Atlantic Baptist Housing

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Celebrating Jolene Dyer and the Power of Belonging

Atlantic Baptist Housing is proud to celebrate Jolene Dyer, who was recognized at the Moncton Social Inclusion Summit 2026 for her commitment to community well-being, social inclusion, equity, and service to others.

Jolene’s recognition reflects something we deeply value at Atlantic Baptist Housing: creating communities where seniors are not only cared for, but are connected, included, valued, and given opportunities to meaningfully participate and contribute.

Through her work at Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home and her involvement with the Nursing Homes Without Walls (NHWW) program, Jolene has helped bring that commitment to life. Her passion for seniors, collaborative approach, and genuine desire to ensure people experience a sense of belonging have made a meaningful impact.

This recognition is also a wonderful example of what can happen through partnership. We acknowledge Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, whose research and leadership helped establish Nursing Homes Without Walls, along with Katherine and Amber, who work closely with Jolene in advancing the program and supporting seniors in our community.

Jolene, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to have you as part of the Atlantic Baptist Housing family and grateful for the compassion, energy, and commitment you bring to serving seniors and strengthening our communities.

Your work is a wonderful reflection of our commitment to Adding Life to Years.

Please join us in congratulating Jolene Dyer! 👏

09/29/2026

Tomorrow, we observe Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by many Indigenous children through the residential school system. It reminds us that every child deserves to be valued, protected and treated with dignity.

On September 30, we invite members of the Atlantic Baptist Housing community to wear orange in honour of Residential School Survivors and their families, and in remembrance of the children who never returned home.

Wearing orange is one visible act. Listening, learning and supporting reconciliation must be ongoing commitments.

09/29/2026

Truth is an essential part of reconciliation.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission gathered the experiences of those affected by the residential school system and issued 94 Calls to Action. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established in direct response to Call to Action 80.

As we approach September 30, we encourage our residents, families, employees, volunteers and community partners to learn more about the histories, cultures, voices and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples.

Learning can begin with listening, and it must continue beyond one day.

Explore learning resources: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

09/25/2026

As September 30 approaches, Atlantic Baptist Housing joins people across Canada in preparing to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

This is a time to listen, learn, and reflect on the history and continuing legacy of the residential school system.

Over the coming days, we encourage members of our ABH community to make space for learning and meaningful reflection.

Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

09/04/2026

Aging Well Community Expo – A Community Success

The Aging Well Community Expo was an incredible success for the NHWW Bathurst team. After recognizing a gap in our community for an event focused specifically on seniors, we decided to take the idea and run with it, bringing together local organizations, service providers, community partners, and seniors all under one roof. The turnout exceeded our expectations, and seeing so many seniors come through the doors, connect with organizations, ask questions, and leave with valuable information made all of the hard work worthwhile. From the planning and organizing to the day of the event, our team put a tremendous amount of time, energy, and heart into making the Expo a success. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from both seniors and exhibitors was incredibly rewarding, and we are so proud of what we were able to create for our community. What started as recognizing a need has turned into an event that has opened the door for future opportunities and shown just how much impact NHWW can have beyond our regular programming.

08/31/2026

We’re pleased to officially welcome Jennifer “Jen” Larsen as Chief People & Culture Officer at AB Housing!

Jen joined AB Housing on August 14 and officially assumed leadership of our People & Culture portfolio on August 31, 2026. She brings extensive experience in strategic HR leadership, employee engagement, organizational transformation, talent development, and building strong workplace cultures.

We also extend our sincere thanks to Sheryl McGaw Douse for her leadership, commitment, and significant contributions to AB Housing during her time as Chief People & Culture Officer.

Please join us in thanking Sheryl and welcoming Jen to the AB Housing executive leadership team as we continue Adding Life to Years.

08/20/2026

07/17/2026

Announcement!

Atlantic Baptist Housing is pleased to invite you to join us for the ABH Oasis Lunch at the 2026 Oasis Convention. This will be a valuable opportunity to connect with ABH leadership, hear more about ABH’s work, and engage in meaningful conversation during the convention.

Please use the registration link or QR code to reserve your seat as registration is required to help us plan accordingly.

We would appreciate your support in sharing this invitation and encouraging others planning to attend the convention to register early using the QR code, as seating is limited.

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gt4jkaJSlE-6Dc-unMXP7CZ6Hk9XFJFDh4JJnDpwWXFUN00wRUFIQ0pHVFI3T0NENFExUVQxUVFZUC4u

Date: Aug 6th, 2026

Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 74.

310 Main Street, Wolfville, NS, B4P 2G5

Thank you for helping us extend this invitation. We look forward to welcoming you.