Tag Archives: compassion

Today is Pink Shirt Day

Posted on February 26, 2020 by

Today is Pink Shirt Day. Please join Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House in wearing pink t-shirts or your favorite pink anything and together let’s support kindness, compasssion, and anti-bullying. Continue reading →

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Digital Storytelling: “Let the Neighbours Come Together” by Suzy

Posted on January 23, 2020 by

Suzy applied for a Neighbourhood Small Grants and obtained a grant to put together a neighbourhood gathering. Inviting her neighbours in her area was a great way to help build connection with one another and get to know each other … Continue reading →

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Digital Storytelling: “Small Grants Brings Us Together” by Linda

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

Here is Linda’s story. She applied for a Neighbourhood Small Grants and obtained a bit of funding to put together a small gathering for her neighbours in the newly built condo. It was a great way to help build connection, … Continue reading →

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Digital Storytelling: “The Importance of Being Thankful” by Shirley

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

This is Shirley and her loving family. She spends a lot of quality time with them and she shares about her thoughts on the importance of being thankful. No matter who you are or where you’re at in life, there … Continue reading →

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Day of Pink

Posted on April 12, 2017 by

It’s International Day of Pink and many of us will be wearing a pink (or red) shirt to symbolize our support of and our belief that one day there will be an end to bullying and intolerance of all kinds. Are you in the pink? Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Things We Love About Spring

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

It won’t be long now. There’s change in the air and in the light of the sunshine as it begins to warm up. Soon winter will loosen its grip upon our beautiful city of Vancouver and the wonders of Spring … Continue reading →

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Support For Our Holiday Hamper Program

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

Dear Community Member, We are seeking community support for our Holiday Hamper program. For more than a decade, we have provided support and much needed cheer to at least 40 families in our community each holiday season. Since 2009, we … Continue reading →

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National Philanthropy Day: The Beauty of Giving Back

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

Today is National Philanthropy Day. It’s a day to celebrate generosity and kindness, so I think this is a perfect day to ponder the beauty of giving back, to your community, to causes that are important to you and to the world in general. Continue reading →

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5 Quotes of Compassion Inspired by Remembrance Day

Posted on November 11, 2016 by

Today is Remembrance Day. I’m wearing my poppy in honor of this day as I write this post. Whenever I think about the sacrifices of our veterans I am filled with so much gratitude. I thought that one of the legacies of this great sacrifice is compassion. So I wanted to share 5 quotes about compassion inspired by Remembrance Day. Continue reading →

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Peace Starts With Me: Heart-Mind Celebration

Posted on May 26, 2015 by

On the morning of Thursday, May 21st, we celebrated the Heart-Mind Initiative Project with a wonderful gathering and lunch. The event consisted an overview of the Heart-Mind Index, Frog Hollow’s process and involvement and the community’s engagement. The Heart-Mind Well-Being … Continue reading →

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