. I look forward to attending another event.
Organizer: Faith Worden

09/01/2026

Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) Stories:
Story Telling Gathering
Because too many people around me asked me to hold an event for them for fun on a sunny day at a park so that they could invite their relatives and friends to come together for a reunion, I changed the plan, from indoor to outdoor, and held the event at Holland Park.
My event happened at Holland Park on August 30, 2026, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.
I invited 90 people to join the event, who mainly came from Whalley, Fleetwood, Guildford and Fraser Heights; and a part of them were the relatives and friends from New Westminster, Burnaby, Richmond and Vancouver.
We bought bread Filled with soy-braised egg and ham, French-style triangular pastry, clementines and bottles of water for participants.
We enjoyed the food, talked, had dancing, singing and Kung Fu, also taking pictures. And a lot of park visitors also came to watch/join our dancing and Kung Fu.
We all had a good time. They let me talk to them about Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) that had brough them together, met friends, and had delicious food. They felt so happy that day!
Thanks you NSG!
Organizer: Yuri Higashikata

08/20/2026

Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) Event

08/17/2026

Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) Stories:
My project was held on August 8th, 2026. I decided to hold a no where to wear dance party because I thought it would be a fun way to connect women in the community and to have them dress up which would help them feel good about themselves. I led several choreographed dances as well as a runway fashion show and freestyle dance time for the participants. I promoted the event with flyers in the community and on Facebook. We had 23 participants. The major things I spent the grant on was the space and the food/ snacks. I also had little take home gifts for all the participants that included a cookie and a few other little things.
The feedback received from the event was extremely positive and the ladies I met encouraged me to host another themed event in the future. It was a great way to bring people together to have a fun time! Participants benefited by having a safe space to connect with other women, form genuine connections and express themselves through dancing. The participants encouraged and hyped each other up during the runway walk which left everyone feeling good about themselves.
Organizer: Maria Korovnikov

08/07/2026

Youth Neighbourhood Small Grants (YNSG) Stories: Youth Led Activities
On June 20, I planned to host a chess competition event with 15 of our community members. During the event, we started by sharing chess basics, openings, strategies, and endgame elements. Participation were encouraged to share their information with others. During the second half of the event, we began a chess tournament. The participants who who did not choose to compete played with the extra chessboards or just spend their free time. The competition proceeded with 5 minute timers for each person. The whole event took 2 hours, and the participants were able to take a chessboard home. Throughout the event, pizza and wrapped sandwiches were free to take, and utensils were provided. The gold, silver, and bronze medals were delivered to the appropriate winning contestants. Our goal was to strengthen the community through the game of chess and spark relationships through conversation and chess. Thank you the Vancouver Foundation and the Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Hub for supporting the community.
Organizers: Connor Lu and Lucas Su

08/01/2026

Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) Event organized by Anisha Agarwala

07/29/2026

Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) Stories:
Project Name: Healthy Living Community Wellness Event
Date of Event: July 25, 2026
Location: City Centre Library, Surrey, BC
Description: Neighbourhood Wellness Community Healthy Living
Workshop
The planning and preparation for this project started before the event date, including community outreach, promotion, coordinating with the guest speaker, arranging the venue, and organizing resources to create a meaningful wellness experience for community members.
I decided to organize this project to create awareness in the
community about the importance of prioritizing health and wellness, especially for women who often balance multiple responsibilities in their daily lives. The main goal of this project was to encourage participants to make their health a priority and focus on both their physical and mental well-being. When individuals have a strong mind and body, they are better able to support their families and contribute positively to their communities.
The event was promoted through multiple community outreach
methods, including:
 Creating and distributing flyers and pamphlets in the community
 Displaying promotional materials at the library
 Sharing information through social media platforms
 Word-of-mouth promotion through community connections
 Personal outreach and invitations to community members
These promotional efforts helped spread awareness about the event and encouraged women in the community to participate.
A total of 9 participants attended the workshop. Although approximately 18–22 people registered for the event, 9 participants attended on the event day. The participants who attended were highly engaged and provided very positive feedback about their experience.
The feedback received from participants was very positive and
encouraging. Participants appreciated having a wellness-focused
event specifically designed to support women in the community.
They shared that the workshop was informative, impactful, and a
valuable learning experience. Participants appreciated learning about women’s health, self-care, healthy habits, and the importance of prioritizing their well-being.
Participants benefited from gaining awareness, knowledge, and
practical tools to improve their overall wellness.
The key benefits included:
 Understanding the importance of making health a priority
 Learning about healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices
 Understanding the connection between mental and physical
health
 Learning ways to manage stress and focus on emotional
wellness
 Feeling motivated to include healthier habits in their daily
routines
 Building stronger community connections through networking
and conversations
During the workshop, our wellness coach Nikita Sharma encouraged participants to make a personal promise to themselves by identifying one positive habit they wanted to implement within the next 24 hours and continue as part of their daily routine.
Participants reflected on small but meaningful changes they
wanted to make, such as:
· Taking dedicated time for themselves without phone
distractions
· Improving hydration by drinking more water
· Creating healthier sleep routines by going to bed earlier
· Making small lifestyle changes that support their overall
health and wellness
This activity helped participants leave the workshop with a personal commitment and a practical step they could immediately apply in their everyday lives. It encouraged them to continue building positive habits and prioritize their well-being beyond the event.
The workshop featured guest speaker Nikita Sharma, a TEDx
Speaker, bestselling author, fitness coach, and wellness educator. She shared her knowledge, experience, and guidance to help participants understand the importance of wellness and maintaining balance in life.
Organizer: Hira Mateen

07/08/2026

The Admin Office of the Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Hub will be Closed From Wed. July 8 to Thu. July 16.

06/25/2026

Join our FREE nutrition education presentation happening Friday (Friday June 26th at 10:00AM).

📅 Date: Friday, June 26 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Please meet at #101 9683 137th Street, Surrey BC

As always, free of charge!
Please join us for a presentation on reducing inflammation, and a small demo on a turmeric tea for everyone to try (a simple recipe that can reduce inflammation).

Address

12740 102 Avenue
Surrey, BC
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Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16045827088

Website

http://www.oanh.ca/

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