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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 End has long been known for its resilience and character, this has helped bring a…

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 the pandemic. When COVID-19 first emerged, it quickly became apparent that food security would become…

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 flatten the projected curve of people who might contract the coronavirus. Province-wide health regulations now…

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 years we have been able to provide free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income…

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 with seniors, providing opportunities to participate in programs, social events, health and wellness programs, and…

We have heard from several members that they would like to be able to download and print our monthly Seniors’ brochure at home. In the future we will post the upcoming brochure with a complete list of programs. Stay tuned…

Deanna Flinn is a multidisciplinary artist who has called Vancouver home for 15 years, and currently lives in the West End. Several years ago she began experimenting with ‘continuous line’ drawings, which is when a pen or pencil stays in uninterrupted contact…

We are proud to announce that Gordon Neighbourhood House in collaboration with The West End Seniors Network has now prepared and delivered 5,000 nutritious meals during COVID-19! This milestone has been made possible with financial support from the United Way’s…

Faced with restrictions on in-person gatherings, West End neighbours celebrated Hanukkah in a new way this year, by connecting online to share songs, stories, and blessings. Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is an annual eight-day holiday known as the Festival of Lights.…

Every year Gordon Neighbourhood House convenes members for our Annual General Meeting to discuss our outcomes from the previous fiscal year, and provide updates on our plans for the next 12 months. The Annual General Meeting is also when we…

1980 was a remarkable year in which many milestones occurred that continue to have a profound impact on our daily lives. The release of the Pac-Man arcade game revolutionized video gaming; the Sony Walkman debuted in North America and transformed…

On November 14th, Gordon Neighbourhood House celebrated Diwali with West End neighbours. Diwali takes place over five days and is known as the festival of lights. It is the biggest holiday of the year in India, and many homes and…

Syexwaliya of Squamish Nation performing a blanketing ceremony, and honouring James Kim for six years of service on the Community Advisory Board. Gordon Neighbourhood House has served as a community hub in Vancouver’s West End since 1942, and has a lengthy history…

Bees and Sunflowers in Front of Gordon Neighbourhood House, July 2020. To our friends, volunteers, members, neighbours, and partners: It’s been a while since we last connected, and it’s good to take this opportunity to bring you up to speed…

Its National Volunteer Week! We are lucky to have a volunteer team that is made up of so many intelligent, funny, and interesting people. This year we are not able to all be together to celebrate, but some of our…