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  by Joy Gyamfi. Young Ideas is a program run out of Gordon Neighbourhood House. We are a group of volunteers that plan events, workshops, and activities for adults aged 20-39 in the West End. Our aim is to reduce…

Scott Douglas Jacobsen March, 2017 A big welcome to a new member of the executive team, Jill Porter! She is a community development advisor at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Centre for Community Engaged Learning who also lives in…

Gordon Neighborhood House’s Annual Spring Forward Event is one of many celebrations to mark its diamond anniversary. Coast Salish Territory, Gordon Neighborhood House- Gordon Neighborhood House’s annual Spring Forward party is an extra special occasion to its staff, volunteers, members…

This is a Special to the GNH Blog written by Kevin Wiens, GNH Intern The National Geographic Magazine recently published a special issue called the Gender Revolution: The Shifting Landscape of Gender. This magazine highlights the different types of gender and terms that…

  1. One of a Kind Items While thrifting you can be a bad-ass treasure hunter like Indiana Jones, no degree in Archaeology or wacky side-kick needed. 2. Quality Many thrifted items are of superior quality and have stood the…

This is a Special to the GNH Blog written by Lisa Halliwell, GNH Blogger/ Community Journalist and local dietitian. Today I’m switching up my usual food conversation and focusing on a huge change that is occurring in the way we…

This is a Special to the GNH Blog written by Lisa Halliwell, GNH Blogger/ Community Journalist and local dietitian. The road to understanding how our food system works is long and hard. At the end of the Second World War,…

This is a Special to the GNH Blog written by Lisa Halliwell, GNH Blogger/ Community Journalist and local dietitian. Ideally, I would like this post to be a two-second read – don’t eat prepackaged foods! This way, you wouldn’t need…

by Scott Douglas Jacobsen. Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) is thrilled to welcome the new Chair of GNH Community Advisory Board, James Kim! As part of the annual election for positions on the board of GNH, James will fill the position.…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger) Tell us briefly about your background – family, education, and work. I was born in Ghana but have grown up and lived in Canada for the majority of my life. (16 years to be…

Gordon Neighbourhood House: What is a Neighbourhood House, and What Does It Do? Short intro to GNH Found tucked away in pockets of lively communities, neighbourhood houses are hidden gems enchanted with an ambience of hospitality and zest. Most might…

This is a special to the GNH Blog by Trish Garner. Originally posted at The Tyee Back-to-school week is always intense. But for my family this year, it was especially intense — and remarkably inspiring. Our preparations included eight hours of meetings…

This is a special to the GNH Blog by Rebecca Cuttler. Originally posted at Vancouver Observer. It is, perhaps, a cliche to say that food brings people together. A good meal, shared amongst friends or strangers, can provide an ideal starting place…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger) What’s your brief background – family, education, and work? How did you find out about Gordon Neighbourhood House? What was your original interest in us? My background and how I came to know GNH are closely…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger) Linda has been an integral part of the Gordon Neighbourhood House and West End community for over three decades. On behalf of our community, we want to express our deepest, heartfelt gratitude to someone not only…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger)   Tell us about your brief background – family, education, and work. I’m from Calgary, Alberta. My family’s small but close. Growing up, I always loved having little family card game nights, dinners, going for…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger) Tell us about your brief background – family, education, and work. I am originally from Poland. I moved to Canada when I was 8 years old with my parents and younger brother. We…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger) Tell us about your brief background – family, education, and work. I was born and raised in Ottawa, and lived there until I left to attend Western University in London, Ontario. I started…