COVID-19 Update: Hello from Our House!

Due to public health recommendations, Kiwassa is modifying the way programs and services are provided. Although our doors are closed, you can still connect with us!


¡Hola, desde nuestra casa! Ofrecemos apoyo en español. Por favor llámenos para obtener más información.

您好!我們提供中文的支援服務(國語/廣東話),如您需要了解更多信息,請與我們聯繫。♥* 您好!我们提供中文的支援服务(国语/广东话),如您需要了解更多信息,请与我们联系。

خانه محله کیواسا ضمن خوش آمدگویی آماده ارائه حمایت های لازم به متقاضیان فارسی زبان است. برای اطلاعات بیشتر با ما تماس بگیرید

To learn more, please call us at 604.254.5401 or visit www.kiwassa.ca/HelloFromOurHouse

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Kiwassa Neighbourhood House has a staff of ninety that reflect the broad diversity within our neighbourhood. Our staff bring an eclectic range of education, professional training and experience to the work of Kiwassa, as well as passion, ideas and energy.   We are glad to hear from you.  Please see below staff contact.

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Our Staff Board of Directors

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House has a staff of ninety that reflect the broad diversity within our neighbourhood. Our staff bring an eclectic range of education, professional training and experience to the work of Kiwassa, as well as passion, ideas and energy.

 

We are glad to hear from you.  Please see below staff contact.

  • Alysha Boechler

    Director of Childcare

  • Vivian Lew

    Director of Finance

  • Blain Butyniec

    Food Programs Coordinator

  • Lori Ciccone

    Variety Club Daycare Coordinator

  • Elise Barber

    Director of Community Programs

  • Nhan Lam

    Director of Family Programs

  • Cynthia Mejia

    Administrative Assistant

  • Cherrie Guo

    Senior Programs Coordinator

  • Tessa Abetkoff

    Director of Operations

  • Honorio JR Guerrero

    Director Settlement and Employment

  • Darius Maze

    Executive Director

  • Maria dela Cruz

    Employment Coordinator

  • Daya Herr

    Childcare and Youth Manager

  • Molly Davidson

    Inclusion Coordinator

  • Julia Magacho

    Hastings Park Childcare Coordinator

  • Giovana Lopes Feijao

    Community Programs Manager

  • Alan Wong

    Settlement Coordinator

  • Patrice Tai-Clair

    Community Engagement Coordinator

  • Alexandra Huang

    Development and Communications Manager

  • Danais Yera Guerra

    Family Programs Coordinator

  • Sixta Villanueva

    Harbourview Coordinator

  • Kerri Gardner

    Out of School Care Coordinator

  • Luisa Gutierrez Corredor

    Youth Programs Coordinator

  • Rica Angeles

    Housing and Facilities Coordinator

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Kiwassa grows a welcoming and inclusive community in the vibrant Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood of Vancouver, located on the traditional, unceded and occupied territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

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2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1M7

T.604.254.5401

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Monday:8:30 am - 4 pm

Tuesday:8:30 am - 4 pm

Wednesday:8:30 am - 4 pm

Thursday:8:30 am - 4 pm

Friday:8:30 am - 4 pm

Saturday:Closed

Sunday:Closed

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