In Photos: Reflecting on our first 2 years

It’s been an incredible journey these first 2 years at Roots Community Health Centre, growing one lesson at a time as a grassroots organization serving vulnerable newcomers (including refugees) in Surrey-North Delta. Here are a few snapshots from our executive team:

Educational sessions

Our staff and care providers shared educational healthcare sessions through collaboration with our wonderful community partners. One of our wonderful primary care providers Dr. Haneen Abu-Remaileh enjoyed presenting to newcomers on the topic of primary prevention and importance of screening. Reflecting, she commented: “We forget sometimes how fortunate we are to live in a country where primary prevention is promoted and feasible.”

Partner events

Members and friends of Roots demonstrated support for partners at community events.

Cultural Safety

The Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture provided training for our executive team members and staff.

Learning & celebrating together

After one of our regular executive team meetings, we enjoyed celebrating our first anniversary since opening the centre’s doors in July 2018.

2019 AGM

We were delighted to have had a successful first AGM in Sept 2019, celebrating our first year and the community partners who made it possible. Thank you to all who joined us!