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During National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 19–25), we celebrated the many ways volunteers made Gordon Neighbourhood House a place of connection, care, and belonging. With a volunteer team that far outnumbered staff, their impact was felt in every corner of…
May 3–9 marks Emergency Preparedness Week—and fittingly, Neighbourhood House Week too. It’s a national call to action to think about how we prepare for emergencies at the personal, family, and community level. This year’s BC theme, “In it Together,” reminds…
Have you ever had an idea to bring your neighbours together—maybe a small event, a workshop, or something creative—but weren’t sure how to get started? Through the Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program, you can apply for up to $500 to…
Caption: A group of food justice organizations and community members gather together to deepen conversations around Indigenous food sovereignty after hearing the Seeds of Sovereignty presentation. On January 29th, 30 people came together for a thoughtful and inspiring presentation on…
In honour of World Food Day, we’re taking a minute to talk about what food insecurity looks like in our community, innovative policy solutions that are tackling the problem, and ways the City of Vancouver is acknowledging the holiday. What…
Extreme heat is not just a natural disaster—it’s an equity issue. Some people are more affected than others due to factors like age, health, housing conditions, and access to cooling. Those without access to cool indoor spaces, who live alone, or who…
Have you ever had an idea to bring your neighbours together but weren’t sure how to fund it? That’s where Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) come in! These grants are designed to support community-led projects that foster connection, belonging, and creativity.…
Amid the kale, tomatoes, and flowers flourishing in Gordon Neighbourhood House’s community gardens this summer, something truly special took root. Volunteers cultivated tobacco leaves—a crop of deep cultural and spiritual significance, traditionally offered to honour Indigenous Knowledge Keepers—adding a meaningful…
Last month we hosted our fall volunteer appreciation event at Mediterranean Grill on Davie. The special gathering was our way of saying thank you to the amazing volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to support our community. From the…
Gordon Neighbourhood House is proud to host a vital series of harm reduction and Naloxone workshops aimed at enhancing community safety and well-being. Facilitated by Health Initiative for Men (checkhimout.ca), these workshops provide essential training on how to respond to…
The West End is an inner-city neighbourhood located on Vancouver’s downtown peninsula. The district is one of densest areas in Canada, and is home to over 45,000 people. The neighbourhood also has some of the highest concentrations of rental housing…
Living with chronic pain can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. That is why it is crucial to be able to access safe spaces where sharing your experience living with chronic pain can be heard and understood. In an effort…
Did you know that Gordon Neighbourhood coordinates over 55 urban gardening spaces in the West End neighbourhood of Vancouver, and every year hosts many nature-based activities and events? Community gardens are about more than just growing plants, they are special…
Our Family Place Art Workshops are a perfect opportunity to slow down, relax, get creative together with your family, and have some FUN! This August we hosted another family bonding art workshop with a talented artist Peisen Ding. Participants got…
One of the principles of the Gordon House Food Philosophy is to recognise that: “all members of our community should have a Right to Food based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, while also acknowledging that we as a…
Have you always wanted to bake, but weren’t sure where to begin? Join us for a free and interactive class to get your bake on! All supplies and ingredients will be provided. Our next classes take place on Wednesday, June…
In February we partnered with the Centre for Community Engaged Learning to do a Reading Week project with UBC students. The students involved in this project planned, organized, and hosted two virtual cook-a-long workshops for our community. As February is…
February 23rd is ‘Anti-Bullying Day’ in Canada. On this day many people wear a pink shirt to symbolize taking a stand against bullying and bullying behaviours. This movement originated in Nova Scotia when in 2007 a child was bullied for…
Most Vancouver residents are well aware of the ongoing housing Most Vancouver residents are well aware of the ongoing housing crisis and lack of affordable housing options, and many wonder why the municipal government hasn’t been able to successfully address…
This was a magical evening for everyone in attendance, with one child giving the ultimate high praise of ‘I am adding Jaylene to my adult friends list’. Resources for Relearning & Action Victoria Orange Shirt Day Orange Shirt Day Society National…
