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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…
Join us on Saturday, September 30th 11 am – 2 pm to honour children who attended Indian Residential and Day Schools. Together we will reflect on how to build a better society. Squamish Nation Artist John Spence will be working…
The West End is an inner-city neighbourhood located on Vancouver’s downtown peninsula. The district is one of densest areas in Canada, and is home to over 45,000 people. The neighbourhood also has some of the highest concentrations of rental housing…
To celebrate National AccessAbility Week (May 28th – June 2nd), Gordon Neighbourhood House is partnering with Disability Without Poverty to raise awareness about the growing levels of poverty experienced by West End neighbours living with disabilities, call for urgent action…
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…
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is one of the largest celebrations in India. Gordon Neighbourhood House hosted an annual Diwali celebration with friends and neighbours to mark the occasion. West End residents Geetanjali Joshi and Dan Viragh…
Gordon Neighbourhood House Members are invited to join our Annual General Meeting, to be held in an in-person/ Zoom hybrid format on Wednesday, October 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Limited in-person attendance is available to members. For more information,…
On Friday, September 30th we observed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Gordon Neighborhood House. The day was first and foremost about truth. We raise our hands to each of our speakers – Joanne, John, Clint, and Jeff…
Living with chronic pain can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. That is why it is crucial to be able to access safe spaces where sharing your experience living with chronic pain can be heard and understood. In an effort…
Did you know that Gordon Neighbourhood coordinates over 55 urban gardening spaces in the West End neighbourhood of Vancouver, and every year hosts many nature-based activities and events? Community gardens are about more than just growing plants, they are special…
Our Family Place Art Workshops are a perfect opportunity to slow down, relax, get creative together with your family, and have some FUN! This August we hosted another family bonding art workshop with a talented artist Peisen Ding. Participants got…
This summer, Gordon Neighbourhood House led two initiatives to aid food insecurity through the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP) and Grocery Gift Card Program. Over 1,000 West End Households applied and received either a gift card or coupon; they…
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 climate change doesn’t just mean we will experience warmer average temperatures, it also causes intense…
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 of Vancouver! Looking to get the most out of the hot summer days, and stay…
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 seniors at GNH with fun, relaxing outings that let them take advantage of the nice…
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 Summer. Come by Gordon House and join the House Post progress, get to know the…
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 young kids got to use natural materials, such as sticks, pine cones, flowers, and leaves…
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 based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, while also acknowledging that we as a…
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! All supplies and ingredients will be provided. Our next classes take place on Wednesday, June…
