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by Darlene Here’s a little information about mindfulness meditation to make it more accessible. Meditation and that wandering monkey mind! Well, minds think, that’s what they do. Rather than emptying the mind of thought altogether, meditation provides us with an…
In celebration of Neighbourhood House Week 2020 we collaborated with community members to host a unique rooftop concert (dubbed #socialdistanSING) for West End apartment dwellers to cheer from their balconies and celebrate the strength of community during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
by Grace Worry serves a useful purpose—it warns us of danger and it motivates us to find solutions. Worrying, however, that goes on for longer periods of time without cease, can lead to anxiety and a host of health problems.…
by Nahid Serves 8 pieces of Bread Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup warm water 1 tsp salt 2 tsp dry yeast 1/4 cup vegetable oil Instructions Combine half the water (1/4 cup), yeast, salt and oil into a…
May in Canada is Asian Heritage Month. We are proud of the Asian heritage in our community and want to share some of the ways that we can all use this month to celebrate Asian culture and learn important history.…
For the past five years, Gordon Neighbourhood House has worked alongside the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) to run the West End Food Hub. Delivered each Friday, our Hub was one of the largest neighbourhood-based emergency food programs in Greater…
Did you know that before Gordon House moved into 1019 Broughton Street it was the original location of the West End public library? We have continued with this tradition by providing a free community lending library in our lobby. Although…
This blog post contains information on West End resources for seniors, homeless services, food access, public toilets, and community news & connections. Words highlighted in green are links that you can click on to access further information. Seniors The Better…
by Joey Cook Time: 1.5 hours Traditionally, making vegetable stock at home involves using whole onions, carrots, celery and herbs that you buy and sift into the compost bin once their flavor has infused into the broth. Here is a…
by Joey Here’s a delicious meal that is vegan, gluten-free, low-cost, easy and flexible. It’s a fan favourite in our Community Lunch program, and now you can make it at home! This dish is a source of protein, fiber, iron,…
