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Mental Health Week 2021
Mental Health Week (May 3-9th, 2021) The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is marking its 69th annual Mental Health Week between May 3rd to May…
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Cooking With UBC Students
During March we teamed up with ‘UBC Reading Week‘ which is an opportunity for students to learn from and share their skills with community organizations.…
How would you improve our community with $500?
Do you have a small project idea that could make a positive impact in our community? Online applications are now open for Responsive Neighbourhood Small…
Planter Box Encourages Neighbours to Rethink Edible Native Plants
Over the winter months you may have noticed a new planter box with perennial plants and signage in front of Gordon Neighbourhood House. The project…
Reiki Fosters Virtual Community During Pandemic
Shehbaz Ahmad lives in the West End, and as trained Reiki Master wanted to share his skills and passion with the community. Last year Ahmad…
We’re Hiring! Community Program Worker (Cooking)
Do you enjoy cooking? Are you eager to make an impact in your community? Are you looking to join a team of fun, dedicated, and…
Nowruz Community Celebration
Nowruz mobārak! Nowruz is celebrated as the new year by many nations and cultures in Central Asia and the Middle East and worldwide by the…
Saint Patrick’s Day
Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday celebrated on the 17th of March each year. In Ireland…
Gordon Groaners—Jokes so Bad They’re Good
COVID-19 is no laughing matter. We get that. While the coronavirus is certainly worrisome for everyone, some groups have suffered more than others. The West…
MAZON Canada Supports COVID-19 Emergency Food Relief Program
Thanks to generous funding from MAZON Canada (The Jewish response to hunger), Gordon Neighbourhood House has been able to provide much-needed emergency food relief during…
Black History in the West End – The Joe Fortes Story
In honour of Black History Month, we wanted to share the story of Joe Fortes, a well-loved Black Canadian who was an integral part of…
Purim – Jewish Celebration
“Chag Purim Sameach!” (Happy Purim!) Purim aka “Feast of Lots” is the Jewish celebration commemorating how the Jewish people were saved from persecution in the…
Food Hamper Program
The gap of food security and accessibility for the community has always existed, but is more apparent than ever now due to COVID-19. We started…
Black History Month – Poster Art Campaign
In 2019 Vancouver city council voted to name eight West End laneways after local historical figures. One of the people who had a laneway named…
One Million Masks for our Community
In the ongoing fight against COVID-19, masks and face coverings continue to be a vital tool to limit the spread of the infectious disease, and…
Income Tax Clinic
Do you Have Questions About Your 2020 Tax Return? Tax season is quickly approaching, and Gordon Neighbourhood House is here to help! For over 20…
Nourish in the Kitchen with Stephanie!
As we pivoted our seniors programming to online, we welcomed a few new programs, including a cooking class with our TAPS program assistant, Stephanie. Our…
Black History Month in Canada
The month of February marks Black History Month here in Canada. Black History Month seeks to appreciate the significant impact Black Canadians have had on…
February Seniors’ Programs
Gordon Neighbourhood House offers a wide variety of accessible programs and activities to help seniors get involved, remain connected, and stay active. Our friendly staff work…
Lunar New Year 2021
Sun Nin Fai Lok! Xin Nian Kuai Le! Happy Lunar New Year! Many cultures celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival. It…