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Ho-ho-ho Down event save the Date!

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and we’re excited to invite you and your family to our annual Ho-ho-ho Down Christmas Celebration! Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 5th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, and get…

Empowering Our Community for Better Health

Gordon Neighbourhood House is proud to host a vital series of harm reduction and Naloxone workshops aimed at enhancing community safety and well-being. Facilitated by Health Initiative for Men (checkhimout.ca), these workshops provide essential training on how to respond to…

West End Regional Community Food Hub

Gordon Neighbourhood House: Collaborating With Partners to Improve Food Access Gordon Neighbourhood House proudly serves as the Regional Community Food Hub on Vancouver’s Downtown Peninsula, playing a vital role in increasing access to nourishing and culturally appropriate food for all.…

Diwali Celebration

Join us for a special West End Diwali Celebration at Gordon Neighbourhood House! The event will kick off with a soothing kirtan (meditative chanting) led by Harreson and his group from Vancouver Community Kirtan, followed by a hearty vegetarian community…

West End Halloween Party

“ Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at Gordon Neighbourhood House, located in the centre of the West End! We’ll be trick-or-treating all night, hosting a fun pet costume contest (who’s got the cutest little monster?), and screening Halloween movies with…

Truth and Reconciliation on the Downtown Peninsula

Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation serve as powerful reminders of the history and impact of the Residential school system in Canada. These schools, which operated for over a century, inflicted deep wounds on Indigenous…

A Joyous Celebration of Pride

2024 Pride BBQ Attendees Pose with Performers Dandy and Phyllis Gordon Neighbourhood House has a rich history of participating in Pride advocacy and festivities. Some of our staff fondly recall creating a parade float for the very first Pride parade…

Leadership Changes at Gordon Neighbourhood House

Siobhan Powlowski (left) Siobhan Powlowski has recently left the Gordon Neighbourhood House team. Siobhan made significant contributions to this team and to our community, and her work has been greatly valued. Gordon’s amazing leadership team, (Linda, Jess, Jim, Yoshiko) will be temporarily leading the House, with…

Gardening with the Family Farmer’s Market Program July 2024

Gardening is more than just planting seeds and waiting for them to grow; it’s an enriching experience that can bring families closer together. With the right approach, gardening can become a cherished family tradition that fosters teamwork, patience, and a…

Volunteer With Us! Community Lunch Role

 Volunteer Role: Lunch Program Assistant  Program: Community Lunch Location: Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton St, Vancouver, BC Time Commitment: Mondays or Fridays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Reporting To:  Community Chef    About Us  Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) began in 1942 as a…

March 2024 Community Lunch Menu

Everyone is invited to lunch at Gordon Neighbourhood House! Our lunches are a great place where neighbours can enjoy a meal together, meet new people, and catch up with friends in a casual environment. Lunches are served on Mondays and…

Happy Nowruz!

Happy Nowruz to all who celebrate and observe the new year that comes with the arrival of spring! Nowruz feels different to many people this time around as we reflect on the last year of pain, outrage, and yearning with…