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The Upper Hammonds Plains Community Development Association (UHPCDA) is thrilled you have taken time to visit us online.
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The Upper Hammonds Plains Community Development Association operates the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Centre for all residents, businesses and organizations in the greater Upper Hammonds Plains, NS area to enjoy – with the primary focus to provide programs and services for the benefit of the African Nova Scotian residents of Upper Hammonds Plains as we work together and stand on the shoulders of our ancestors to preserve, strengthen and build the African Nova Scotian community of Upper Hammonds Plains.
Revenues from facility and sign rentals help to support the building fund, annual operating costs of the facility, community activities and events for youth and seniors.
The UHPCDA was incorporated with the province – September 28, 1970 and has been proudly serving its community ever since. Key community involvement has included the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust, Upper Hammonds Plains Community Cemetery, Upper Hammonds Plains Volunteer Fire Department, Upper Hammonds Plains Melvin Land Tract Protection Society, and partnering with Emmanuel Baptist Church.
July 21 at 11:24 AM ·
🚴🏾🚲 POP-UP BIKE HUB! 
Bring your bike down for a tune up this week and hit the trails safely and smoothly this summer! Come join us in partnership with the Ecology Action Center— for a FREE drop-in program to get you out there riding this summer!
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Thursday & Friday (July 23rd & 24th)
2:00–6:00 PM
711 Pockwock Rd Community Center Parking Lot Just drop in with your bike!
Learn New Skills Improve Your Bike Rides Seasonal Bike MaintenanceNo registration needed — just stop in to see us
Prize: Two Night Stay at Oak Island Conference Center; $500 Food and Beverage Credit
And $2000 CASH
A CHANCE TO WIN ALL THIS FOR ONLY $5.00
Please contact Gina Jones-Wilson if you would like to purchase a ticket.
Feel free to join we have still have space! We are here now! 6:30-8pm
YOUTH BINGO NEXT WEEK! Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter, and awesome prizes at our Youth Bingo Night!
Friday, July 24, 2026
6:30 PM Elizabeth Mantley Youth Centre
Ages 5–18Bring your friends and join us for a chance to win great prizes while enjoying a fun-filled night of bingo!
Spots are limited! Register now at uhpsignup@gmail.comWe can’t wait to see you there!
FAMILY GAME NIGHT A family event! Join Us For Family Game Night! A Night Of Board Games, Team Games, Card Games, and A Pizza Party! For children, parents, guardians, and caregivers of children ages 0-18
Friday, July 31st 6:00 PM 711 Pockwock RdMeet Other FamiliesFun Friendly CompetitionGame Play DevelopmentTeamwork And Cooperation
Elizabeth Mantley Youth Rec Center.948 Pockwock Rd, Upper Hammonds Plains
: July 30th 2026
: 6:30pm: uhpfamilyresource@gmail.comTo register. Spots are limited
Come hungry for ideas. Leave ready to save*Parent’s, guardians and caretakers only!.
Little Connections Baby Play Group Looking for a fun, welcoming place for you and your baby to connect with others?
A safe, welcoming space for babies and caregivers
Meet other local families
Play, learn, and grow together
Public Health Nurses will be on-site every last Thursday of the month to provide support, answer questions, and share valuable resources for parents and caregivers. Every Thursday
10:30 AM – 11:30 AMWe can’t wait to welcome you and your little one!
Bring a friend and come make some new connections.
You’re Invited! Join us for a FREE Pancake Breakfast for families! Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, connect with other families, and start your day with great food and great company.
Parents, guardians, and caretakers of children ages 0–18 are welcome.
Bringing families together, one pancake at a time! We look forward to seeing you there!
A community takes housing into its own hands in Upper Hammonds Plains | PNI Atlantic News
Mommy & Me Drop-In @10am This Thursday A cozy space for moms & little ones to connect, snack, and play
No appointments, just come by and enjoy
If you’re interested, please complete the Google Form below:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdsf…/viewform
Kindly note: this is not a volunteer sign-up sheet for the event day. This form is for individuals interested in helping plan Can Jam, including logistics, promotion, and general event support.
Meetings will be held monthly, both in person and online.
Gratitude and Growth: UHPCDA Receives $30,000 to Elevate Community Leadership and Impact 🎉
“This is more than building homes, it is about reclamation, agency, honoring our history, and ensuring that families in our community have access to housing for generations to come”, said Curtis Whiley, our Founder and President.
We are deeply grateful to our incredible partners who helped make this moment possible:
HarbourTown Group
CHF Canada
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d’hypothèques et de logement(SCHL)
Stewart McKelvey
Community Housing Management Network
Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts
This is just the beginning. The future of community-led housing is here, rooted in the vision and resilience of Upper Hammonds Plains!
We are proud to share that we have secured funding through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Co-op Housing Development Program. The Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust (UHPCLT) will receive $61.2 million to build 136 new co-op homes—and we have officially incubated a new housing co-operative, the Upper Hammonds Plains Housing Co-op (UHPHC).
This means 136 new townhome units are coming to our historic African Nova Scotian community—marking the largest Black-led housing development of its kind in Nova Scotia.
This milestone reflects years of community visioning, organizing, and perseverance. Together, we are reclaiming land, building housing, and creating a legacy of community-led development grounded in dignity, affordability, and self-determination.
We are deeply grateful to our community and to all our supporters.
Transformation is possible! We are proving the power of the Community Land Trust model to break the barriers of disenfranchisement and open the door to incredible possibilities.
This is only the beginning. Let’s keep building—for us, by us.
We want to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of Curtis Whiley and the entire board of the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust (UHPCLT). Your efforts are truly transformational — helping to reverse the impacts of gentrification and reclaim what is rightfully ours.
This is more than a victory; it’s a legacy in motion. There’s still more work to do, but with the continued support of the community, we believe even greater progress is ahead.
To the youth of Upper Hammonds Plains: we see you, we believe in you, and we are beyond proud of what you’re accomplishing. You are the next generation of leaders — our ancestors are smiling.
Pride doesn’t even begin to describe what we feel. Keep rising, keep leading, and never forget — you are the legacy and the future of Upper Hammonds Plains. The best is yet to come. 👊🏾❤️
Gina Jones Wilson Has Been Volunteering In Her Community For Over 40 Years And Is Currently Working Hard Getting The New Community Centre Up And Running.
K8 Kares – Upper Hammonds Plains Community Development Association – February 1, 2024 • 52 secs
