โจ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ โจ
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This yearโs national theme invites us to ๐ต๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ต๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐, ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ค
At AmEnough Society, we believe healing, storytelling, and joy are acts of resistanceโand art gives us a language when words fall short ๐จ๐ฌ
Thatโs why weโre proud to be hosting our Black History Month community gathering:
๐ค๐จ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฟ๐ (๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐) ๐ข๐๐!
A safe, welcoming space to create, reflect, connect, and honour Black experiences through art and community.
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๐บ๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐, ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ 28๐๐, 2026
๐ 11:00 ๐จ๐ด โ 2:00 ๐ท๐ด
๐ ๐จ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐
529 ๐ฌ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ต๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
โจ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐
๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐:
โข Guided art expression
* Poetry and Spoken words
โข Community connection & conversation
โข Mental healthโcentred reflection
* Drumming Circle with an Elder.
โข Space to honour Black joy, resilience, and creativity
This event is @cdn.heritage and @RBC sponsored, and we are grateful for the continued support in amplifying Black voices and stories ๐๐พ๐จ๐ฆ
๐ Registration links available in our bio
Come as you are.
Create from the heart. Heal in community ๐
๐๐ค๐จ
#AmEnoughSociety
BlackJoy
BlackCreativity
HealingInCommunity
CommunityAsASuperpower
MentalHealthMatters
BlackHistoryIsNow
NewWestminsterEvents
ArtForWellbeing
DiasporaStories
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
#BHMCanada
#CanadianHeritage
#CanadaHeritage
LetYourArtHeartOut
๐ฟ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง๐๐จ๐ & ๐๐ก๐ค๐ช๐ง๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฟ
A culturally appropriate food bank with a mental health check-in
For those who are new hereโwelcome ๐ค
The Nourish & Flourish Initiative is one of the three core programs run by AmEnough Society, intentionally created to combat the systemic barriers around food security faced by newcomers, migrants, and refugee families.
Many of the people we serve are excluded from traditional food systems due to income insecurity, immigration status, cultural inappropriateness of food options, stigma, and lack of access to community-based support. Nourish & Flourish was designed to respond to these gaps.
This is not just a food bank. It is a community-centred space where culturally familiar food is paired with a gentle mental health check-in, connection, and belonging. We recognise that food insecurity and emotional wellbeing are deeply intertwined, especially for those navigating migration, resettlement, and systemic barriers.
Due to the lack of dedicated grants for this program, ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง๐๐จ๐ & ๐๐ก๐ค๐ช๐ง๐๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ช๐ฃ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ง ๐ข๐ค๐ฃ๐ฉ๐. ๐๐ค ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ, ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฉ ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฟ๐ง๐ค๐ฅ-๐๐ฃ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข 1๐ฅ๐ขโ2๐ฅ๐ข, ensuring continued access to food support while we work to sustain and grow this signature initiative ๐ฑ
Through strategic partnerships, strengthened alliances, and food-rescue initiatives, we remain committed to keeping this work going despite the challenges ๐ค
If this program speaks to you, there are many ways to support:
๐ Donate financially via www.AmEnoughCanada.org (tax receipts provided)
๐ฅซ Donate culturally appropriate food items
๐ค Partner with us through food rescue, sponsorship, or community collaboration @becomingchurch.ca
@vanfoodbank @arabellesbakerybc @blanket_bc_society @cobsbread @independentstore @surreycarescommunityfoundation
@surreyfoodbank ....Together, we nourish communities, support wellbeing, and create spaces where people truly flourish.
#NourishAndFlourish
#AmEnoughSociety
#FoodSecurityWithDignity
#CulturallyAppropriateCare
#MentalHealthInCommunity
#CommunityAsASuperpower
๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ช๐ก ๐๐ค๐๐จ๐ฃโ๐ฉ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ค๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ฉ ๐
To maintain dignity and maintain confidentiality, this is video was captured at the end of the event.......
To our incredible community partnersโthank you for being consistent, reliable, and deeply committed to ensuring our only non-funded programs continue to thrive against all odds. Because of you, our food security initiatives have not only expanded, but continue to grow as demand increases ๐ฑ๐ค
Last month, we served over 300 families during our Christmas Food Bank Edition, our largest one yet ๐๐ฅซโจ
Iโll be honestโฆ as someone who experiences situational anxiety, that day almost gave me a panic attack ๐
The crowd was overwhelming, not just for me, but for our volunteers too.
A huge thank you to Daniel @becomingchurch.ca, Greg @blanket_bc_society, and our amazing volunteers for stepping in, helping control the crowd, and quite literally saving the day ๐๐พI almost ran away from my own event ๐ (true story!)
Jokes aside, this arm of our work brings me the deepest joy:
Seeing families supported with dignity ๐
Watching children play together across cultures ๐งธ๐
Newcomers exchanging numbers and building community ๐ฑ๐ค
Friends bringing their children to volunteer and teaching them kindness โค๏ธ
Those who always show up when I fundraise or ask for donations every single time ๐๐พ
And letโs not forget our clothing bank last month was also one of our biggest yet, with phenomenal feedback on winter jackets and clothing received ๐๐งฅโจ Thanks to Jessa who sponsored our Gift of Hope matching our children with community sponsors who made their Christmas wishes come true โจ๏ธ๐
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in this work and walking alongside us. This is what community looks like. This is what impact feels like ๐ซ
#AmEnoughSociety
#CommunityAsASuperpower
#FoodSecurity
#GivingWithDignity
#MentalHealthInCommunity
#GratefulHeart
#TogetherWeRise
๐ Mental Health Support at AmEnough Society ๐
Because you were never meant to carry everything alone
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, the weight of responsibilities, expectations, emotions, and unanswered questions can quietly build up. In those moments, itโs easy to believe you have to be strong on your own.
But at AmEnough Society, we want you to remember this truth:
Asking for help is not weakness. It is wisdom.
๐ฟ We have counsellors available who are trained, compassionate, and ready to listen. Whether youโre dealing with stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, life transitions, or simply need someone to talk to, support is here for you.
๐ซ What we offer:
โข A safe and non-judgmental space
โข Access to counsellors who care
โข Emotional and mental health support
โข A community that believes you matter
You donโt have to fight alone.
You donโt have to figure it all out by yourself.
You donโt have to suffer in silence.
๐ If youโre struggling or even if you just feel unsure, reach out.
Weโre here to walk this journey with you.
๐ฉ Send us a message.
๐ค You are seen. You are supported. You are enough.
#AmEnoughSociety
#MentalHealthMatters
#YouAreNotAlone
#AskForHelp
#MentalHealthSupport
#CounsellingSupport
#CommunityCare
#HealingTogether
#EmotionalWellbeing
#SupportIsHere
๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ-๐๐ป ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฟ
Behind the scenes, our Founder has been working tirelessly to build ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ-๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ค๐. Thanks to new collaborations with local organisations and neighbourhood stores, weโre now able to rescue and redistribute more food back into the community.
While we wonโt be posting weekly, we want you to know that our foodbank drop-in will continue every Thursday (until further notice) โ helping to bridge the gap between our bi-monthly culturally appropriate foodbank & mental health check-ins.
๐ ๐ง๐ต๐๐ฟ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐
โฐ ๐ญ:๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฝ๐บ โ ๐ฎ:๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฝ๐บ
๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ - 529 Queens Ave New Westminster B.C V3L 2K2
โ
๐ก๐ผ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ (while supplies last)
Announcing new partnerships - ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐๐
๐ฉ๐๐๐, ๐ช๐ถ๐ฉ๐บ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐
, ๐ฐ๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐ & ๐บ๐๐๐-๐ถ๐-๐ญ๐๐๐
๐ ๐ Thank so for believing in us and our food security initiatives ๐๐๐งก
Community care is built step by step โ and weโre grateful to keep showing up together. ๐
#CommunityCare #FoodRescue #AmEnoughSociety #ThursdayDropIn #DignityInCare #foodbank #SupportRefugees #cobsbread #GVFB #SurreyCares #surreyfoodbank #mylocalfoodbank
๐จโค๏ธ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฟ๐ โ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐โ ๐ข๐๐๐จ
Theme: Community as a Superpower
Community is not just where we gather; it is how we regulate, remember, connect and heal.
This Black History Month, AmEnough Society invites you into a safe, culturally affirming space where creative expression, rhythm, and story come together to honour our migration journeys and their impact on mental wellbeing.
Through expressive art, guided reflection, and rhythm, we will explore:
โจ Stories of migration, identity, resilience, and belonging
โจ How our journeys shape emotional and mental wellbeing
โจ The protective power of community support
๐ฏ The aim of this event is to:
Use creative and expressive arts to open conversations about mental health
Provide a safe, non-judgemental space for sharing and reflection
Reduce stigma around mental health within diverse communities
Strengthen connection through art, rhythm, and shared presence
The space will be gently supported by an Expressive Art Therapist ensuring emotional safety throughout the we wrap up with a drumming circle. ๐ Why a Drum Circle? Across many cultures, drumming is a communal language โ it helps regulate the body, ground emotions, and reconnect us to one another. In this space, the drum circle is a shared experience of connection, reminding us that healing happens in community, not in isolation.
No artistic or musical experience is needed.
๐ Saturday, February 28th, 2026
โฐ 11:00am โ 2:00pm
๐ AmEnough Society Community Hub - 529 Queens Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 2K2
๐ Free registration required
๐ Register via Eventbrite โ link in bio
โจ Art materials provided
โจ Free โข All welcome
โจ Come as you are
Your story matters.
Your rhythm matters.
Your community is your superpower.... and our wellbeing is important.
#CommunityAsASuperpower #LetYourArtHeartOut #BlackHistoryMonth #MigrationStories #MentalHealthInCommunity #ArtForHealing #ExpressiveArts #AmEnoughSociety #NewWestminster #BelongingMatters#CommunityAsASuperpower #LetYourArtHeartOut #BlackHistoryMonth #DrumCircleHealing #ExpressiveArts #MigrationStories #MentalHealthInCommunity #canadianheritage #GOC #AmEnoughSociety #NewWestminster #BelongingMatters
๐ Am Enough Society ๐
Supporting the mental health and well-being of migrants, refugees, and newcomers
As we begin a new year, weโre reminding our community of who we are and what we do.
At Am Enough Society, we provide culturally inclusive mental health support, community connection, and access to essential resources for individuals and families navigating settlement and life transitions.
โจ What we do:
โข Mental health and emotional wellness support
โข Community integration and peer connection
โข Food security and access to essentials
โข Safe, inclusive spaces rooted in dignity and care
๐ We believe support goes beyond services it restores hope, belonging, and confidence. Everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and reminded that they are enough.
๐ค Community. Care. Dignity.
#AmEnoughSociety #MentalWellness #CommunityCare #NewcomerSupport #RefugeeSupport #MigrantWellbeing #DignityAndCare #YouAreEnough #NonProfitCanada #CommunitySupport
โจ ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐บ๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐โจ
As we step into this new year, we do so with gratitude, hope, and deep respect for community. In many of our cultures, we say โmay this year meet us wellโ with good health, shared strength, and open hands for one another.
Thanks to the trust of our funders and the growth of new partnerships and collaborations, we are entering this year with an expanded capacity to serve a wider community, deepen our impact, and strengthen our mental health and food security programmes.
Following community consultation and the active involvement of seniors in our programme and strategic planning, our Directors have intentionally agreed to place a stronger focus on our Seniors Programme this year. This includes dedicating support to food hamper deliveries and gentle mental health check-ins directly in seniorsโ homes, recognising the importance of dignity, connection, and wellbeing in later life.
This new year is about building more, reaching further, and caring deeper together. We remain committed to putting community first, always, and to ensuring support meets people where they are.
To everyone who has supported, donated, volunteered, partnered, and believed in this work ..thank you! The journey continues, and the work ahead is hopeful.
Wishing you and your loved ones a year of peace, wellness, provision, and shared joy. ๐
#HappyNewYear #AmEnoughSociety #CommunityFirst #SeniorsMatter #MentalHealthMatters #FoodWithDignity #TogetherWeRise #NewYearNewImpact #HealingTogether
##NewHorizonsForSeniors
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