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Here2Help Community: Believing in joy of giving back to the community
No man is an island! None of us is self sufficient, thus we humans have to make connections for survival. And getting bit by
Community Kitchen Going Strong Amid Pandemic
Community Kitchen A community kitchen is run by a group of volunteers, usually in a facility such as churches, schools, or community centers. They meet
The Connection Between Journaling and Our Wellbeing
Some people may think that journaling couldn’t possibly affect our wellbeing, since it’s just writing down a bunch of words on paper. But on the
Practicing Mindfulness
Have you ever heard the word “mindful” or “mindfulness” and not really known what it meant? Being mindful means to be fully present with yourself,
Books to Aid in Self-Healing
When we begin the journey of self-healing, often we need a little help in reframing perspective, getting to know and understand more about ourselves, and
BC: FACING THE FLAMES
Who would have thought that waking up to one of the worst air qualities on the Earth while covid was taking a toll on every
Awaken with Soma Breath – 2 Hour Journey
Go deeper with SOMA Awakening Breathwork! Kyle Espenshade leads this 2 hour extended breathwork journey to help you set your intentions, and release old habitual
How Hobbies are Good for Your Health
Hobbies come in a variety of forms, from creative, active, academic, or just relaxing. If you’ve let a hobby drop in the recent months, this
Spiritual and Mental Healing with Navin Sahjpaul
A firm believer of human connection and the healing power of community, there is more into Navin Sahpaul than a yoga teacher. A music
Recognizing Signs of Burnout
We’ve all experienced burnout, whether we knew it at the time or not. Burnout can be hard to recognize if you’re not familiar with its
Why Rest is Important
Taking the time to rest, relax, and recharge is incredibly important. No, I don’t necessarily mean getting a good sleep – but that is also
Educational Resources for Disability Pride Month
For those who may not know, July is Disability Pride Month! This means that the month of July is a time for people with disabilities
The Bystander Effect: Recognizing When to Help
The Bystander Effect is a theory in social psychology that states people are less likely to help someone in need of aid when there are
An Insight to Soma Breathwork With Kyle Espenshade
What if I tell you that merely with the power of Soma breathwork, healing can be attained in ways you could have never imagined. The
Soma Awakening Breathwork Journey
Go deeper with SOMA Awakening Breathwork Journey! Help set your intentions with this 2 hour extended breathwork journey! This experience helps release old habitual patterns
Positive Self-Talk: Changing Your Narrative
We all have that inner voice inside our heads. Sometimes it joins us in celebrating a goal achieved, sometimes it consoles us when something doesn’t
Tackling Racial Discrimination in the Wake of London Attacks
Had it not been the way all Canadians stood with the Muslim community in solidarity in the bleakest of times, it would have been distressing to carry on.
Urban Beekeeping – What’s all the Buzz About?
Us city-dwellers can often feel at a loss of how we can contribute to a more sustainable future. As our modern infrastructure is so inherently
Educational Resources for Pride Month
For anyone who may not already know, June is Pride Month! It’s a time for members of the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate their identities and
Enlighten Your Soul With Meditation
A comprehensive Guide to Meditation with Terry A sneak peek into the world of Meditation: Meditation is no mystery. Some of us are privileged to
Why You Should Donate Old Books to Libraries
Have you done any spring cleaning lately and discovered a bunch of dusty books on your shelves that you don’t want anymore? If so and
3 Benefits of Walking You May Not Know About
Walking has grown in popularity since the start of the pandemic, as it offers us ways to get out of the house when working from
The Cognitive Benefits of Language Learning
In an increasingly globalized world, the benefits of an additional language are clearer than ever before. As well as giving you an edge in the
Coming Together to Keep Communities Safe
In March of this year a woman walking in downtown Vancouver was being followed by a stranger. She felt scared and sought help from a
Yoga Workshop with Music Therapist-in training, Navin Sahjpaul
Join us on Sunday, June 27th at 10:30am PST for a yoga workshop with soon-to-be Music Therapist, Navin Sahjpaul. Please arrive a few minutes early
Supporting Indigenous Communities: Educational Resources for Non-Indigenous Allies
June is Indigenous History Month in Canada, and part of supporting Indigenous communities is self-education. But sometimes, figuring out where to start can be quite
A Paradigm Shift To Feeding Our Children
What would a typical meal of a five-year-old look like? Ideally, it should comprise meals from all the five healthy food groups: vegetable, fruit, grain
How Hugs Keep Us Healthy
Have you ever hugged someone, a friend or family member, who you hadn’t seen in a while and realized how good that hug felt? That’s
Soma Starwalking Journey
Join us for another SOMA breathwork event! Kyle Espenshade is hosting a 2 hour Soma Starwalking Journey.He’s giving our Here2Help Community 33% off of a
Understanding Houseplants and their Benefits
Our relationship with houseplants has drastically changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people have always been self-proclaimed plant parents, but for many,
H2H: Empowering Communities
H2H: Empowering Communities ‘No one seeking help should be left stranded, and every volunteer gets a direction to connect.’ Often, we witness or hear about
Fungi Fabrics: A Whole Different Trip
Everything Wrong With Our Pants Last week, as I ambled along on my morning walk, I noticed a pair of jeans crumpled against a storm
Three Simple Ways to Beautify Your Community
What better way to contribute to the beautification of your community than by taking part in a community cleanup, volunteering at a community garden, or
The Instagram Algorithm: How To Gain Reach & Stay In Your Audience’s Feed
In 2021 Instagram removed the reverse Chronological feed and now has an algorithm which decides what content to show based on a user’s engagement and
Bringing Nature Indoors for Beginners with Lindsay Jane
[Unfortunately we have to reschedule this event. Stay tuned for a new post with a new time and date posted. Will likely be on a
7 CAPTIVATING REASONS TO VOLUNTEER
A service to humanity that is driven by no greed, fame, or pomp. Volunteering is merely pumped up by selflessness, and love for others. True,
Men’s Support – Wild Men Go Zoom
Here2Help Community is partnered with The Wild Men. The Wild Men is a brotherhood of conscious men supporting each other to embody their highest potential
Here2Help Community: Helping you get through Social Isolation
What a challenging year we all just witnessed! With all sectors directly impacted, our social life and mental health is a no different story. Anyone
Dying Daily with Riancarnation
As I listened to episode twenty of Rian Bevan’s podcast Riancarnation, nodding along to the ideas about the interconnected collective, I began to feel present
The Mediterranean Diet – Healthy Fats & Why We Need Them
The Mediterranean Diet is based on the eating habits of people from Greece, Crete, and Southern Italy. Despite the higher consumption of fat in these
2 Hour Soma Awakening Journey
Go deeper with SOMA Awakening Breathwork! Kyle Espenshade is leading this 2 hour extended breathwork journey to help you set your intentions, and release old
Tone the Mind and the Body with Faith Shannon
Since Covid marked the abrupt closure of gyms and studios in 2020, there has been a surge in online fitness videos, platforms, and subscription services,
Guide for Building a Positive Relationship with your Child
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! Time and again, a parent, a caregiver, or a facilitator has to put up with the situation where a child’s behavior
Celebrating International Women’s day!
What better legacy to leave behind than an inclusive world. A world where a ‘woman’ can conquer the challenges, the taboos and bring an end
Nikkol Adams – MA, RCC
Here2Help Community has partnered with Nikkol Adams, MA, RCC. Nikkol will be putting on some events through our network, starting with Understanding Children’s Behaviours on
Mental Health and Sport – Rise Up Support Groups
Often when we think of sports, we imagine stadiums full of cheering people, adoring fans, and focused teams ready to battle it out to see
ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY: Everyone Counts!
How would a world free of any discrimination would look like? A place where every color, race, religion, gender is not only recognized, but is
Kyle Espenshade – NeuroSomatic Breath Therapist
Kyle Espenshade is our excellent breathwork instructor we have partnered with. He is a NeuroSomatic Breath Therapist, and Master Soma instructor. He has worked hard
Understanding Children’s Behaviours with Nikkol Adams
We have partnered with Nikkol Adams, MA, RCC, and founder of Essence of Self: Counselling and Wellness Services. Nikkol will be hosting a presentation focused
The Wild Men Go Zoom Weekly Event
This has been a challenging year for many people. Social networks have decreased and there has been less ability to see the community of people
H2HCommunity Cleans Up!
On December 6th, 2020 #here2help.community had the first beach clean up which went pretty well despite the Covid restrictions. You can catch a glimpse about
Heather Prost – Practitioner Profile
Heather is hosting an Expressive Art event with us on Monday, February 22nd called ‘Where is My Spark’. Stay tuned for more events and workshops
#TeamUp4CleanUp
Rain or shine, snow or all clear,…let’s get our trash bags, rakes and gloves ready for a clean up drive of your neighborhood. For the
GoFundMe Campaign!
Here2Help Community needs your help! We are a grassroots non-profit, supported entirely by donations so far. We’ve been fueled by our passion for creating resilient
From App to Community – Name Change
Did you notice? Here2Help App is now Here2Help Community! We’ve recently shifted our name and website slightly to better describe what we’re doing as an
Community Clean Up
We are doing our first clean up event of the year and we’d love you to join from your own community! Join us from your
‘Where Is My Spark,’ An Expressive Arts Workshop
Creativity is our human birthright. But for so many of us as we grow up, the world we’re raised in makes us neglect our creativity.
H2H is on a Podcast and Conference Link
What a start to the year it has been. I hope many of you have had a good first month of 2021, despite whatever divisive
Community Event Calendar
This has been a hard year for so many of us. With less ability to see our friends and family, and the loss of public
Breathwork Events with Soma Alchemy and Here2Help Community
We are creating a Community Event Calendar both for in person and virtual events! Anyone who is interested will be able to go to our
Wrapping-Up Holiday Donation Drives
Our Holiday Donation Drives have come to a close! Thank you to everyone who donated and shared our posts around! We did two separate drives
Here2Help Community Connects with Goh Ballet for ‘The Nutcracker’
This has been an interesting year for all of us in the way our lives have collectively been disrupted. One of the biggest challenges for
Tri-Cities Holiday Gift Drive
Let’s spread the holiday kindness to those in need. Here2Help App has teamed up with Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control Coquitlam for a Gift Drive for
Stocking-Up for Those in Need
Christmas is approaching! For many, Christmas is a time of relaxation, family, and connectedness. However, this is also a very challenging time for those with
Beach Clean Up, Collaborative Community Events
On December 6th our team went out on our first Collaborative Community Event, a beach clean up! It was a soggy morning when we got
Welcome
So glad to have you with us. Hope you are all well during these challenging times. The pandemic we find ourselves collectively facing was a
Crowdfunding Campaign
Our Crowdfunding Campaign is launching soon! So far we’ve created this project with no funding at all. We’ve been fuelled by our passion for building