West End’s Gordon Neighborhood House Celebrates 75 Years

Gordon Neighborhood House’s Annual Spring Forward Event is one of many celebrations to mark its diamond anniversary.

Coast Salish Territory, Gordon Neighborhood House- Gordon Neighborhood House’s annual Spring Forward party is an extra special occasion to its staff, volunteers, members and community as it marks the 75^th of this west end community hub.

Providing services, programs and initiatives to an astonishing 8,000 people each year, with the help of over 300 volunteers every year, the house runs dozens of weekly programs including English Conversion Classes, Childcare, and Community Lunches.

“The Annual Spring Forward event is such a special event and unlike anything else we do during the year,” says Executive Director Paul Taylor, “the neighbourhood house is completely transformed so that we can enjoy live entertainment, drinks, and tables full of silent auction items from our generous donors. However, I think I’m most excited about the food from Forage – the menu looks amazing!”

Paul encourages those to get their tickets quick after they sold out fast last year, “We’ve been working really hard to make the event extra special this year to mark such a special anniversary. It couldn’t be possible without the strong support of our community, sponsors and donors.”

Funds from the event support programs that aim to alleviate social isolation, promote access to food/food security and healthy eating while fostering connection in the West End. In addition, Gordon Neighbourhood House runs two thrift stores in the West End called the Attic Thrift Stores (1340 Davie Street and 1019 Broughton Street) which offer gently used goods to support their programs.

The Gordon Neighbourhood House strives to ensure that the West End of Vancouver is a vibrant and active community, where everyone is empowered to play an active role in civil society. Working within its community, sister organizations, local businesses and policy-makers, it aims to animate and support dynamic programs, services and initiatives that respond to the needs and dreams of the community.