Atangard Community Project

We’re having a Mad Hatter inspired SPRING PARTY. Tell your friends, and don’t be late for this very important date....

8pm-late; dressing up in Alice in Wonderland inspired fits & RSVP on Facebook (link in bio) both very much encouraged. BYOB

Dancing, stack cup, and general tomfoolery. :-)

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23rd !!! @ 6pm !!! $10 admission !!!
link in bio OR email [email protected]
!!!!!!! we can’t wait to see you !!!!!!!!

Hey! Wanna live here? Because we’re taking applications for new housemates. 😎 Follow the link in our bio to apply, or shoot us a DM for details. 📷

WE LIVE HERE! We’re back, and we’re opening our doors again - come to our open house and say hi! Link in our profile for more info + RSVP. 📷

Atangard is under renovation! This September, Atangard will be temporarily closed for a month while our home undergoes repair - this means stuff has gotta move, and we need your help!

September 2nd, come to our pack up party! There will be beer, pizza, and of course tunes. Come meet us at Atangard at noon. We’ll be packing and moving 12-8, and following it up with a classic Atangard Party. Come celebrate 14 years of community and counting with us!

Jam In Jubilee round 2 tonight. See all you music enthusiasts at the park tonight!

COME LIVE WITH US!!
If you or someone you know is feeling a deep desire to be apart of a community, we would love to have you!

You’re the perfect applicant if you:
-Are between the ages of 19-35
-Are working or studying
-Want to be a part of a safe, inclusive, intentional, and positive community (in whatever form you bring to the table)
-love to commune over meals, games nights, local adventures, art, and the general highs and lows life throws our way

If you’re interested in applying or want to know a bit more about us, visit our website (atangard.com). We look forward to meeting you!

P.S. if you want a taste of Atangard and want to meet a few of our awesome residents, visit us at Jam In Jubilee and Berry Fest!

Atangard Summers mean drinks with heavy ice and many plants
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Some say Atangard made Abbotsford cool. We agree with them. Come peruse (or even sell) curated goods at the first ever Atangard Garage Sale.

Email [email protected] if you wish to be a vendor

It is happening...again...

It's time to shake off your winter blues and harness the power of your emerging self. Spring is here and our energy is expanding up! Out! And into something NEW! Just look around you...WOW!

Dress up however you want, wear a flower crown, pretend like you're in a non-harmful, Scandinavian commune from a famous 2019 movie.

Dancing, games, improv? Who knows what to expect when life is simply TEEMING EVERYWHERE!

Invite ur non-harmful friends, wish your harmful friends to be free of suffering.

The extremely humble and benevolent directors of Atangard Community Project using their resources and retreating into the woods for a weekend of directorship bonding and hard work to keep this non-profit functioning better then ever

Atangard Board of Directors having a verrrrrry serious meeting at our local brewery.

November means it’s room crawlin time!

Happy Halloween from our haunted house to yours. Stay spooky.

Getting freaky this Friday.

Wear a costume, hang out, play Atangard-subsidized-stack-cup and dance with your friends for fun.

Invite ur non-harmful friends. Wish ur harmful friends to be free of suffering.

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Major thanks to all those who joined us in welcoming these artists into our humble abode!We’re so glad we could host these incredible artists and that you all gathered into our dining room and stairwell. House Shows are back baby!

Major thanks to all those who joined us in welcoming these artists into our humble abode!We’re so glad we could host these incredible artists and that you all gathered into our dining room and stairwell. House Shows are back baby!

Thankful for this community!

Updated poster for our show on October 15th! Come hang out and support these singer songwriters at your local community project! Entrance fee is a small donation to the artists :)

October 15th House Show! Come enjoy some singer-songwriters at your local non-profit community project. Maybe dancing to follow.

We are delighted to announce that our lovely friend will be running another pole dancing skill share on August 10th at 7 pm!

Laura is an incredible performer and instructor who makes classes fun and relaxed for all levels of student, including absolute beginners.

Ideal attire would be things make you feel comfortable and are fun and easy to move in.
Bare skin allows for more grip points on the pole, so bottoms that end anywhere above the knee are best. If you wear a top then the smaller the better, but regular short-sleeves or tank tops work just fine too.
Heels, sequins and glitter highly encouraged!

Please let us know if you are interested in attending, or if you have any questions!

We are excited to announce will be running a Skill Share about bleach dying clothes on August 3rd at 6 pm!

Bleach dying means applying bleach to cloth with a paintbrush or using a stencil and a misting spray bottle to create a design. Swipe right to see some examples of things Maia has bleach dyed with a paintbrush. There's also a lot of amazing ideas online!

Please bring your own fabric or clothing to bleach and make sure they are:
1. Cotton
2. Just one colour without a pattern
3. Not a super light colour (otherwise the bleach might not show up well)

T-shirts work great! It's also fun to cut up sheets to make patches that can be sewn onto bags and coats.

Please let us know if you are interested in attending the workshop, or if you have any questions!

We’re all set up at Berry Fest! Come hang with us!

Summertime is picnic time!

We’re back at the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market this morning! Come hang with us!

Come dance with us this Friday!

Costumes encouraged.

Always been curious to learn about the art of Pole Dancing but too afraid to try? Now’s your chance to ask all your questions and get a feel for this beautiful and fun practice in a judgement free zone. Come prepared to play and explore in a safe environment and free your inner dancer🕺🏻. Feel free to wear WHATEVER makes you feel most comfortable (costumes most welcome) with the note that bare skin is your tool to grip the pole and will allow you to do more tricks. (If you’re unsure, you can always dress in layers you can peel off or put on as needed).
Please rsvp to join and send any questions you may have to . See you Nov. 6th!

Just a few more highlights from our 12 year Anniversary party that we had last month! 🥳

We are Hiring!

The Atangard Community Project (ACP) is a non-profit organization and community housing provider located in the heart of downtown Abbotsford. The ACP is a grassroots initiative that was created by a collaborative effort of friends, family and community working together to create an alternative living option that places an emphasis on relationships and community. The Atangard was created to be a place that would allow people to put time and energy into pursuing their passions, and to be a place that would inspire creativity and passion. Today, the Atangard is home to a group of young professionals and students that have been living together in an intentional community on the second level of the Fraser Valley Inn since September 2009. There are 19 rooms with private bathrooms, some with available double occupancy. Residents share a common kitchen area, dining room, lounge, and laundry facilities. The non-profit is managed by a volunteer board of directors who are also residents of the project and are seeking an Executive Director (residency not required) to help manage operations and plan for the future.

Overview of Role

The ED will be responsible primarily for overseeing the growth and development of the Atangard Community Project in seeking out a new home in Abbotsford. Their primary focus will be working with developers, the City of Abbotsford and other partners to relocate the Atangard Community Project to a new home. The ED’s responsibilities will pertain to the long term health of the organization, and will include the visioning, planning and ex*****on of long term development goals and strategies to ensure the continued success of the Project. The ED will build and maintain existing relationships with community partners and seek out opportunities for the Atangard to be involved in creative local grassroots development work.

In addition to project management duties, the ED will be responsible for tasks related to the administration of the ACP Society. In conjunction with the bookkeeper and the board of directors, the ED will ensure that the financial records of the organization are accurate and kept up to date. The ED will be responsible for the completion of other office and administrative tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors.

In a typical week, the ED will spend approximately 10 hours working towards the long term goals of the organization, and approximately 5 hours on administrative work. The ED will work closely with the Board of Directors and will meet regularly with the President, Vice President and Treasurer.

The ideal candidate is creative, passionate about community development and alternative living, professional, self-motivated and organized. We are looking for someone who foresees themselves being part of the development of this Project on a long term basis.

Qualifications
Proven leadership ability and creative problem solving skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Knowledge of and passion for the community of Abbotsford
A strong interest in community development and a desire to work in nonprofit/project management
Professionalism in written and verbal communication.
Proficiency in using computers, Microsoft office, and Adobe suites.
Demonstrated experience in administration, basic bookkeeping (Sage Accounting software), and budgeting an asset.
Demonstrated experience in advocacy work, non-profit management and community engagement work
Willingness to work flexible hours to include some evenings
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Please submit a cover letter and resume to hiring @ atangard . com. No phone calls or visits, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.