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Cool Kits
Most Canadians aren’t used to worrying about dangerously hot temperatures, especially in the Pacific Northwest. Heat waves however are becoming increasingly common. The effects of…
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Summer Camp Highlights!
Our Summer Camp days are always filled with cooperative games, sports, arts & crafts, skill development activities, and LOTS of fun out-trips to different parts…
Summer Adventures with our Seniors!
As a part of our seniors out-trips program, we have taken our friends to John Lawson Park, Cates Park, Burnaby Village Museum, and Deep Cove! We aimed to provide…
Sensory Safe Pride and Parade Viewing 2022
Inclusivity, diversity, and dedicating space for marginalized communities are what Pride has always been about. While the annual Pride festivities in the West End are…
John Patrick Spence is carving a House Post this summer!
Na wa ch’etx̱wantas tkwétsi ḵ’aḵn lam̓s tl’a Gordon kwa John Spence.John Patrick Spence, a Squamish artist is carving a house post at Gordon House this…
Drag Story Hour at the Family Place!
A magical Drag Story Hour led by two special artists, Carrie Oki Doki and Count Caligula von Cupid, was filled with joy, music, lots of…
Getting Creative at the Family Place!
As a part of the Pride festivities, we hosted a Family Bonding Art Workshop, celebrating the colors and creativity of Pride through art. Parents and…
Taking A Seat At The Table To Talk Food
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…
GNH Spring Baking Class
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!…
Attic Thrift Store Closure
We are deeply sorry to share that GNH’s Attic Thrift Stores will be closed indefinitely. This decision is not made lightly. We recognize the Thrift…
Income Tax Clinics
We will be hosting free income tax clinics for the year 2021 only. Who can register? – Seniors and households that have only a modest…
Jollof Rice Cooking Workshop
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…
Saint Patricks Day – Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! Happy St. Patricks Day! Last year we shared information on the origins of this Irish holiday along with some suggestions for…
Food Access Community Survey
What do rising costs of living, a lack of affordable housing, and changes in transportation routes have in common? They all have an impact on…
Bullying Can Happen At Any Age
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…
Effective Drug Strategies
Earlier this year we conducted a community survey to find out what neighbours were interested in learning more about when it comes to issues regarding…
Homelessness, Stigma, and Solutions
Earlier this year we conducted a community survey to find out what neighbours were interested in learning more about when it comes to issues regarding…
Affordable Housing
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…
John Spence Mural at Gordon Neighbourhood House
John Spence was born in North Vancouver, and is a member of the Squamish Nation. He is from the Killer Whale clan, and is a grandson of…
Orange Shirt Day 2021
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…