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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…
We are deeply sorry to share that GNH’s Attic Thrift Stores will be closed indefinitely. This decision is not made lightly. We recognize the Thrift Store is a community hub that provides essential low-cost goods, books, and clothing to the…
We will be hosting free income tax clinics for the year 2021 only. Who can register? – Seniors and households that have only a modest income and a simple tax situation. How can you register? – You must arrange an…
In February we partnered with the Centre for Community Engaged Learning to do a Reading Week project with UBC students. The students involved in this project planned, organized, and hosted two virtual cook-a-long workshops for our community. As February is…
Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! Happy St. Patricks Day! Last year we shared information on the origins of this Irish holiday along with some suggestions for celebrating Irish culture with language, music, stories, hot whiskey and soda bread. You can check…
What do rising costs of living, a lack of affordable housing, and changes in transportation routes have in common? They all have an impact on food access, and we want to better understand how West End community members have been…
February 23rd is ‘Anti-Bullying Day’ in Canada. On this day many people wear a pink shirt to symbolize taking a stand against bullying and bullying behaviours. This movement originated in Nova Scotia when in 2007 a child was bullied for…
